Blue Origin has unveiled a new satellite communications network called TeraWave. Rocket Lab held its first launch of 2026 with “The Cosmos Will See You Now” mission for Open Cosmos. Lunar Outpost has announced a new In‑Orbit Demonstration to support the launch, integration, and on‑orbit operations of Thermal Architecture Components (TACOS), and more.

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T-Minus Guest

Our guest today is Dr. Melissa Patton from Patton Consulting Group.

You can meet Melissa at SpaceCom in Orlando January 27-30.

Selected Reading

Blue Origin Introduces TeraWave, a 6 Tbps Space-Based Network for Global Connectivity

New Glenn-3 to Launch AST SpaceMobile’s BlueBird Satellite- Blue Origin

AST SpaceMobile Announces Timing of BlueBird 7 Orbital Launch, Advancing Direct-to-Device Cellular Broadband Connectivity

New Shepard Mission NS-38 Updates - Blue Origin

Rocket Lab Delivers Mission Success on First Launch of 2026 for New Customer: Open Cosmos- Markets Insider

Rocket Lab Neutron Test Update

New In‑Orbit Demonstration Mission Awarded: TACOS (Thermal Architecture COmponentS)

Thales Alenia Space selected by CNES and DGA for payload and user ground segment for France’s DESIR radar imaging space mission

Orbex’s Subsidiary in Denmark to File for Bankruptcy - European Spaceflight

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