Vandenberg Space Force Base (SFB) in California has released a new strategic plan outlining priorities for 2026 and beyond. A winter storm is the latest delay to finalizing budget decisions in the US. Palladyne AI’s subsidiary, GuideTech, has secured a contract with Portal Space Systems to support the development of next-generation, maneuverable spacecraft platforms, and more.
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Selected Reading
Vandenberg Announces New Strategic Plan
What’s Happening in Space Policy January 25-31, 2026 – SpacePolicyOnline.com
Palladyne AI Secures Next-Generation Spacecraft Contract, Unlocking New High-Growth Opportunity
Stratolaunch Raises Significant Capital to Further Accelerate Hypersonic Capability at Scale
MACH-TB 2.0 Program Award to Explore Reusable & Recoverable Hypersonics Testing - NSTXL
ESA - Flight ticket initiative: more tickets booked, flying with RFA One
Breaking News: Orbex Denmark Fails, Scottish Operation Has a Buyer? - Orbital Today
NASA is about to send people to the moon — in a spacecraft not everyone thinks is safe to fly- CNN
Sidus Space and Maris‑Tech Achieve Integration Milestone for LizzieSat‑4 Mission
Artemis II Crew Enters Quarantine Ahead of Journey Around Moon - NASA
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