SpaceX has acquired xAI,  an artificial intelligence firm founded by Elon Musk three years ago, in a  deal that combines the two privately held firms into a company with a US $1.25 trillion reported valuation. The combined company is planning am Initial Public Offering (IPO) this year.

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Massimo Vimini Appointed SVP to Lead a New Era of Digital Innovation and Revenue Growth

Eutelsat Network Solutions announced the appointment of retired U.S. Air Force Gen. Jim Slife to its Board of Directors and the election of Jill Singer as Chair of the Board. Eutelsat Network Solutions is a wholly owned, independent U.S. proxy company and subsidiary of satellite operator Eutelsat.

Eutelsat Network Solutions is the tradename of OneWeb Technologies Inc.

The 12th edition of Novaspace’s Space Economy Report notes the global space economy is now on a significant growth trajectory, positioned to expand from $626.4 billion in 2025 to $1.01 trillion by 2034, a significant 12% CAGR. While growth continues to be supported by innovation, new business models, assertive government policies and expanding demand for satellite-enabled services, 2025 stands out as a structural inflection point, marking a transition from rapid expansion toward a more mature and structured space market. 

by Jason Bates

New York City, January 15, 2026 -- Traditionally, the mission profile and business model for satellites was determined by the operators and customers before the manufacturing process began. This approach was successful for decades, but the transformation of the communications sector requires the satellite world to evolve as well. Going forward, the flexibility of software-defined satellites (SDS) promises to transform how satellite operators design, deploy and manage space segment. 

Toulouse, France, January 27, 2026--French antenna manufacturer Anywaves and Luxembourg-based electronics specialist EmTroniX announced their strategic merger, creating a unified industrial group focused on space RF and payload subsystems for telecommunications, Earth observation, and space exploration markets.

Bensheim, Germany, January 26, 2026 –Together with Hochschule Darmstadt (Darmstadt University of Applied Sciences), Department of Electrical Engineering and Information Technology (EIT), RF-Design has received funding from Land Hessen (the State of Hesse) as part of the LOEWE-Förderlinie 3.