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Astronomy Community Gathers to Discuss Exoplanets and Next-Generation Telescopes

The American Astronomical Society meeting is taking place from January 4-8, 2026, in Phoenix, Arizona, where astronomers will discuss the latest research on exoplanets, galaxy evolution, and next-generation space telescopes. The conference will feature discussions on the upcoming Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope and its potential to study dark energy, exoplanets, and infrared astrophysics.

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NASA
ScienceResearch

Rising Risk of Space Debris Collisions with Aircraft Sparks Concern

Experts warn that the increasing amount of space debris in Earth's orbit poses a growing threat to commercial air traffic, with a 26% chance of debris falling through busy airspace during uncontrolled re-entry in the coming year. The odds of a commercial flight hitting space debris could reach 1 in 1,000 by 2030, highlighting the need for improved debris tracking and mitigation strategies.

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European Space Agency
News

SpaceX Successfully Launches Cosmo-SkyMed Second Generation FM-3 Satellite for Italy

On January 2, 2026, SpaceX launched the Cosmo-SkyMed Second Generation Flight Model 3 satellite aboard a Falcon 9 rocket from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California, marking the third launch of four planned satellites in the series. The satellite will operate in a Sun-synchronous orbit, utilizing synthetic aperture radar to capture high-resolution images.

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NASASpaceXESA
LaunchesOrbital Operations

SpaceX Initiates 2026 Launch Campaign with Successful Deployment of Italian Earth-Observing Satellite

On January 2, 2026, SpaceX successfully launched a Falcon 9 rocket from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California, carrying the COSMO-SkyMed Second Generation satellite into low Earth orbit. This mission marks the first launch of 2026 for both SpaceX and the global launch community, demonstrating the company"s continued capabilities in supporting critical Earth-observation endeavors.

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SpaceXItalian Space AgencyItalian Ministry of Defence
LaunchesOrbital Operations