Space News for Tuesday, January 20, 2026

The Gist: Space News · Jan 20, 2026 · 3m

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!(00:10) Podcast Introduction(00:25) Leonardo Expands U.S. Footprint with Acquisition of Enterprise Electronics Corporation – SatNews(00:59) Google Addresses Orbital Debris Risks for Project Suncatcher AI Constellation – SatNews(01:30) ICEYE Expands Space-Based Intelligence Cooperation with Ukraine’s Ministry of Defence – SatNews(02:05) Kyivstar Hits 3.0 Million User Milestone for Starlink Direct to Cell Services – SatNews(02:43) Space Science in 2026: New lunar explorers, Mars missions, and space telescopes