SpaceTech Weekly Recap – January 5–11, 2026
Major funding, new missions and setbacks: what mattered last week in space innovation.
Welcome to the newest version of SpaceTech Weekly, where we bring you a curated look each week at the biggest moves in SpaceTech – from funding and M&A to market trends, contracts and a quick stock snapshot. Subscribe to stay updated with the latest developments in SpaceTech. This recap is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice.
“Funding momentum continues with Array Labs and TakeMe2Space, while L3Harris’ divestment signals portfolio reshaping in space propulsion. On the operational side, SpaceX kicked off 2026 with three launches, and NASA advanced both life-detection R&D and LEO defense tracking efforts.” - Commentary by Matej Pretković
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Here is a quick overview of news that happened this week:
M&A & Funding
Array Labs raises $20M to expand radar manufacturing and prepare for launch
L3Harris sells majority stake in space propulsion and power business to AE Industrial Partners
TakeMe2Space raises $5 million from Chiratae Ventures
Launch
SpaceX launched its first three missions of 2026, including COSMO-SkyMed Second Generation and Starlink.
NASA and SpaceX announce return date for Crew-11 mission
Contracts
NASA picks tech proposals for search-for-life mission
Four vendors will build a new LEO missile-tracking constellation
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