January 2026

1. 18 Sun
   Artemis II SLS Rolls Out to Launchpad for First Time

   The Artemis II SLS/Orion stack rolled to Launch Complex 39B at Kennedy Space Center on January 18 — the first human-rated deep space vehicle at that pad since the Space Shuttle era. The rollout marked a significant program milestone ahead of planned launch windows in February 2026.

   Artemis II SLS Rolls Out to Launch Complex 39B
2. 13 Tue
   ISRO Successfully Launches PSLV-C62 with EOS-N1 and 18 Co-passengers

   ISRO’s first launch of 2026 deployed the EOS-N1 satellite and multiple co-passengers, showcasing continued PSLV reliability for Earth observation and rideshare missions.

   ISRO PSLV-C62 / EOS-N1 Mission Launch
3. 12 Mon
   Space Forge Just Lit the First Factory in Space, And It Makes Semiconductors

   Analysis frames Space Forge as operating at the intersection of space manufacturing and the semiconductor supply chain. The plasma test proves the manufacturing environment is achievable on an autonomous, free-flying commercial satellite. Long-term vision: orbital foundry manufacturing seed crystals returned to Earth for terrestrial scaling — a hybrid model that complements rather than replaces existing fabs. Materials advantages: no convection, near-zero nitrogen contamination, stable thermal conditions.

   Space Forge ForgeStar-1 Generates First Commercial Orbital Plasma — World-First Semiconductor Manufacturing Milestone

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