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Ars Technica • Eric Berger

Space company bets on water as an abundant spacecraft propellant

A space company is building its future around water as spacecraft propellant, arguing that it is broadly available. The approach puts a familiar substance at the center of its propulsion strategy, though the article summary provides no details on the company, its system or planned missions.

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2026-11-03T09:05:05.989790-08:00

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Flying Magazine • Jack Daleo

NASA Plans New X-Plane, But It’s ‘Not the One You’re Thinking of’

By Flying Magazine: Administrator Jared Isaacman shared NASA’s plans to unveil a new X-plane during a recent podcast appearance.

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2026-11-03T08:50:39.094930-08:00

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SpaceNews.com

Simera Sense and Spacemanic to Collaborate on a New Complete Dual-Use Mission Solution

By SpaceNews.com: Czech company Spacemanic and Belgian optical leader Simera Sense are teaming up to deliver a new dual-use satellite solution that can compete with bigger and heavier satellites.

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2026-11-03T09:25:40.961164-08:00

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ch-aviation • Luciano Braganca

Canada's Chorus Aviation closes SkyCare Air Ambulance deal

By ch-aviation: Chorus Aviation has completed the previously announced acquisition of fixed-wing air ambulance operator SkyCare Air Ambulance.

Also: Aviation Business News and mrobusinesstoday.com

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2026-11-03T08:56:01.661515-08:00

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Leeham News • Analysis Staff, Leeham News

Open Comments Thread: Week of November 2, 2026

By Leeham News: Most publicly traded commercial aerospace companies have reported earnings for the third quarter of 2026. Generally, the picture has been optimistic, though significant doubt remains about whether the supply chain can support the ramp-up of airframe production rates outlined by Airbus and Boeing.

Also: Boeing and ala.aero

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2026-11-03T10:05:22.471090-08:00

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SpaceNews.com • Jeff Foust

Voyager satisfied with Astrobotic acquisition ahead of Griffin-1 launch

By SpaceNews.com: Voyager Technologies says it is pleased with its acquisition of lunar lander developer Astrobotic as it prepares for the launch of its next mission.

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2026-11-03T09:25:40.574058-08:00

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FlightGlobal • Lizzie Rix

American Airlines is first major US carrier to resume Haiti service

By FlightGlobal: The route marks the airline's 100th destination in Latin America and the Caribbean, placing Miami firmly as an international hub for American.

Also: AeroTime and ala.aero

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2026-11-03T10:05:23.274913-08:00

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