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Bloomberg • David Fickling

Commentary challenges Musk’s view of India’s space-sector power brokers

Bloomberg reports: Elon Musk may have many strengths. Self-awareness is not one of them.

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2026-10-21T22:05:02.127160-07:00

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Space.com • Hanneke Weitering, Tariq Malik

On this day in space! Oct. 21, 2008: India launches its 1st mission to the moon with Chandrayaan-1

By Space.com: On Oct. 21, 2008, the Indian Space Research Organization launched its first mission to the moon. Here's why it mattered.

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2026-10-21T15:05:26.766473-07:00

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SpaceNews.com • Sandra Erwin

U.S. Air Force explores military resupply from space in latest SpaceX Starfall flight

By SpaceNews.com: WASHINGTON — The U.S. Air Force is testing whether military supplies can withstand the rigors of spaceflight aboard SpaceX’s new Starfall reentry capsule, part of a Pentagon effort to explore using commercial space vehicles to deliver critical equipment to forces around the world.

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2026-10-21T17:49:09.897661-07:00

aviation Europe Airports Airport Infrastructure & Air Traffic Management

ch-aviation • Armin Kific

Chios, Greece to close until late 1Q27 for runway upgrade

By ch-aviation: The Greek island of Chios will have its to March 15, 2027, as the Hellenic Civil Aviation Authority (HCAA) moves forward with runway and infrastructure upgrades in advance of the 2027 summer season.

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2026-10-21T21:55:52.211432-07:00

aviation Airline Industry & Market Trends Airlines Southwest Airlines

Reuters • Nandan Mandayam, Rajesh Kumar Singh

Southwest Airlines cuts profit forecast as fuel costs overshadow turnaround gains

By Reuters: Southwest Airlines sharply cut its annual profit forecast on ‌Wednesday, as surging fuel costs overshadowed gains from higher airfares and a business overhaul.

Also: FlightGlobal

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2026-10-21T14:04:32.821151-07:00

aviation PaxEx Airports Airport Infrastructure & Air Traffic Management United Airlines

Airport World

Sneak preview of United’s new Terminal B North Concourse at IAH

By Airport World: United today previewed its new Terminal B North Concourse at George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH), a three-level, 765,000 square-foot, 22 mainline gate facility that opens to the public tomorrow.

Runway Girl

First look at Terminal B North and massive United Club at Houston IAH

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2026-10-21T10:35:04.651807-07:00

aviation M&A Commercial Space

Bloomberg • Carmen Arroyo, Kara Carlson, Michelle F Davis, Ryan Gould

2026-10-21T18:05:00.060776-07:00

aviation Middle East Airports Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact

Wall Street Journal • Abeer Ayyoub, James T. Areddy

One Person Killed and 8 Injured in Airport Attack in Saudi Arabia

By Wall Street Journal: Authorities in Saudi Arabia on Wednesday blamed Iran-backed Houthi militants for a new attack on a civilian airport that resulted in casualties, as the U.S.

Also: koreatimes.co.kr

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2026-10-21T18:49:12.486038-07:00

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