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Space.com • Mike Wall

South Korea’s Nuri rocket launches 15 satellites on first 2026 mission

South Korea launched its first mission of 2026 on Tuesday night, sending 15 satellites into orbit aboard a Nuri rocket. The multi-satellite flight is the country’s first launch of the year and adds another Nuri mission to South Korea’s space-launch activity.

Yonhap News Agency • Kim Eun-jung

(6th LD) Nuri rocket deploys 5 satellites for S. Korea's first microsatellite constellation

Yonhap News Agency • Kim Eun-jung

(News Focus) Nuri's 5th launch signals S. Korea's shift toward integrated space industry

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2026-10-06T23:06:00.556737-07:00

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ch-aviation • Paul Ash

Nepal's Yeti Airlines raises $15mn through private placement

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2026-10-06T23:05:49.809071-07:00

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FlightGlobal • Greg Waldron

Morocco’s first F-16 Block 72 takes to the skies

By FlightGlobal: Fighter is powered by a single Pratt & Whitney F100-PW-229 engine. The first Lockheed Martin F-16 Block 72 fighter for the Royal Moroccan Air Force has conducted its maiden flight, setting the stage for deliveries.

Also: Air Data News

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2026-10-06T22:05:48.018288-07:00

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Reuters • Gianluca Lo Nostro

Norse Atlantic Airways keeps reduced capacity as high fuel costs weigh

By Reuters: Norway's Norse Atlantic Airways continued to fly with reduced capacity in September, as high fuel prices weighed on the struggling carrier despite a rise in revenue, ‌it said on Wednesday.

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2026-10-07T00:04:53.537589-07:00

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Bloomberg • Mihir Mishra

Saudi Arabia Finalizing Plans for ‘Substantial’ Aircraft Order

By Bloomberg: The Saudia Group, which includes national airline Saudia and low-cost carrier Flyadeal, is advancing with plans to make a “substantial” jet order for delivery starting in 2031, a group executive said.

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2026-10-06T22:05:54.165566-07:00

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ch-aviation • Armin Kific

Cygnus Air takes first B757-200PF

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aviationnews.eu

AerSale Leases Boeing 757-200PCF Freighter to Mister Air Transport for October Operational Launch

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2026-10-06T20:55:30.482807-07:00

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SpaceNews.com • Jeff Foust

Nebex and U.N. to work on supporting emerging space programs

By SpaceNews.com: A startup with plans to help connect space industry suppliers with space projects around the world has signed agreements with a United Nations office.

1 Source

2026-10-06T20:55:39.048657-07:00

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Via Satellite • Rachel Jewett

California to Integrate Iceye Data Into Statewide Emergency Operations

By Via Satellite: The state of California is integrating Iceye satellite data into statewide emergency operations as part of a new agreement. California opened a modernized state operations center (SOC) for emergency response on Tuesday, announcing investments in emergency response capabilities, including satellite technology.

Also: SpaceNews.com

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2026-10-06T12:35:02.381812-07:00

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