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• Hanneke Weitering, Robert Z. Pearlman
SpaceX’s Dragon arrived at the International Space Station on Oct. 15 after launching two days earlier, carrying food, crew supplies and scientific equipment for Expedition 75. Its research cargo includes miniature brain models, 3D heart tissue and artificial-retina technology, alongside hardware intended to support station power and operations.
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SpaceX’s Dragon arrived at the International Space Station on Oct. 15 after launching two days earlier, carrying food, crew supplies and scientific equipment for Expedition 75. Its research cargo includes miniature brain models, 3D heart tissue and artificial-retina technology, alongside hardware intended to support station power and operations.
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Ukraine says restrictions on SpaceX’s satellite network are deliberate, not the result of technical problems, as reports attribute the limits to a White House order. The curbs have reportedly affected frontline communications and the military’s ability to intercept Russian attack drones, renewing questions about Ukraine’s reliance on U.S.-controlled space infrastructure.
CesiumAstro plans to establish a new engineering and manufacturing facility in Melbourne on Florida’s Space Coast. The expansion is expected to create 100 jobs in the region over the next year.
RATLOG, a heavy-lift rocket startup, debuted this week as part of Y Combinator’s Fall 2026 batch. The company says it wants to cut the number of parts in a rocket engine by about 90%, though the available report does not detail its design, funding or development timeline.
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SpaceX has described its multibillion-dollar US airwaves purchase as a critical step in building a mobile service, but the deal alone does not put it on equal footing with major carriers. A competitive terrestrial network would require years of work and billions in additional investment, adding to the capital demands on the company.
Evercore ISI has an outperform rating on SpaceX and is advising investors to buy the company ahead of its earnings report. The available report summary does not specify a price target, earnings date or the assumptions behind the recommendation.
Three newer Chinese launch companies announced rocket series or financing within a week, adding to an already crowded domestic launch market. Their varied vehicle designs and funding moves signal continued entry by private firms seeking a role in reusable launch, though the supplied reports provide no details on specific milestones or investment amounts.
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Stoke Space’s reusable upper stage for its Nova rocket has shipped out for testing, marking a step toward evaluating the stage’s design and performance. The available report does not specify the test location, schedule or results.
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