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Ars Technica • Eric Berger

NASA reopens Artemis III lunar-lander contract, putting SpaceX award back into competition

Acting NASA Administrator Sean Duffy said he will reopen the Artemis III Human Landing System contract, putting SpaceX's Starship award back into competition and inviting rival bids, including from Blue Origin, after finding SpaceX behind schedule and warning delays risk ceding advantage to China.

2025-10-20T15:13:10.980624-07:00

NASA Spaceflight

SpaceX to fly first expendable Falcon 9 since January as it plans up to four launches this week

2025-10-20T10:24:58.127423-07:00

Reuters

NASA to reopen Artemis 3 lunar lander competition, putting SpaceX award back into play

2025-10-20T06:28:25.249950-07:00

The Verge

SpaceX passes 10,000 Starlink satellites after weekend double‑launch

2025-10-20T02:47:31.152865-07:00

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Reflect Orbital’s plan to launch ~4,000 orbital mirrors sparks debris, governance and security alarms Reflect Orbital proposes deploying roughly 4,000 small orbital mirrors to provide “light‑on‑demand” services; the concept has drawn strong commercial and government interest but immediately raised concerns over increased orbital debris, traffic management, governance and dual‑use security risks.

2025-10-21T03:02:44.881001-07:00

Reflect Orbital’s plan to launch ~4,000 orbital mirrors sparks debris, governance and security alarms

SpaceWatch Global

Denmark proposes DKK 2.7bn (EUR 361m) space investment to expand ESA commitments and bolster Europe's launch capability Denmark has proposed DKK 2.7 billion (EUR 361 million) of public space investment for 2026–2029 to expand its commitments to ESA, fund research, and strengthen Europe's orbital launch capability. The package targets ESA contributions, national R&D and measures to boost European access to orbit.

2025-10-21T02:00:35.735520-07:00

Denmark proposes DKK 2.7bn (EUR 361m) space investment to expand ESA commitments and bolster Europe's launch capability

SpaceNews.com

Nxgsat raises $1.4M seed to develop virtual 5G satellite modem for multi-orbit networks Belgian startup Nxgsat raised $1.4 million in seed funding to build a virtual 5G satellite modem engineered for multi-orbit compatibility and integration across traditionally closed satellite communications infrastructures. The company, led by satellite networking veterans, aims to enable flexible 5G connectivity across GEO/MEO/LEO networks.

2025-10-21T01:35:36.670393-07:00

Nxgsat raises $1.4M seed to develop virtual 5G satellite modem for multi-orbit networks

SpaceNews.com

Landspace finalises campaign for Zhuque‑3 — China’s first orbital launch‑and‑landing attempt Private launch startup Landspace is in final preparations for the inaugural flight of its Zhuque‑3 rocket, targeting China’s first combined orbital launch and return/landing attempt. The mission, if successful, would mark a technical milestone for Chinese commercial rocketry and reusable‑vehicle operations.

2025-10-21T01:35:36.234836-07:00

Landspace finalises campaign for Zhuque‑3 — China’s first orbital launch‑and‑landing attempt

The Space Review

New Zealand courts global space industry amid protest at two‑day summit A two‑day summit at the city's convention centre convened industry and officials as New Zealand seeks to define its role in the global space industry, while protesters outside highlighted local unease. 'Some people have different perspectives on how aerospace technology is used,' said Mark Rocket, president of Aerospace New Zealand.

2025-10-20T20:44:01.679442-07:00

New Zealand courts global space industry amid protest at two‑day summit

The Space Review

India to Demonstrate Rapid-Launch Space Security Capability to Mobilize Private Industry India plans a modest-cost demonstrator to prove a rapid-launch space-security capability and attract private capital, rather than funding a large upfront program. New Delhi will leverage proven mission-design expertise, a growing private launch sector and recent policy reforms to mobilize industry.

2025-10-20T20:44:00.975690-07:00

India to Demonstrate Rapid-Launch Space Security Capability to Mobilize Private Industry

PaxEx.Aero

Anuvu eyes LEO-first strategy for inflight connectivity Anuvu says it expects inflight connectivity to migrate to LEO constellations and is positioning for a ‘LEO-first’ architecture as the primary network; the company must reconcile that shift with its existing GEO assets, partnerships and commercial model to maintain capacity and continuity.

2025-10-20T18:10:44.393557-07:00

Anuvu eyes LEO-first strategy for inflight connectivity

Associated Press

Cards Against Humanity and SpaceX settle Texas trespass suit; SpaceX to vacate disputed site Cards Against Humanity and SpaceX have reached a confidential settlement ending a year‑old trespass suit over SpaceX's use and alleged damage of land in South Texas purchased by the game company to protest a border wall. Terms are confidential; reports say SpaceX will vacate the site.

2025-10-20T16:26:10.057115-07:00

Cards Against Humanity and SpaceX settle Texas trespass suit; SpaceX to vacate disputed site

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