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Orion stacked atop SLS as Artemis II advances despite U.S. government shutdown

NASA installed the Artemis II Orion crew capsule atop its Space Launch System at Kennedy Space Center as teams continue prelaunch processing during a U.S. federal government shutdown. The stacking advances preparations for the crewed lunar flyby NASA is targeting for February 2026.

2025-10-21T05:00:03.368507-07:00

Ars Technica

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

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

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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Orion stacked atop SLS as Artemis II advances despite U.S. government shutdown NASA installed the Artemis II Orion crew capsule atop its Space Launch System at Kennedy Space Center as teams continue prelaunch processing during a U.S. federal government shutdown. The stacking advances preparations for the crewed lunar flyby NASA is targeting for February 2026.

2025-10-21T05:00:03.368507-07:00

Orion stacked atop SLS as Artemis II advances despite U.S. government shutdown

SpaceWatch Global

KONGSBERG and Andøya Space sign MoU to boost Norway’s strategic space capabilities KONGSBERG and Andøya Space have signed a memorandum of understanding to cooperate on space-related activities of strategic importance to Norway and its allies, establishing a formal framework to align industrial capabilities, operational planning and shared activities intended to strengthen national and allied space resilience.

2025-10-21T02:00:35.665766-07:00

KONGSBERG and Andøya Space sign MoU to boost Norway’s strategic space capabilities

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

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

Associated Press

Cards Against Humanity settles trespass suit with SpaceX over Texas protest land Cards Against Humanity has reached a confidential settlement with SpaceX over a year-old trespass lawsuit alleging the company damaged land the game-maker bought in Texas to protest a proposed border wall. The agreement reportedly includes financial terms and requires SpaceX to vacate the property.

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

Cards Against Humanity settles trespass suit with SpaceX over Texas protest land

Ars Technica

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NASA reopens Artemis III lunar-lander competition, putting SpaceX award back into play Acting NASA Administrator Sean Duffy said he will reopen the Human Landing System competition for Artemis III, putting SpaceX's Starship award back into play and inviting other contractors — including Blue Origin and Lockheed Martin — to submit competing proposals after finding SpaceX behind schedule.

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

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

NASA Spaceflight

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SpaceX to fly first expendable Falcon 9 since January as it plans up to four launches this week SpaceX will conduct up to four Falcon 9 missions this week, including the company's first expendable Falcon 9 flight since January, reinforcing its dominance of the weekly launch manifest and underscoring an operational mix of recoverable and one‑way missions that affects manifest planning.

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

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

Reuters

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NASA to reopen Artemis 3 lunar lander competition, putting SpaceX award back into play Acting NASA Administrator Sean Duffy said he will reopen the Human Landing System contract for Artemis 3, putting SpaceX’s Starship award back into competition after finding SpaceX "behind" schedule. NASA plans to solicit proposals from other contractors, including Blue Origin and Lockheed Martin.

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

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

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