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SpaceNews.com • Sandra Erwin

What’s at stake for military space in the US midterm elections

The midterm elections could shape the policy and funding environment for military space, with consequences for programs and priorities across the sector. The available article summary does not specify the contests, proposals or potential budget changes at issue.

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2026-10-30T03:10:39.271126-07:00

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SpaceWatch Global • Christophe Bosquillon

#SpaceWatchGL GRAY SPACE - HALLOWEEN SPECIAL: TRICK or TRADE? How flipping the Starshield kill-switch over Ukraine eventually backfired

By SpaceWatch Global: Written by Christophe Bosquillon. A sudden restriction on Ukraine’s Starshield access exposed an uncomfortable question about battlefield connectivity: who ultimately controls critical space infrastructure?.

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2026-10-30T03:55:38.399560-07:00

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SpaceWatch Global • Joshua Faleti

Satellogic Extends Non-Earth Imaging Partnership with HEO Through 2029

By SpaceWatch Global: Satellogic and HEO sign a three-year agreement expanding access to satellite imagery for non-Earth imaging and space domain awareness.

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2026-10-30T01:34:50.948796-07:00

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Payload • Douglas Gorman

Europe Begins Funding Offensive In-Space Capabilities

By Payload: The European space sector made multiple announcements this week suggesting the region is preparing to go on the offensive in space.

Also: defence-blog.com and Kyiv Independent

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2026-10-29T23:54:58.187235-07:00

Helicopter Europe Accident

Air Data News • Ricardo Meier

Italian Army CH-47F crashes in Bosnia, killing at least four

By Air Data News: An Italian Army CH-47F Chinook crashed in Bosnia and Herzegovina on Thursday, October 29, killing at least four people and injuring 11 others during an operation in support of the European Union Force (EUFOR) Althea mission.

aviationnews.eu

EUFOR Chinook Helicopter Crash in Northern Bosnia Leaves Three Dead and Several Injured

The Aviationist

Developing: Italian CH-47F Chinook Crashes in Bosnia

Also: AeroTime, Reuters, x.com, Jerusalem Post, Al Jazeera, aerospaceglobalnews.com, NBC News, news.ssbcrack.com, The Independent, defensemirror.com, India Defense News, interestingengineering.com and 3 more

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2026-10-29T13:04:34.862358-07:00

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The Air Current • Jon Ostrower

Anduril and General Atomics face boom or bust with U.S. Air Force’s uncrewed fighters

By The Air Current: Data-driven reporting and analysis on the strategy and technology of flying.

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2026-10-29T16:04:38.087177-07:00

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SpaceNews.com • Sandra Erwin

Demand for satellite radar imagery prompts NRO to revisit contracting practices

By SpaceNews.com: WASHINGTON — The National Reconnaissance Office is reconsidering how it buys commercial radar satellite imagery amid growing demand and pressure from suppliers for more predictable revenue, a senior agency official said Oct.

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2026-10-29T15:30:40.489543-07:00

UAV Development & Drone Programs Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact

The War Zone • Joseph Trevithick

Let's Talk About The U.S. Target Drone Iran Claims To Have Recovered Intact

By The War Zone: The target drone could be of particular use in stimulating Iran's air defenses to help collect intelligence on them, among other possible tasks.

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2026-10-29T11:05:23.086292-07:00

What’s at stake for military space in the US midterm elections

#SpaceWatchGL GRAY SPACE - HALLOWEEN SPECIAL: TRICK or TRADE? How flipping the Starshield kill-switch over Ukraine eventually backfired

Satellogic Extends Non-Earth Imaging Partnership with HEO Through 2029

Europe Begins Funding Offensive In-Space Capabilities

Italian Army CH-47F crashes in Bosnia, killing at least four

EUFOR Chinook Helicopter Crash in Northern Bosnia Leaves Three Dead and Several Injured

Developing: Italian CH-47F Chinook Crashes in Bosnia

Anduril and General Atomics face boom or bust with U.S. Air Force’s uncrewed fighters

Demand for satellite radar imagery prompts NRO to revisit contracting practices

Let's Talk About The U.S. Target Drone Iran Claims To Have Recovered Intact

#SpaceWatchGL GRAY SPACE - HALLOWEEN SPECIAL: TRICK or TRADE? How flipping the Starshield kill-switch over Ukraine eventually backfired

What’s at stake for military space in midterm elections

Satellogic Extends Non-Earth Imaging Partnership with HEO Through 2029

Europe Begins Funding Offensive In-Space Capabilities

Anduril and General Atomics face boom or bust with U.S. Air Force’s uncrewed fighters

Demand for satellite radar imagery prompts NRO to revisit contracting practices

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