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Moon Human Spaceflight & Space Stations NASA

SpaceWatch Global • Joshua Faleti

NASA to brief media on Artemis plans as it targets 2027 mission and 2028 lunar landing

NASA will hold a media briefing on Oct. 23 at its Washington headquarters to update the status of the Artemis program and outline mission plans. The agency is targeting Artemis III in 2027 and a crewed lunar landing in 2028; the briefing is scheduled for 2 p.m. ET.

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2026-10-16T01:55:26.176436-07:00

Satellite Policy & Regulation Asia-Pacific (APAC)

Bloomberg • Sanjai P R

Reliance Pushes Back as Musk Questions Starlink’s Delay in India

By Bloomberg: Reliance Industries Ltd., led by billionaire Mukesh Ambani, pushed back against suggestions that it is trying to keep Elon Musk’s Starlink Inc. out of India, saying its own satellite venture is still awaiting regulatory clearances.

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2026-10-15T22:05:01.359183-07:00

Moon Human Spaceflight & Space Stations NASA

FlightGlobal • Jon Hemmerdinger

NASA finds Orion’s heat shield performed as expected during Artemis I

By FlightGlobal: NASA, which has been addressing a heat-shield problem that became evident during Artemis I, will now prepare for its latest mission.

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2026-10-15T19:04:51.682410-07:00

defense Satellite Space Defense & Militarization Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact

Bloomberg • Gerry Doyle

Why US Eyes in the Sky Are So Vital to Ukraine’s Defense

By Bloomberg: In the face of Russian missile and drone attacks, Ukraine needs more than weapons to protect itself. Satellites provide a crucial early warning that a projectile has been launched, as well as information on how to intercept it.

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2026-10-15T21:05:14.196653-07:00

Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation Space Exploration & Science Missions NASA

Space.com • Hanneke Weitering, Tariq Malik

On this day in space! Oct. 15, 1997: NASA launches Cassini-Hugyens probe on 7-year voyage to Saturn

By Space.com: 15, 1997, NASA launched the Cassini spacecraft on a mission to explore Saturn and its moons. It lifted off aboard a Titan 4B rocket from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida.

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2026-10-15T13:05:12.199107-07:00

Space Exploration & Science Missions

Universe Today • Matthew Williams

Scientists Detect Rare Type of Wood Alcohol in Space

By Universe Today: As part of the ALMA COMPASS Large program, an international research team has detected a rare form of methanol in space for the first time.

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2026-10-15T15:54:44.639861-07:00

Satellite Middle East

Satellite Evolution • Satellite Evolution Group

Durri Space Signs Cailabs Contract for Three Optical Ground Stations in Oman

By Satellite Evolution: Under the patronage of H.E. Dr.

Also: Via Satellite

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2026-10-15T06:06:08.776259-07:00

Satellite M&A

Via Satellite • Rachel Jewett

Comtech Expects Divestiture to Gilat to Close This Year

By Via Satellite: Comtech expects its satellite divestiture to Gilat Satellite Networks to close by the end of the calendar year, leadership confirmed this week. Comtech.

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2026-10-15T14:05:15.736591-07:00

NASA to brief media on Artemis plans as it targets 2027 mission and 2028 lunar landing

Reliance Pushes Back as Musk Questions Starlink’s Delay in India

NASA finds Orion’s heat shield performed as expected during Artemis I

Why US Eyes in the Sky Are So Vital to Ukraine’s Defense

On this day in space! Oct. 15, 1997: NASA launches Cassini-Hugyens probe on 7-year voyage to Saturn

Scientists Detect Rare Type of Wood Alcohol in Space

Durri Space Signs Cailabs Contract for Three Optical Ground Stations in Oman

Comtech Expects Divestiture to Gilat to Close This Year

NASA to Host Media Briefing Outlining Artemis Mission Plans ahead of 2028's Lunar Landing Target

Reliance Pushes Back as Musk Questions Starlink’s Delay in India

Why US Eyes in the Sky Are So Vital to Ukraine’s Defense

NASA finds Orion’s heat shield performed as expected during Artemis I

Scientists Detect Rare Type of Wood Alcohol in Space

Space Command’s new headquarters estimated to cost $4 billion

China proposal: For space safety, have all satellites carry RF beacons similar to aero ADS-B and maritime AIS

University Endowments Land Biggest Returns Since 2021 on SpaceX, AI Gains

Seraphim Space investment fund shares up 119.4% in 12 months to June 30; says Iceye is brightest, but not only portfolio star

Space Command’s new headquarters estimated to cost $4 billion

Ukraine says new Starlink limits are disrupting military drones and exposing reliance on private satellite networks

Ukraine says new Starlink limits are disrupting military drones and exposing reliance on private satellite networks

Ukraine says new Starlink limits are disrupting military drones and exposing reliance on private satellite networks

SpaceX launches 6,300 pounds of cargo and science to the ISS, deploying two GHGSat methane-monitoring satellites

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