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Air Astana launches SES multi-orbit Wi-Fi on first A321LR, plans fleet expansion

Air Astana has brought SES inflight connectivity into service on its first Airbus A321LR, with plans to extend the multi-orbit Wi-Fi service across its fleet. Access is free for all passengers through Jan. 31; the available reports do not specify which passengers will retain free access afterward.

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2026-11-02T01:34:19.704550-08:00

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Payload • Douglas Gorman

Northwood Space Raises $375M Series C at $2B Valuation

By Payload: Northwood Space announced the closing of $375M Series C, valuing the company at $2B, and bringing its total capital raised to $500M+.

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2026-11-02T02:34:43.477848-08:00

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SpaceWatch Global • Joshua Faleti

ispace Strengthens Saudi Arabia Operations With Anas Al-Shuwayer Appointment

By SpaceWatch Global: ispace appoints Anas Al-Shuwayer to lead its Saudi subsidiary as the lunar exploration company expands local partnerships and operations.

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2026-11-02T01:35:14.516731-08:00

Middle East Europe ESA Space Policy & International Cooperation

Reuters • Florence Loeve

Europe space chief heads to Gulf as bloc looks beyond US

By Reuters: The head of the European Space Agency will meet officials in the ‌United Arab Emirates this week as Europe seeks new partners and aims to reduce its reliance on the United States for space exploration.

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2026-11-02T02:04:25.539382-08:00

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APEX • Joshua Kupietzky

Singapore Airlines to Introduce Next-Generation KrisWorld Entertainment and Starlink Wi-Fi

By APEX: Singapore Airlines plans to introduce upgraded KrisWorld entertainment features and high-speed Starlink Wi-Fi on selected aircraft in 2027.

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2026-11-02T02:34:23.274674-08:00

Commercial Space

Washington Post • Faiz Siddiqui, Patience Haggin

Inside Elon Musk’s plan to conquer a new industry

By Washington Post: SpaceX is in talks to buy Boost Mobile or use its network, giving Musk a potential backdoor into the $235 billion cellphone market.

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2026-11-02T02:04:38.092411-08:00

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Space Intel Report • Peter B. de Selding

Indra Space reports sharply higher revenue and EBITDA, books $2.2B in backlog for work on Europe's Iris2

By Space Intel Report: LA PLATA, Maryland — Indra Group of Spain booked 1.926 billion euros ($2.2 billion) in new orders from Europe’s Iris2 multi-orbit secure communications constellation in the three months ending Sept.30, confirming that the company has vaulted into the front ranks of Europe’s space ecosystem.

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2026-11-01T22:34:56.800026-08:00

Satellite Europe Aircraft Finance & Leasing Commercial Space

SpaceWatch Global • Joshua Faleti

EIB and Deutsche Bank Launch €560 Million Financing Initiative for European Space Companies

By SpaceWatch Global: EIB and Deutsche Bank are backing €560 million in investment to help European space companies scale up and bring new technologies to market.

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2026-11-01T23:54:40.869010-08:00

Air Astana launches SES multi-orbit Wi-Fi on first A321LR, plans fleet expansion

Northwood Space Raises $375M Series C at $2B Valuation

ispace Strengthens Saudi Arabia Operations With Anas Al-Shuwayer Appointment

Europe space chief heads to Gulf as bloc looks beyond US

Singapore Airlines to Introduce Next-Generation KrisWorld Entertainment and Starlink Wi-Fi

Inside Elon Musk’s plan to conquer a new industry

Indra Space reports sharply higher revenue and EBITDA, books $2.2B in backlog for work on Europe's Iris2

EIB and Deutsche Bank Launch €560 Million Financing Initiative for European Space Companies

Northwood Space Raises $375M Series C at $2B Valuation

Singapore Airlines to Introduce Next-Generation KrisWorld Entertainment and Starlink Wi-Fi

Europe space chief heads to Gulf as bloc looks beyond US

Inside Elon Musk’s plan to conquer a new industry

SES and Air Astana Launch Multi-Orbit Inflight Connectivity on Airbus A321LR Fleet

ispace Strengthens Saudi Arabia Operations With Anas Al-Shuwayer Appointment

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Crew from NASA's simulated Mars mission emerges after 378 days in isolation

Lawfare against Elon Musk could affect the Artemis program

Google runs AI model on satellite chip, advancing orbital data center ambitions

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Analysts say launch-capacity crisis is more severe than anticipated, with no evidence Starship will launch traditional satellite

China plans standalone Lanyue lunar lander mission and uncrewed rehearsal ahead of crewed landing attempt before 2030

SpaceX completes three Starship Flight 15 static fires in three days

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