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Moon Space Exploration & Science Missions

Spaceflight Now • Will Robinson-Smith

Turkey targets 2027 for first Moon-orbiting mission, followed by a lander

Turkey plans to launch an orbiter carrying several scientific instruments in 2027, marking the first of two planned lunar missions. A second mission is intended to land on the Moon, though no timing or further mission details were provided.

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2026-10-30T08:55:45.231475-07:00

Space Exploration & Science Missions

Universe Today • Andy Tomaswick

Earth’s “Impenetrable” Space Radiation Shield Was Just Breached From Within

By Universe Today: Remember the big solar storm back in May 2024? The one that caused auroras as far south as Florida and Mexico?.

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2026-10-30T05:55:50.911818-07:00

defense UAV Development & Drone Programs Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact

Reuters • Cassell Bryan-Low, Daniel Flynn

Ukrainian arms maker Fire Point says its systems can complete missions without SpaceX

By Reuters: The company also ‌said a new tactical ballistic missile could help boost the protection of Ukrainian cities.

Also: Kyiv Independent

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2026-10-30T08:04:19.690089-07:00

Space Policy & International Cooperation

SpaceNews.com • Dale Skran, Grant Henriksen, Hoyt Davidson, Karlton D. Johnson, Stan Rosen

America needs a Space Academy for the space age

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2026-10-30T06:05:39.559443-07:00

aviation Commercial Space

Space.com • Mike Wall

Watch Virgin Galactic's new 'Delta-class' space plane take to the skies for the 1st time (video)

By Space.com: Virgin Galactic's first "Delta-class" space plane, the newly named Apeiron, lifted off for the first time on Thursday (Oct. 29) — beneath the wings of its carrier aircraft.

Also: Aerospace Testing Intnl and avbrief.com

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2026-10-30T05:19:14.721905-07:00

China Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation Commercial Space

SpaceNews.com • Andrew Jones

Landspace tops bid to launch China’s Haolong reusable cargo spaceplane

By SpaceNews.com: Commercial launch firm Landspace has topped a tender to launch an unidentified spacecraft, understood to be the reusable Haolong spaceplane to serve Tiangong space station.

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2026-10-30T04:56:02.646424-07:00

ULA Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation NASA

Ars Technica • Stephen Clark

ULA Wins Major NASA Contract as Vulcan Nears Return to Flight

By Ars Technica: It's been a good week for ULA, with big NASA contract, Vulcan nearing return-to-flight.

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2026-10-30T05:05:00.246654-07:00

Satellite Commercial Space

Payload • Victoria Woodburn

Telesat Stays Quiet on C$2.4B GEO Debt Due in December

By Payload: Telesat CEO Dan Goldberg told analysts the company was “pretty constrained” in what it could say about refinancing its legacy GEO debt.

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2026-10-30T05:05:25.419589-07:00

Turkey targets 2027 for first Moon-orbiting mission, followed by a lander

Earth’s “Impenetrable” Space Radiation Shield Was Just Breached From Within

Ukrainian arms maker Fire Point says its systems can complete missions without SpaceX

America needs a Space Academy for the space age

Watch Virgin Galactic's new 'Delta-class' space plane take to the skies for the 1st time (video)

Landspace tops bid to launch China’s Haolong reusable cargo spaceplane

ULA Wins Major NASA Contract as Vulcan Nears Return to Flight

Telesat Stays Quiet on C$2.4B GEO Debt Due in December

Turkey aims for first Moon-orbiting mission in 2027

Ukrainian arms maker Fire Point says its systems can complete missions without SpaceX

Look up! China's mysterious space plane is visible over the US this week

Earth’s “Impenetrable” Space Radiation Shield Was Just Breached From Within

America needs a Space Academy for the space age

ULA Wins Major NASA Contract as Vulcan Nears Return to Flight

Look up! China's mysterious space plane is visible over the US this week

Ground Qualification Testing Begins for Callisto Reusable Rocket Demonstrator

Vyoma Brings Flamingo-1, Germany's First Space-Based SDA Telescope, Into Operation

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

Telesat pushes global Lightspeed service to late Q2 2028 after pathfinder satellite delays

FCC approves Amazon Leo’s $11.5 billion acquisition of Globalstar

Putin praises Musk as Russia develops a Starlink rival and says Moscow is coordinating with US partners

Virgin Galactic unveils Apeiron, its next-generation Delta-class spaceplane, and pushes commercial flights to Q2 2027

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