Breaking Defense
• Theresa Hitchens
Breaking Defense reports: Since its founding 50 years ago, the European Space Agency has shunned involvement in military space activities.
Last Updated: Friday, Oct. 31, 2025, 11:32 AM PDT
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Via Satellite
• Rachel Jewett
By Via Satellite: Watchdog group Frequency Forward is calling for the FCC to deny SpaceX’s purchase of EchoStar spectrum and investigate Elon Musk’s business ties to the Chinese government.
Ars Technica
• Eric Berger
By Ars Technica: “We could see another transformation of what’s done in space.”….
By Spaceflight Now:  SpaceX is preparing for a Halloween afternoon launch from Vandenberg Space Force Base, which will be its 100th Starlink mission of the year.
Space.com
• Mike Wall
By Space.com: Liftoff of the Shenzhou 21 mission is scheduled for 11:44 a.m. ET today (Oct. 31).
SpaceNews.com
• Mustafa Bilal
By SpaceNews.com: Resources, reactors and rivalries will decide the new moon race.
Payload
• Rachael Zisk
By Payload: Earth’s sulfuric, fiery, evil twin has been the subject of study for a long line of spacecraft over decades. But—while Venus remains a fascinating subject for planetary science and a candidate in the search for life away from home—there’s going to be a gap in our up-close study.
Ars Technica
• Eric Berger
By Ars Technica: “I do think we’re rapidly approaching the point where it will be a significant impact.”….
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• Loren Grush
Space.com
• Samantha Mathewson
SpaceNews.com
• Jason Rainbow
Space Intel Report
• Peter B de Selding
