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Leadership ESA

SpaceWatch Global • Joshua Faleti

ESA names Andrzej Banasiak commercialisation and industry partnership director from 2027

The European Space Agency Council has approved Andrzej Banasiak’s appointment as director of Commercialisation and Industry Partnership, effective Jan. 1, 2027. ESA also named Nicolaus Hanowski director of Space Operations; the announcements mark two leadership changes across the agency’s commercial and operational portfolios.

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2026-10-23T00:55:30.375856-07:00

China Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation Commercial Space Asia-Pacific (APAC)

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SpaceNews.com • Andrew Jones

New launch pads set to boost China’s Hainan commercial spaceport

By SpaceNews.com: China’s first commercial launch site is set to bring two new pads online by end of year, targeting more than 30 launches in 2027.

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2026-10-23T01:49:01.979579-07:00

Satellite Europe

Payload • Douglas Gorman

European MNOs Join Forces to Explore Joint MSS Spectrum Bid

By Payload: Four major European mobile network operators are joining forces to bid for future allocation of mobile satellite service (MSS) spectrum.

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2026-10-22T23:34:59.485381-07:00

defense Satellite Europe Space Defense & Militarization Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact

Via Satellite • Rachel Jewett

Iceye and Nokia Look to Develop Satcom Capability for Ukraine

By Via Satellite: Iceye and Nokia are looking to develop a satcom capability for Ukraine, under a new letter of intent with the Ministry of Defence of Ukraine, announced.

SpaceWatch Global

ICEYE, Nokia Explore Sovereign Satellite Communications with Ukraine as ICEYE Partners with OroraTech

militarnyi.com

Ukraine, ICEYE, and Nokia Join Forces to Develop Indigenous Satellite Communications System

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2026-10-22T13:35:49.588858-07:00

ISS Human Spaceflight & Space Stations

NASA Spaceflight • Eleanor Day

ISS receives new cargo from Dragon as Crew-12 hands over to Crew-13

By NASA Spaceflight: Expedition 75 aboard the International Space Station gained four new crew members at the beginning of October before Crew-12 left the station.

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2026-10-22T15:15:47.850651-07:00

LEO Human Spaceflight & Space Stations NASA

SpaceNews.com • Jeff Foust

NASA safety advisers warn agency risks losing crewed access to LEO

By SpaceNews.com: NASA’s safety advisers warned the agency risked losing human access to LEO given the retirement of Crew Dragon and concerns about commercial stations.

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2026-10-22T14:20:41.234437-07:00

Moon Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation Space Exploration & Science Missions NASA

Ars Technica • Eric Berger

Latest estimate for Starship launches required to support a Moon landing? 22.

By Ars Technica: We need to keep our eyes on numerous required fuelings for the lander.".

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2026-10-22T15:04:59.253047-07:00

Via Satellite • Rachel Jewett

PlanetiQ CEO Details Weather Data Expansion After Back-to-Back GNSS-RO Launches

By Via Satellite: PlanetiQ is expanding its GNSS-RO data collection with back-to-back rideshare launches in October, as CEO Ira Scharf says there is growing demand for this type of weather data from both government and commercial users.

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2026-10-22T13:35:49.757957-07:00

ESA names Andrzej Banasiak commercialisation and industry partnership director from 2027

New launch pads set to boost China’s Hainan commercial spaceport

European MNOs Join Forces to Explore Joint MSS Spectrum Bid

Iceye and Nokia Look to Develop Satcom Capability for Ukraine

ICEYE, Nokia Explore Sovereign Satellite Communications with Ukraine as ICEYE Partners with OroraTech

Ukraine, ICEYE, and Nokia Join Forces to Develop Indigenous Satellite Communications System

ISS receives new cargo from Dragon as Crew-12 hands over to Crew-13

NASA safety advisers warn agency risks losing crewed access to LEO

Latest estimate for Starship launches required to support a Moon landing? 22.

PlanetiQ CEO Details Weather Data Expansion After Back-to-Back GNSS-RO Launches

New launch pads set to boost China’s Hainan commercial spaceport

ESA Council Names New Agency Directors for Commercialisation and Space Operations

Iceye and Nokia Look to Develop Satcom Capability for Ukraine

European MNOs Join Forces to Explore Joint MSS Spectrum Bid

ISS receives new cargo from Dragon as Crew-12 hands over to Crew-13

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