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SpaceWatch Global • Joshua Faleti

NASA targets 2028 crewed Starliner return after uncrewed test and spacecraft upgrades

NASA and Boeing plan to fly an additional uncrewed Starliner test in 2026 before a potential astronaut mission in 2028, following problems during the spacecraft’s 2024 flight. The schedule also depends on spacecraft upgrades and certification of United Launch Alliance’s Vulcan rocket.

2026-10-01T01:15:54.488398-07:00
Satellite   M&A   Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation   Commercial Space  
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investors.rocketlabcorp.com • Rocket Lab Corporation

Rocket Lab Secures Largest-Ever Electron Commercial Deal: 20-Launch Contract for Synspective

By investors.rocketlabcorp.com: PDF Version The deal marks Rocket Lab’s single largest commercial launch contract for Electron to date, reinforcing Electron’s position as the world’s most in-demand rocket for small satellite constellation deployment LONG BEACH, Calif., Sept.

2026-09-30T16:28:40.434240-07:00
ISS   Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation   Space Exploration & Science Missions   Human Spaceflight & Space Stations   Commercial Space   NASA  
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Space.com • Tariq Malik

What time will SpaceX launch Crew-13 astronauts for NASA today? How to watch live (full timeline)

By Space.com: SpaceX's Crew-13 astronaut launch to the International Space Station will be an 8-hour flight. Here's when and how to watch it live.

Also: NASA, Space.com, Spaceflight Now, SpaceQ, Leonard David, spacecoastdaily.com, astronomy.com, CNN, Science Daily and 11 more
2026-09-30T09:19:58.828966-07:00
Blue Origin   Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation   Commercial Space  
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CNBC • Grace Kazarian, Morgan Brennan

Blue Origin's first outside funding round is 'oversubscribed' and not closed yet, CEO says

By CNBC: Blue Origin CEO Dave Limp said the space company still aims to return New Glenn to flight before the end of this year after the Cape Canaveral explosion in May.

Also: SpaceNews.com and pro.payloadspace.com
2026-09-30T15:05:21.922604-07:00
Satellite   Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation   Commercial Space  
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NASA Spaceflight • Ryan Weber

Starship makes orbit, Flight 15 preps in full swing

By NASA Spaceflight: SpaceX made significant strides in the Starship program during Flight 14. Booster 21, despite losing a few engines, still completed its entire flight. Ship 41 reached orbit despite losing a Raptor Vacuum engine on ascent, deployed 26 Starlink V3 satellites, and returned safely to the Pacific Ocean just north of Hawaii.

2026-09-30T08:21:21.583289-07:00
Satellite   Project Kuiper   Space Defense & Militarization   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact   Export Controls & Trade Compliance   Defense Deals  
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Reuters • Andrea Shalal

Ukraine urges US to sanction entities supporting Russia's Starlink rival

By Reuters: Ukraine is urging the United States to impose ​sanctions on several Russian entities that it says are helping develop Moscow's Rassvet satellite network as a domestic alternative to ‌SpaceX's Starlink, its acting ambassador said on Wednesday.

2026-09-30T14:49:48.559337-07:00
FCC   Satellite   Commercial Space   Policy & Regulation  
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Via Satellite • Rachel Jewett

FCC Continues Deregulation Push with Environmental Regulations and More Spectrum

By Via Satellite: The FCC continued its push to deregulate and open up new spectrum with two major decisions on Wednesday — exempting space activities from certain federal environmental regulations and opening up 1,000 megahertz of spectrum.

Also: SpaceNews.com
2026-09-30T12:50:11.547384-07:00