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Space.com • Chelsea Gohd

Star Catcher power-beaming prototype launches on SpaceX Transporter-18

A prototype spacecraft designed to beam power to another satellite in orbit launched Thursday from Vandenberg Space Force Base, California, aboard SpaceX’s Transporter-18 rideshare mission. The flight begins an in-orbit demonstration of Star Catcher’s approach to supplying power between spacecraft.

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2026-10-05T07:05:06.855889-07:00

Satellite Space Force Space Defense & Militarization

SpaceNews.com • Sandra Erwin

York Space satellites cleared for Space Force GEO tracking mission

By SpaceNews.com: GTON — Two small satellites York Space Systems built for the U.S. Space Force will be used to detect, track and maneuver near other objects in geosynchronous orbit.

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2026-10-05T06:25:38.257657-07:00

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SpaceNews.com • Sean Dougherty

Do you really need space-grade components?

By SpaceNews.com: One challenge in the industry is that we’ve gotten comfortable using the term “space-grade” as if everyone agrees on what it means. I don’t think they do.

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2026-10-05T06:25:38.223634-07:00

Space Force Space Defense & Militarization Workforce & Skills Development

Payload • Victoria Woodburn

US Army Welcomes First 600 Enlisted Space Soldiers

By Payload: On Oct. 1, 600+ soldiers swapped their old jobs for the new 40D Tactical Space Operations Specialist military occupational specialty (MOS).

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2026-10-05T05:20:23.985904-07:00

Satellite LEO Airbus

actualidadaeroespacial.com • Actualidad Aeroespacial

(ES) Airbus delivers first batch of next-generation satellites for Eutelsat’s OneWeb constellation

By actualidadaeroespacial.com: Airbus Defence and Space ha entregado 32 satélites OneWeb de última generación en órbita terrestre baja (LEO) a Eutelsat. Los.

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First batch of next-generation Eutelsat OneWeb satellites delivered

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2026-10-04T22:54:56.113947-07:00

Middle East Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation Commercial Space

SpaceNews.com • Jeff Foust

The Exploration Company considers Middle Eastern launch sites for heavy-lift rocket

By SpaceNews.com: The Exploration Company is considering spaceports in the Middle East for a large reusable launch vehicle it plans to develop.

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2026-10-05T03:30:39.461311-07:00

Satellite Commercial Space Space Debris & Traffic Management

Space Intel Report • Peter B. de Selding

NorthStar Earth & Space’s rough NYSE debut raises $25 million for constellation planned for 2028

By Space Intel Report: LA PLATA, Maryland — Space-based space situational awareness (SSA) data provider NorthStar Earth & Space got a rough reception on its first day of trading on the NYSE American exchange, with shares opening well below the $10 pre-IPO valuation and then falling 25% Oct.

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2026-10-05T04:15:18.729399-07:00

ISS Human Spaceflight & Space Stations NASA

SpaceWatch Global • Joshua Faleti

NASA and SpaceX Target 7 October for Crew-12 Departure from ISS

By SpaceWatch Global: NASA and SpaceX target October 7 for Crew-12’s departure after an eight-month mission featuring science, station work and historic spacewalks.

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2026-10-05T00:55:07.726464-07:00

Star Catcher power-beaming prototype launches on SpaceX Transporter-18

York Space satellites cleared for Space Force GEO tracking mission

Do you really need space-grade components?

US Army Welcomes First 600 Enlisted Space Soldiers

(ES) Airbus delivers first batch of next-generation satellites for Eutelsat’s OneWeb constellation

First batch of next-generation Eutelsat OneWeb satellites delivered

The Exploration Company considers Middle Eastern launch sites for heavy-lift rocket

NorthStar Earth & Space’s rough NYSE debut raises $25 million for constellation planned for 2028

NASA and SpaceX Target 7 October for Crew-12 Departure from ISS

SpaceX's Crew-13 astronaut launch in infrared | Space photo of the day for Oct. 5, 2026

Do you really need space-grade components?

York Space satellites cleared for Space Force GEO tracking mission

US Army Welcomes First 600 Enlisted Space Soldiers

(ES) Airbus delivers first batch of next-generation satellites for Eutelsat’s OneWeb constellation

NorthStar Earth & Space’s rough NYSE debut raises $25 million for constellation planned for 2028

ESA, CAS release first images from SMILE; officially begin science operations

Former NASA science leader joins Blue Origin

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ESA to pursue crew transport and space stations as European launchers come online

ESA explores European-led space station and crew transport as launch capability expands

Sweden secures 2028 orbital launch at Esrange as Nordic competition intensifies

UAE unveils probe for its most ambitious asteroid mission

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