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Aalyria CEO Brian Barritt discusses scaling space networks and software interoperability

In a SpaceNews interview, Aalyria CEO Brian Barritt discusses how networks in space are evolving, what scaling the company entails and why software interoperability matters. The conversation focuses on the software and network changes shaping how space systems connect.

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2026-10-22T11:25:42.027858-07:00

Space.com • Daisy Dobrijevic

'Cabin leak suspected': Artemis II astronaut reveals how a warning nearly derailed NASA's epic moon mission

By Space.com: Victor Glover recalls how a suspected cabin leak warning came just 15 minutes before a crucial engine burn — and why receiving it just five minutes later could have changed everything.

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2026-10-22T10:05:17.431784-07:00

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Ars Technica • Stephen Clark

US official: Russia's stalker satellite sure looks like an orbital weapon

By Ars Technica: The Russian official who called commercial satellites "legitimate targets" now says concerns are "unfounded.".

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2026-10-22T12:00:39.389405-07:00

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Universe Today • Andy Tomaswick

Autonomous Triangular Modules Could Build Tomorrow’s Mega-Observatories

By Universe Today: Private companies are getting better and better at launching more and more mass into space with larger and larger rockets.

Space Intel Report

ESA: Here's how we mitigate risk with untested satellite builders Aerospacelab and SES for Iris2 constellation

SpaceWatch Africa

ClearSpace selected by UKSA to deliver UK’s first national active debris removal mission

Also: interestingengineering.com, SpaceWatch Africa and SpaceWatch Africa

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2026-10-22T08:54:38.289467-07:00

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European Spaceflight • Andrew Parsonson

ESA Provides New Details on Failed Space Rider Drop Test

By European Spaceflight: While revealing new details about the failed Space Rider drop test, ESA said it does not expect the failure to delay the vehicle's development.

Space Intel Report

ESA in talks with ArianeGroup, Avio on increasing Ariane 6 booster output

SpaceWatch Africa

SES Space & Defense Launch Demo Payload Supporting NASA Communications Services Plan

Also: Aviation Week and aero-defence.tech

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2026-10-22T08:04:48.908669-07:00

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SpaceNews.com • Sandra Erwin

Space Force taps six companies to provide satellite surveillance backup

By SpaceNews.com: Illustration by NorthStar Earth & Space WASHINGTON — The U.S. Space Force has awarded its first operational contracts under a program designed to enlist commercial satellite operators during military crises.

SpaceNews.com

Space Force moves to give startups a foothold in classified programs

SpaceWatch Africa

UK advances new space strategy to bolster defences against threats from space

Also: Air & Space Forces Mag, Business Insider, ssc.spaceforce.mil and insidedefense.com

7 Sources

2026-10-22T09:06:06.316442-07:00

Bloomberg • Carmen Arroyo

SpaceX Works With Apollo, Nvidia on New Grok Partnership Program

By Bloomberg: SpaceX is working with Apollo Global Management, Nvidia Corp. and dozens of other firms on a new partnership program to deploy and improve its Grok AI systems, part of a bid to bolster business adoption of its artificial intelligence offerings.

Also: Seeking Alpha and thenextweb.com

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2026-10-22T09:05:24.263646-07:00

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SpaceNews.com • Andrew Jones

China seeks payloads for crewed moon lander test mission

By SpaceNews.com: China is seeking payloads to fly on an uncrewed mission of its Lanyue human moon landing system, ahead of a planned crewed landing before 2030.

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2026-10-22T05:49:07.248900-07:00

Aalyria CEO Brian Barritt discusses scaling space networks and software interoperability

'Cabin leak suspected': Artemis II astronaut reveals how a warning nearly derailed NASA's epic moon mission

US official: Russia's stalker satellite sure looks like an orbital weapon

Autonomous Triangular Modules Could Build Tomorrow’s Mega-Observatories

ESA: Here's how we mitigate risk with untested satellite builders Aerospacelab and SES for Iris2 constellation

ClearSpace selected by UKSA to deliver UK’s first national active debris removal mission

ESA Provides New Details on Failed Space Rider Drop Test

ESA in talks with ArianeGroup, Avio on increasing Ariane 6 booster output

SES Space & Defense Launch Demo Payload Supporting NASA Communications Services Plan

Space Force taps six companies to provide satellite surveillance backup

Space Force moves to give startups a foothold in classified programs

UK advances new space strategy to bolster defences against threats from space

SpaceX Works With Apollo, Nvidia on New Grok Partnership Program

China seeks payloads for crewed moon lander test mission

US official: Russia's stalker satellite sure looks like an orbital weapon

Rethinking networks in space with Aalyria’s Brian Barritt

'Cabin leak suspected': Artemis II astronaut reveals how a warning nearly derailed NASA's epic moon mission

Space Force taps six companies to provide satellite surveillance backup

SpaceX Works With Apollo, Nvidia on New Grok Partnership Program

Autonomous Triangular Modules Could Build Tomorrow’s Mega-Observatories

How United is banking on Starlink to offset 12 more months of high fuel costs

ESPI AC 2026 – Are We Alone? Why Europe Could Lead the Search for Life with Dr. Sarah Rugheimer

Study recommends four locations for human lunar missions beyond the south pole

#SpaceWatchGL Recap: ESPI at 20 – Europe's aspirations are big. Now it needs the nerve.

SpaceX and Tesla form committees to explore a potential merger

Musk pledges one SpaceX share to every U.S. child, a gift valued at nearly $11 billion

FAA expected to certify Boeing 737 MAX 10 Tuesday, completing the 737 MAX family after nearly a decade

Musk ordered a slowdown of Ukraine’s military-grade Starlink service, raising concerns over Kyiv’s reliance on the network for w

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