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SpaceNews.com • Jeff Foust

Commercial space station developers weigh astronaut transport options after Crew Dragon

Companies developing commercial space stations have differing views on how astronauts will reach their platforms once SpaceX retires Crew Dragon. The debate puts crew transportation among the key unresolved questions for operators planning the transition from government-led orbital facilities to commercial stations.

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2026-10-09T03:04:51.267081-07:00

Human Spaceflight & Space Stations Commercial Space

Space.com • Chelsea Gohd

Private astronaut Kellie Gerardi gets real about motherhood as she prepares to fly to space again

By Space.com: Kellie Gerardi is preparing for her second spaceflight. And the secret tool up her sleeve? Motherhood.

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2026-10-09T03:06:06.272162-07:00

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SpaceWatch Global • Torsten Kriening

UK and Germany Commit to Deeper Space Cooperation, with SaxaVord at the Centre

By SpaceWatch Global: UK and Germany agree deeper space cooperation at the Berlin summit, naming SaxaVord Spaceport and targeting a Memorandum of Understanding in early 2027 on launch, assured access and defence.

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2026-10-09T03:35:32.167235-07:00

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SpaceWatch Global • Joshua Faleti

Galaxia and Maritime Launch Services Partner on Autonomous Flight Safety System

By SpaceWatch Global: Galaxia and Maritime Launch are developing an autonomous flight safety system for Spaceport Nova Scotia, supported by NRC IRAP funding.

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2026-10-09T00:35:06.795861-07:00

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SpaceWatch Global • Joshua Faleti

Telespazio BeNeLux Leads Consortium to Build Ground Infrastructure for ESA’s PROSPECT Lunar Mission

By SpaceWatch Global: Telespazio Belgium will lead ESA’s PROSPECT ground-infrastructure consortium for the 2027 lunar mission to search for water ice and volatiles.

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2026-10-09T00:35:06.485092-07:00

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SpaceWatch Global • Joshua Faleti

EQT Completes Exolaunch Acquisition as the Latter's Space Services Portfolio Expands

By SpaceWatch Global: EQT has completed its acquisition of Exolaunch, backing the German space company as it expands launch and deployment services globally.

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2026-10-09T00:35:06.893628-07:00

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SpaceWatch Global • Joshua Faleti

FCC's 15,000-Satellite SpaceX Approval Moves Starlink Mobile Closer to a Standalone Wireless Service

By SpaceWatch Global: FCC approves SpaceX’s 15,000-satellite Starlink Mobile system, granting spectrum flexibility that could reshape satellite-to-phone services.

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SpaceX Makes Big Play to Become a Wireless Carrier

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SpaceX Moves to Acquire Nationwide Low-Band Spectrum for Starlink Mobile

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2026-10-08T01:15:42.295836-07:00

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Via Satellite • Rachel Jewett

2026-10-08T14:05:38.699299-07:00

Commercial space station developers weigh astronaut transport options after Crew Dragon

Private astronaut Kellie Gerardi gets real about motherhood as she prepares to fly to space again

UK and Germany Commit to Deeper Space Cooperation, with SaxaVord at the Centre

Galaxia and Maritime Launch Services Partner on Autonomous Flight Safety System

Telespazio BeNeLux Leads Consortium to Build Ground Infrastructure for ESA’s PROSPECT Lunar Mission

EQT Completes Exolaunch Acquisition as the Latter's Space Services Portfolio Expands

FCC's 15,000-Satellite SpaceX Approval Moves Starlink Mobile Closer to a Standalone Wireless Service

SpaceX Makes Big Play to Become a Wireless Carrier

SpaceX Moves to Acquire Nationwide Low-Band Spectrum for Starlink Mobile

SpaceX Moves to Acquire Nationwide Low-Band Spectrum for Starlink Mobile

FCC's 15,000-Satellite SpaceX Approval Moves Starlink Mobile Closer to a Standalone Wireless Service

SpaceX Makes Big Play to Become a Wireless Carrier

UK and Germany Commit to Deeper Space Cooperation, with SaxaVord at the Centre

Private astronaut Kellie Gerardi gets real about motherhood as she prepares to fly to space again

Commercial space station companies consider future without Crew Dragon

Galaxia and Maritime Launch Services Partner on Autonomous Flight Safety System

Telespazio BeNeLux Leads Consortium to Build Ground Infrastructure for ESA’s PROSPECT Lunar Mission

EQT Completes Exolaunch Acquisition as the Latter's Space Services Portfolio Expands

Webb Observes "Extreme Debris Disks," Providing a Window into the Early Solar System

Europe’s Space Defenses Fall Just Shy of Weaponization

SpaceX calls for better coordination in orbit after near-misses with Starlink

James Webb Space Telescope helps detect the most distant Fast Radio Burst ever seen — and scientists are surprised by its source

SpaceX acquires nationwide low-band spectrum to expand Starlink into U.S. mobile service

SpaceX seeks $40 billion financing led by Apollo to buy Nvidia AI chips, FT reports

SpaceX seeks $40 billion financing led by Apollo to buy Nvidia AI chips, FT reports

South Korea’s Nuri completes fifth launch, deploying 14 of 15 satellites as Hanwha takes larger role

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