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China Satellite Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation

SpaceNews.com • Andrew Jones

China launches Zhuque-2E with eight orbital AI-computing satellites as recent missions expand Guowang and test laser links

China launched 10 satellites aboard a Zhuque-2E Y4 rocket, including eight intended to advance AI computing in orbit. The mission is part of a week of launches that also added to the Guowang constellation and tested orbital computing and laser links, according to the reports.

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2026-10-15T07:56:01.028379-07:00

Moon NASA

SpaceNews.com • SpaceNews Editor

How NASA is thinking about a moon base

By SpaceNews.com: In this episode, SpaceNews’ Mike Gruss talks with NASA’s Shatel Bhakta, the principal systems engineer for Moon Base, about what’s needed between now and 2028 and the incremental steps to the future.

1 Source

2026-10-15T08:30:39.896873-07:00

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PaxEx.Aero • Seth Miller

PlaneSense Extends IFC with Gogo Galileo Deal

By PaxEx.Aero: Longtime Gogo customer PlaneSense is extending its relationship with the inflight connectivity supplier, with plans to equip its full fleet of Pilatus PC-12 turboprops and PC-24 jets with Gogo Galileo satellite Wi-Fi.

Also: Airline Economics and Corporate Jet Investor

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2026-10-15T06:55:30.237573-07:00

European Spaceflight • Andrew Parsonson

Arianespace Targets 23 Nov Ariane 6 Return Following Reported Turbopump Fix

By European Spaceflight: Following reports that ArianeGroup has resolved a turbopump anomaly, Arianespace has announced that the next Ariane 6 flight is set for 23 November.

1 Source

2026-10-15T06:05:00.269323-07:00

Space Exploration & Science Missions NASA

Universe Today • Andy Tomaswick

SPHEREx Just Took the Fingerprints of Failed Stars Across Our Cosmic Neighborhood

By Universe Today: Brown dwarfs are the black (or brown?) sheep of astronomy. They’re too big to be considered a traditional gas planet, but they are too small to have started nuclear fusion and made the full transition to star-hood.

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2026-10-15T06:36:09.752436-07:00

Satellite Space Defense & Militarization

SpaceNews.com • Debra Werner

BlackSky and HEO extend agreement to gather non-Earth imagery

By SpaceNews.com: SAN FRANCISCO – BlackSky Technology announced a seven-figure extension contract Oct. 15 with Australian non-Earth imagery company HEO.

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2026-10-15T05:36:10.780914-07:00

Space Exploration & Science Missions

Space.com • Keith Cooper

Scientists discover 'chemical starter kit' for life in planetary birthplaces

By Space.com: An important piece in the puzzle of the interstellar chemistry that can lead to planets and life has come to light in several young star systems.

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2026-10-15T05:06:01.336239-07:00

Satellite Space Policy & International Cooperation Space Debris & Traffic Management Cybersecurity (Cyber Threats & Protection)

SpaceWatch Global • Torsten Kriening

#SpaceWatchGL Recap: Riyadh Day Three: Knowing Who Is Up There

By SpaceWatch Global: Riyadh day three: satellite identification, space cyber threats, live GEO interference and COPUOS progress, plus our verdict on three days ahead of WRC-27.

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2026-10-15T04:16:04.247040-07:00

China launches Zhuque-2E with eight orbital AI-computing satellites as recent missions expand Guowang and test laser links

How NASA is thinking about a moon base

PlaneSense Extends IFC with Gogo Galileo Deal

Arianespace Targets 23 Nov Ariane 6 Return Following Reported Turbopump Fix

SPHEREx Just Took the Fingerprints of Failed Stars Across Our Cosmic Neighborhood

BlackSky and HEO extend agreement to gather non-Earth imagery

Scientists discover 'chemical starter kit' for life in planetary birthplaces

#SpaceWatchGL Recap: Riyadh Day Three: Knowing Who Is Up There

How NASA is thinking about a moon base

Chinese launches boost Guowang constellation, add space computing sats

PlaneSense Extends IFC with Gogo Galileo Deal

SPHEREx Just Took the Fingerprints of Failed Stars Across Our Cosmic Neighborhood

Arianespace Targets 23 Nov Ariane 6 Return Following Reported Turbopump Fix

BlackSky Renews HEO Deal, Adds Gen-3 Imagery for Space Domain Awareness

United begins Starlink rollout on 737 MAX 8 fleet, starting with Guam-based jets

BlackSky Renews HEO Deal, Adds Gen-3 Imagery for Space Domain Awareness

Tillis calls on Pentagon inspector general to investigate Ukraine’s Starshield loss

UK awards ClearSpace $80 million prime contract for dual-satellite deorbit mission

Ukraine says new Starlink limits are disrupting military drones and exposing reliance on private satellite networks

Ukraine says new Starlink limits are disrupting military drones and exposing reliance on private satellite networks

SpaceX launches 6,300 pounds of cargo and science to the ISS, deploying two GHGSat methane-monitoring satellites

SpaceX launches 6,300 pounds of cargo and science to the ISS, deploying two GHGSat methane-monitoring satellites

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