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Margaret Hamilton, who led software development for NASA’s Apollo missions, dies at 90

Hamilton led the software engineering team at MIT’s Instrumentation Laboratory during NASA’s Apollo program. Her work helped guide the missions, making her a defining figure in the development of software for human spaceflight.

New York Times

Margaret Hamilton, Whose Software Guided the Apollo Missions, Has Died

Wall Street Journal

Margaret Hamilton, Who Developed Software for First Moon Landing, Dies at 90

Also: CNN and The Guardian

5 Sources

2026-10-07T15:00:38.978119-07:00

Commercial Space

CNBC • Alexa LoMonaco

Cramer says SpaceX’s latest price target hike could signal something bigger

By CNBC: CNBC's Jim Cramer said Goldman Sachs’ latest price target hike on SpaceX is a sign that Elon Musk's ambitious vision for the company may be becoming reality faster than investors expected.

1 Source

2026-10-07T17:04:52.533950-07:00

Blue Origin Commercial Space

Bloomberg • Sana Pashankar

Blue Origin IPO Makes Sense Within Next Few Years, Bezos Says

By Bloomberg: Blue Origin LLC is likely to pursue an initial public offering within the next several years, after raising billions of dollars in its first outside funding round, billionaire founder Jeff Bezos said.

Also: CNA and Bloomberg Law

3 Sources

2026-10-07T17:05:08.265446-07:00

Mars Space Exploration & Science Missions

Universe Today • Matthew Williams

New Study Shows That Earth and Mars Had Different Origins

By Universe Today: A surprising discovery suggests that Mars and Earth formed through different processes, which could help scientists confirm whether exoplanets are habitable.

1 Source

2026-10-07T15:05:30.431243-07:00

Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation Commercial Space NASA

Space.com • Mike Wall

'Things are going super well at 39A': SpaceX gearing up to launch Starship from Florida for 1st time

By Space.com: SpaceX is working hard to get historic Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center ready for launches of the company's Starship megarocket. The first such liftoff may be just a few months away.

1 Source

2026-10-07T15:05:38.649681-07:00

FCC Satellite LEO Commercial Space Policy & Regulation

smallsatnews.com

FCC Grants SpaceX Approval for 15,000-Satellite Very Low Earth Orbit Direct-to-Device Constellation

By smallsatnews.com: On October 7, 2026, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) granted regulatory approval to SpaceX to launch and operate a 15,000-satellite Very Low Earth Orbit (VLEO) constellation dedicated to direct-to-device (D2D) satellite-to-cellular communications.

SpaceNews.com

FCC tees up another D2D boost after approving Starlink Mobile upgrade

CNBC

FCC to vote on auctioning 25MHz of 'prime spectrum' in move that could benefit Amazon, SpaceX

Also: Via Satellite, exterrajsc.com and satnews.com

6 Sources

2026-10-07T09:15:31.864868-07:00

Satellite AI

Via Satellite • Mark Holmes

Azercosmos Launches AI Platform

By Via Satellite: Azercosmos has made a significant move in the AI arena. It has launched Platerra, an AI-powered platform designed to automatically analyze satellite imagery and turn it into geospatial information that can support decision-making across a range of applications.

2 Sources

2026-10-07T13:28:09.181515-07:00

Satellite

Via Satellite • Rachel Jewett

Gilat Reports $38M in Recent Contracts for SkyEdge and Peru Connectivity

By Via Satellite: Gilat Satellite Networks reports recent contract wins totalling $38 million for its SkyEdge system and connectivity projects in Peru. Wednesday, Gilat.

Also: Satellite Evolution

2 Sources

2026-10-07T12:55:02.034177-07:00

Margaret Hamilton, who led software development for NASA’s Apollo missions, dies at 90

Margaret Hamilton, Whose Software Guided the Apollo Missions, Has Died

Margaret Hamilton, Who Developed Software for First Moon Landing, Dies at 90

Cramer says SpaceX’s latest price target hike could signal something bigger

Blue Origin IPO Makes Sense Within Next Few Years, Bezos Says

New Study Shows That Earth and Mars Had Different Origins

'Things are going super well at 39A': SpaceX gearing up to launch Starship from Florida for 1st time

FCC Grants SpaceX Approval for 15,000-Satellite Very Low Earth Orbit Direct-to-Device Constellation

FCC tees up another D2D boost after approving Starlink Mobile upgrade

FCC to vote on auctioning 25MHz of 'prime spectrum' in move that could benefit Amazon, SpaceX

Azercosmos Launches AI Platform

Gilat Reports $38M in Recent Contracts for SkyEdge and Peru Connectivity

Cramer says SpaceX’s latest price target hike could signal something bigger

Blue Origin IPO Makes Sense Within Next Few Years, Bezos Says

Margaret Hamilton, computing pioneer who led software development for the Apollo program, dies at 90

New Study Shows That Earth and Mars Had Different Origins

'Things are going super well at 39A': SpaceX gearing up to launch Starship from Florida for 1st time

Azercosmos Launches AI Platform

Eutelsat Signs Broadcast Renewal With Algeria’s National Operator

Musk Attacks Unnamed Indian ‘Oligarchs’ for Locking Out Starlink

On this day in space! Oct. 7, 2002: NASA launches space shuttle Atlantis to deliver backbone of the ISS on STS-112 mission

The Breakthroughs and Bottlenecks of Financing Europe's Space Ambitions

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

SpaceX shares rebound nearly 60% from August low as Morgan Stanley turns bullish; FAA eases aircraft exposure to space-debris ri

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