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Europe Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation

European Spaceflight • Andrew Parsonson

Avio cuts scope and funding for STS rocket demonstrator after technical challenges and delays

Avio has reduced the scope of its STS rocket demonstrator programme and cut the funding allocated to it following technical challenges and delays. The change marks a setback for the demonstrator’s development, though the available reporting does not specify the scale of the cuts or a revised schedule.

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2026-11-06T00:04:34.987897-08:00

Europe Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation

SpaceWatch Global • James Hydzik

LEAP Revives Hope for Mainland UK Vertical Launch with Sutherland Spaceport MoU

By SpaceWatch Global: U.S. based LEAP and Highlands and Islands Enterprise signed an MoU regarding the development of Sutherland Spaceport.

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2026-11-06T00:34:54.731428-08:00

Viasat Satellite

Space Intel Report • Peter B. de Selding

Viasat hopes Viasat-3 satellites will energize its broadband markets; Equatys D2D JV still pending regulatory review

By Space Intel Report: BALI, Indonesia — Satellite hardware and service provider Viasat Inc.

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2026-11-05T23:34:45.612659-08:00

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SpaceWatch Global • Now What? Christophe Bosquillon

#SpaceWatchGL GRAY SPACE – Democrats Sweep Both U.S. Congressional Chambers. Space and Defence, Now What?

By SpaceWatch Global: How will the 2026 U.S. midterms reshape space policy? Christophe Bosquillon examines NASA, Space Force, Golden Dome and the implications for Europe.

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2026-11-06T01:34:55.589775-08:00

defense Satellite Commercial Space Space Defense & Militarization

Payload • Douglas Gorman, Victoria Woodburn

European Bodyguard Sats are Closer Thank You Think

By Payload: PAVE Space announced plans to launch a demo mission of its IBEX spacecraft—a highly maneuverable platform for commercial and defense payloads.

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2026-11-05T23:55:04.666892-08:00

Blue Origin Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation Commercial Space

CNBC • Annie Palmer

Blue Origin pushes launch to January 2027 as it races to rebuild damaged launchpad

By CNBC: CEO Dave Limp said the company has moved swiftly to repair a launchpad that was damaged by the New Glenn explosion in May but that the work hasn't been easy.

NASA Spaceflight

Blue Origin unveils New Glenn GS3 third stage and Northstar booster engine

Ars Technica

Blue Origin says it is building a higher-performing rocket engine at 1/4 the cost

Also: SpaceNews.com, Space.com, Spaceflight Now, Bloomberg, interestingengineering.com, Florida Today, blueorigin.com, The Verge, CNA and CNA

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2026-11-05T10:04:41.481903-08:00

ISS Human Spaceflight & Space Stations NASA

Space.com • Robert Z. Pearlman

'We got it done!' Spacewalking astronauts finish installing next-gen ISS solar arrays

By Space.com: Spacewalkers Anil Menon and Joshua Kutryk installed the final ISS Roll-Out Solar Array on Thursday (Nov. 5), wrapping up a multiyear effort to boost the station's power generation by 30%.

NASA Spaceflight

ISS astronauts install final iROSA solar panel to augment aging ISS power systems

Spaceflight Now

Spacewalkers complete five-year effort to upgrade space station power supply

Also: SpaceQ, CBS News, Spaceflight Now and spacefoundation.org

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2026-11-05T14:19:14.499072-08:00

North America Commercial Space

Bloomberg • Joe Lovinger, Madlin Mekelburg

Texas Governor-Elect Requests Pause on Land Talks With SpaceX

By Bloomberg: Texas Governor-elect Gina Hinojosa used her first news conference since winning election to spotlight her scrutiny of the potential sale of state park land to Elon Musk’s Space Exploration Technologies Corp.

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2026-11-05T15:04:47.424457-08:00

Avio cuts scope and funding for STS rocket demonstrator after technical challenges and delays

LEAP Revives Hope for Mainland UK Vertical Launch with Sutherland Spaceport MoU

Viasat hopes Viasat-3 satellites will energize its broadband markets; Equatys D2D JV still pending regulatory review

#SpaceWatchGL GRAY SPACE – Democrats Sweep Both U.S. Congressional Chambers. Space and Defence, Now What?

European Bodyguard Sats are Closer Thank You Think

Blue Origin pushes launch to January 2027 as it races to rebuild damaged launchpad

Blue Origin unveils New Glenn GS3 third stage and Northstar booster engine

Blue Origin says it is building a higher-performing rocket engine at 1/4 the cost

'We got it done!' Spacewalking astronauts finish installing next-gen ISS solar arrays

ISS astronauts install final iROSA solar panel to augment aging ISS power systems

Spacewalkers complete five-year effort to upgrade space station power supply

Texas Governor-Elect Requests Pause on Land Talks With SpaceX

#SpaceWatchGL GRAY SPACE – Democrats Sweep Both U.S. Congressional Chambers. Space and Defence, Now What?

LEAP Revives Hope for Mainland UK Vertical Launch with Sutherland Spaceport MoU

Avio Scales Back Demonstrator Programme Amid Technical Challenges

European Bodyguard Sats are Closer Thank You Think

Viasat hopes Viasat-3 satellites will energize its broadband markets; Equatys D2D JV still pending regulatory review

Democrat Jessica Killin ousts Republican in Colorado Springs’ military space hub

SES Sees Aviation, Defense Momentum Drive Modest Q3 Revenue Growth

US proposes space launch rule changes in potential boost for SpaceX

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Democratic midterm gains put defense spending and SpaceX under new scrutiny

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