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defense AI Hypersonic Space Defense & Militarization Defense Policy

Reuters

Trump plans Montana defense test range for autonomous weapons, space systems, electronic warfare and hypersonics

President Donald Trump says a new “super range” in Montana will test advanced military technologies, including autonomous weapons, space systems, electronic warfare and hypersonic weapons. The announcement outlines a proposed testing site but provides no details on its scope, schedule or funding.

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2026-10-14T22:04:29.312145-07:00

ISS Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation Commercial Space NASA

Space.com • Josh Dinner

Watch SpaceX deliver more than 6,000 pounds of cargo to the ISS today

By Space.com: SpaceX's CRS-35 cargo Dragon will rendezvous with the International Space Station today (Oct. 15) after a two-day chase. Here's how to watch it live.

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2026-10-14T21:25:38.508438-07:00

Space Exploration & Science Missions NASA

Ars Technica • Stephen Clark

Things are finally looking up for NASA's first missions to Venus in a generation

By Ars Technica: This is great news for us. We're staffing up. We're accelerating.".

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2026-10-14T14:04:58.725793-07:00

Supply Chain Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation Commercial Space

Reuters

Rocket Lab pushes Neutron rocket's debut flight to 2027, shares fall

By Reuters: Rocket Lab on Wednesday said the inaugural launch of its new, larger Neutron rocket was ‌delayed until next year, sending the space firm's shares down about 6% in extended trading.

SpaceNews.com

Rocket Lab delays first Neutron launch again

Bloomberg

Rocket Lab Falls After Neutron Rocket Debut Delayed to 2027

Also: Seeking Alpha and 3 more

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2026-10-14T15:04:42.508390-07:00

Satellite Sustainability & Climate Initiatives

SpaceNews.com • Debra Werner

Space-based methane monitoring proves accuracy in large-scale testing

By SpaceNews.com: ISCO – Space-based instruments accurately detected methane plumes in large-scale tests led by researchers at Stanford University.

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2026-10-14T16:10:39.352509-07:00

M&A Commercial Space

Bloomberg • Peyton Forte

Tesla-SpaceX Deal News Possible This Year, Barclays Analyst Says

By Bloomberg: A merger between Elon Musk’s Tesla Inc. and SpaceX could be announced ahead of the electric-vehicle maker’s annual general meeting, according to analysts at Barclays.

Also: Seeking Alpha, newsable.asianetnews.com and Bloomberg Law

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2026-10-14T15:05:17.281144-07:00

Satellite

Via Satellite • Mark Holmes

Eutelsat Signs Central European Broadcasting Deal

By Via Satellite: Connectivity Eutelsat Signs Central European Broadcasting Deal By Mark Holmes Wednesday, October 14, 2026 Via Satellite illustration Eutelsat has won further broadcast business in Central and Eastern Europe.

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2026-10-14T13:55:19.857234-07:00

Satellite Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation Commercial Space Asia-Pacific (APAC)

SpaceNews.com • Jeff Foust

Reflect Orbital books two launches with India’s Skyroot Aerospace

By SpaceNews.com: Reflect Orbital has purchased two launches from Skyroot Aerospace to deploy satellites it is developing to redirect sunlight to locations on the ground.

Also: Via Satellite

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2026-10-14T05:19:25.040850-07:00

Trump plans Montana defense test range for autonomous weapons, space systems, electronic warfare and hypersonics

Watch SpaceX deliver more than 6,000 pounds of cargo to the ISS today

Things are finally looking up for NASA's first missions to Venus in a generation

Rocket Lab pushes Neutron rocket's debut flight to 2027, shares fall

Rocket Lab delays first Neutron launch again

Rocket Lab Falls After Neutron Rocket Debut Delayed to 2027

Space-based methane monitoring proves accuracy in large-scale testing

Tesla-SpaceX Deal News Possible This Year, Barclays Analyst Says

Eutelsat Signs Central European Broadcasting Deal

Reflect Orbital books two launches with India’s Skyroot Aerospace

Trump says advanced defense test range to be located in Montana

Watch SpaceX deliver more than 6,000 pounds of cargo to the ISS today

Space-based methane monitoring proves accuracy in large-scale testing

Tesla-SpaceX Deal News Possible This Year, Barclays Analyst Says

Rocket Lab pushes Neutron rocket's debut flight to 2027, shares fall

Things are finally looking up for NASA's first missions to Venus in a generation

SpaceX's Starship just turned 10 years old. When will it go to Mars?

Life after the moon: Artemis II's Christina Koch steps down from active astronaut duty

SpaceX Returns First Starship Upper Stage to Starbase for Reusability Studies

Musk Blames Tycoon for Stalling Satellite Internet Access in India

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

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

NASA’s Perseverance rover sets Mars driving record at 28.10 miles

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