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SpaceNews.com • Debra Werner

Honda and Redwire to develop robots for commercial space station crews

Honda will work with Redwire to develop robotic systems intended to assist crews aboard commercial space stations. The partnership links Honda’s robotics capabilities with Redwire’s commercial space infrastructure efforts as operators plan for crew-support technologies beyond the International Space Station.

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2026-10-01T05:00:41.082083-07:00

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Bloomberg • Loren Grush

SpaceX Set to Launch New Crew for NASA on Retiring Dragon Craft

By Bloomberg: SpaceX is poised to launch a new crew of four astronauts to the International Space Station on Thursday, as questions swirl over the company’s plans for the future of its human spaceflight program.

Space.com

SpaceX's powerful Falcon Heavy rocket launching secret US spy mission tonight: Watch it live

Space.com

SpaceX Crew-13 NASA launch live updates: Countdown underway, astronauts ready for liftoff

Also: Seeking Alpha and newsnationnow.com

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2026-10-01T02:51:10.364080-07:00

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Space.com • Mike Wall

SpaceX to Launch 130 Payloads, Including Prototype Google AI Satellite, on Transporter-18

By Space.com: SpaceX will launch 130 payloads to orbit today (Oct. 1), including a prototype Google AI satellite, on the Transporter-18 rideshare mission. Here's how to watch it live.

Also: CNBC and TechCrunch

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2026-10-01T03:05:06.248509-07:00

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Ars Technica • Stephen Clark

NASA’s Efforts to Save the Swift Space Observatory Fall Short

By Ars Technica: We did some really, really cool stuff. I'm absolutely gutted we weren't able to get further.".

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2026-10-01T04:35:44.327004-07:00

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SpaceWatch Global • Joshua Faleti

Skyrora Moves Closer to Orbital Launch with Scaled XL Hot-Fire Test

By SpaceWatch Global: UK rocketeers Skyrora successfully conducted a hot fire test of a scaled down version of the engine for the Skyrora XL orbital launch vehicle.

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2026-10-01T02:17:18.297199-07:00

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SpaceWatch Global • Joshua Faleti

NASA Sets 2028 Crewed Return for Boeing Starliner after 2024 Flight Problems

By SpaceWatch Global: NASA and Boeing target a 2028 Starliner return after a new uncrewed test in 2026, with spacecraft upgrades and Vulcan certification ahead.

2 Sources

2026-10-01T01:15:54.488398-07:00

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investors.rocketlabcorp.com • Rocket Lab Corporation

Rocket Lab Secures Largest-Ever Electron Commercial Deal: 20-Launch Contract for Synspective

By investors.rocketlabcorp.com: PDF Version The deal marks Rocket Lab’s single largest commercial launch contract for Electron to date, reinforcing Electron’s position as the world’s most in-demand rocket for small satellite constellation deployment LONG BEACH, Calif., Sept.

SpaceNews.com

Rocket Lab signs contract with Synspective for 20 Electron launches

SpaceWatch Global

Rocket Lab Signs 20-Launch Electron Deal With Synspective Through 2031

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10 Sources

2026-09-30T16:28:40.434240-07:00

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CNBC • Grace Kazarian, Morgan Brennan

Blue Origin's first outside funding round is 'oversubscribed' and not closed yet, CEO says

By CNBC: Blue Origin CEO Dave Limp said the space company still aims to return New Glenn to flight before the end of this year after the Cape Canaveral explosion in May.

Also: SpaceNews.com and pro.payloadspace.com

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2026-09-30T15:05:21.922604-07:00

Honda and Redwire to develop robots for commercial space station crews

SpaceX Set to Launch New Crew for NASA on Retiring Dragon Craft

SpaceX's powerful Falcon Heavy rocket launching secret US spy mission tonight: Watch it live

SpaceX Crew-13 NASA launch live updates: Countdown underway, astronauts ready for liftoff

SpaceX to Launch 130 Payloads, Including Prototype Google AI Satellite, on Transporter-18

NASA’s Efforts to Save the Swift Space Observatory Fall Short

Skyrora Moves Closer to Orbital Launch with Scaled XL Hot-Fire Test

NASA Sets 2028 Crewed Return for Boeing Starliner after 2024 Flight Problems

Rocket Lab Secures Largest-Ever Electron Commercial Deal: 20-Launch Contract for Synspective

Rocket Lab signs contract with Synspective for 20 Electron launches

Rocket Lab Signs 20-Launch Electron Deal With Synspective Through 2031

Blue Origin's first outside funding round is 'oversubscribed' and not closed yet, CEO says

Honda joins forces with Redwire to develop robots for commercial space stations

NASA’s Efforts to Save the Swift Space Observatory Fall Short

SpaceX to Launch 130 Payloads, Including Prototype Google AI Satellite, on Transporter-18

SpaceX Set to Launch New Crew for NASA on Retiring Dragon Craft

Skyrora Moves Closer to Orbital Launch with Scaled XL Hot-Fire Test

NASA Sets 2028 Crewed Return for Boeing Starliner after 2024 Flight Problems

Chinese electric-pump rocket startup Z-Trak raises new funding, targets 2027 debut for reusable Fission-A

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