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Bloomberg • Loren Grush

NASA targets mid-2027 Artemis III rendezvous and docking test as lunar mission sequence shifts

NASA says Artemis III remains on track for a 2027 launch, with the mission intended to test rendezvous and docking between Orion and commercial lunar landers. The agency has revised the program sequence, making Artemis III a low-Earth-orbit systems demonstration and moving the first crewed lunar landing to Artemis IV, targeted for 2028, amid concerns about hardware readiness.

Aerospace America • Cat Hofacker

NASA eyeing year-end tanking test and summer 2027 launch for Artemis III

spacefoundation.org

Artemis III On Track for Triple-Launch in 2027

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2026-10-23T14:05:05.142860-07:00

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Via Satellite • Rachel Jewett

Xona Prepares to Start Navigation Service in Beta With Recent Launch and $250M Raise

By Via Satellite: Xona is preparing to start initial beta service for its commercial satellite navigation service in early 2027 after two major milestones this week — a six-satellite launch and a $250 million Series D funding raise.

Also: satnews.com and newspaceeconomy.ca

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2026-10-23T11:35:41.438430-07:00

Satellite Policy & Regulation

Space Intel Report • Peter B. de Selding

Thaicom, this time with letter from satellite builder Astranis, returns to ITU to request deadline extension for Thaicom 9

By Space Intel Report: LA PLATA,Maryland — Satellite fleet operator Thaicom has submitted further proof to international regulators that the delay of its Thaicom-9 geostationary-orbit satellite was caused by a March incident at manufacturer Astranis and was beyond Thaicom’s control.

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2026-10-23T12:34:48.377082-07:00

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Ars Technica • Stephen Clark

Inside the Pentagon, the pressure is on to find a home for a new spaceport

By Ars Technica: Space Force considering options: public-private, federal installation, state land.

1 Source

2026-10-23T13:04:54.797379-07:00

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SpaceNews.com • Jeff Foust

ESA says Ariane 6 engine issues resolved

By SpaceNews.com: ESA says engine issues that have delayed Ariane 6 launches have been resolved as it continues to study ways to increase the vehicle’s flight rate.

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2026-10-23T11:20:40.377619-07:00

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Universe Today • Evan Gough

Saudi Arabia Joins the Search for Alien Civilizations

By Universe Today: Saudi Arabia is joining the search for alien signals coming from the cosmos. They're collaborating with SETI in the endeavour.

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2026-10-23T11:35:25.059338-07:00

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SpaceNews.com • Sandra Erwin

Pentagon looking past Earth orbit for its next military frontier

By SpaceNews.com: WASHINGTON — The U.S. Space Force is moving to acquire its first military capabilities designed for the vast reaches between Earth and the moon, setting a goal of fielding an initial system by late 2029 as Pentagon leaders describe cislunar space as a future battlefield.

Also: SpaceNews.com, SpaceNews.com and insidedefense.com

4 Sources

2026-10-23T07:49:03.164448-07:00

Space.com • Chelsea Gohd

Private Griffin lunar lander passes critical tests ahead of first Moon mission

By Space.com: The robotic Griffin lunar lander has passed a host of critical tests ahead of its first-ever moon mission, which is scheduled to launch later this year.

1 Source

2026-10-23T07:05:35.661293-07:00

NASA targets mid-2027 Artemis III rendezvous and docking test as lunar mission sequence shifts

NASA eyeing year-end tanking test and summer 2027 launch for Artemis III

Artemis III On Track for Triple-Launch in 2027

Xona Prepares to Start Navigation Service in Beta With Recent Launch and $250M Raise

Thaicom, this time with letter from satellite builder Astranis, returns to ITU to request deadline extension for Thaicom 9

Inside the Pentagon, the pressure is on to find a home for a new spaceport

ESA says Ariane 6 engine issues resolved

Saudi Arabia Joins the Search for Alien Civilizations

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Private Griffin lunar lander passes critical tests ahead of first Moon mission

NASA Commits to Lunar Mission Timeline Despite Hardware Concerns

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Thaicom, this time with letter from satellite builder Astranis, returns to ITU to request deadline extension for Thaicom 9

Saudi Arabia Joins the Search for Alien Civilizations

Xona Prepares to Start Navigation Service in Beta With Recent Launch and $250M Raise

ESA says Ariane 6 engine issues resolved

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