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SpaceNews.com • Andrew Jones

Landspace wins tender to launch China’s Haolong reusable cargo spaceplane

China’s commercial launch provider Landspace has topped a tender to launch an unidentified spacecraft, reported to be the Haolong reusable cargo spaceplane intended to serve the Tiangong space station. The award links a private launch provider with a spacecraft program supporting China’s crewed orbital infrastructure.

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2026-10-30T04:56:02.646424-07:00

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Ars Technica • Stephen Clark

ULA Wins Major NASA Contract as Vulcan Nears Return to Flight

By Ars Technica: It's been a good week for ULA with a big NASA contract and Vulcan nearing return-to-flight.

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2026-10-30T05:05:00.246654-07:00

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Payload • Victoria Woodburn

Telesat Stays Quiet on C$2.4B GEO Debt Due in December

By Payload: Telesat CEO Dan Goldberg told analysts the company was “pretty constrained” in what it could say about refinancing its legacy GEO debt.

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2026-10-30T05:05:25.419589-07:00

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Space.com • Mike Wall

Watch Virgin Galactic's new 'Delta-class' space plane take to the skies for the 1st time (video)

By Space.com: Virgin Galactic's first "Delta-class" space plane, the newly named Apeiron, lifted off for the first time on Thursday (Oct. 29) — beneath the wings of its carrier aircraft.

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2026-10-30T05:19:14.721905-07:00

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European Spaceflight • Andrew Parsonson

Ground Qualification Testing Begins for Callisto Reusable Rocket Demonstrator

By European Spaceflight: CNES has begun ground qualification testing for the Callisto reusable rocket demonstrator in French Guiana ahead of its planned first flight in 2027.

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2026-10-30T04:04:47.759620-07:00

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SpaceWatch Global • Christophe Bosquillon

#SpaceWatchGL GRAY SPACE - HALLOWEEN SPECIAL: TRICK or TRADE? How flipping the Starshield kill-switch over Ukraine eventually backfired

By SpaceWatch Global: Written by Christophe Bosquillon. A sudden restriction on Ukraine’s Starshield access exposed an uncomfortable question about battlefield connectivity: who ultimately controls critical space infrastructure?.

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2026-10-30T03:55:38.399560-07:00

Satellite Space Debris & Traffic Management

SpaceWatch Global • Joshua Faleti

Vyoma Brings Flamingo-1, Germany's First Space-Based SDA Telescope, Into Operation

By SpaceWatch Global: Vyoma has begun routine operations with Flamingo-1, adding an orbital optical capability to Europe's space surveillance efforts.

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2026-10-30T01:34:51.707155-07:00

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SpaceNews.com • Sandra Erwin

What’s at stake for military space in midterm elections

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2026-10-30T03:10:39.271126-07:00

Landspace wins tender to launch China’s Haolong reusable cargo spaceplane

ULA Wins Major NASA Contract as Vulcan Nears Return to Flight

Telesat Stays Quiet on C$2.4B GEO Debt Due in December

Watch Virgin Galactic's new 'Delta-class' space plane take to the skies for the 1st time (video)

Ground Qualification Testing Begins for Callisto Reusable Rocket Demonstrator

#SpaceWatchGL GRAY SPACE - HALLOWEEN SPECIAL: TRICK or TRADE? How flipping the Starshield kill-switch over Ukraine eventually backfired

Vyoma Brings Flamingo-1, Germany's First Space-Based SDA Telescope, Into Operation

What’s at stake for military space in midterm elections

ULA Wins Major NASA Contract as Vulcan Nears Return to Flight

Telesat Stays Quiet on C$2.4B GEO Debt Due in December

Landspace tops bid to launch China’s Haolong reusable cargo spaceplane

Watch Virgin Galactic's new 'Delta-class' space plane take to the skies for the 1st time (video)

#SpaceWatchGL GRAY SPACE - HALLOWEEN SPECIAL: TRICK or TRADE? How flipping the Starshield kill-switch over Ukraine eventually backfired

Ground Qualification Testing Begins for Callisto Reusable Rocket Demonstrator

Europe Begins Funding Offensive In-Space Capabilities

Satellogic Extends Non-Earth Imaging Partnership with HEO Through 2029

Blue Origin attempts end of year return and eyes Artemis IV selection

SR-1 on track for late 2028 launch

FCC approves Amazon Leo’s $11.5 billion acquisition of Globalstar

Putin praises Musk as Russia develops a Starlink rival and says Moscow is coordinating with US partners

Virgin Galactic unveils Apeiron, its next-generation Delta-class spaceplane, and pushes commercial flights to Q2 2027

SpaceX and Tesla boards form committees to consider a potential merger

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