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SpaceNews.com • Andrew Parsonson

EU nations back military space project worth up to $27 billion, propose shared tracking data

European governments are preparing to invest as much as €24 billion ($27 billion) in a joint military space project spanning satellite communications, surveillance and missile warning. The initiative would also establish shared tracking data, deepening cooperation across Europe’s defense-space capabilities.

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2026-10-01T10:18:47.489687-07:00

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Space Intel Report • Peter B. de Selding

Satellite Hardware Suppliers Struggle to Keep Pace With Surging Demand

By Space Intel Report: PARIS — Are satellite hardware providers confident enough in the current boom to invest in new capacity? Are their supply chains keeping up?.

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2026-10-01T10:50:36.616089-07:00

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Space.com • Josh Dinner

Liftoff! SpaceX launches Crew-13 astronauts on fastest Dragon trip to International Space Station yet (video)

By Space.com: Crew-13 lifted off more than two weeks later than expected.

Associated Press

SpaceX launches 4 astronauts on a fast track to the International Space Station

orlandosentinel.com

‘Epic ride’: Skies open up to let SpaceX, NASA send Crew-13 to space

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2026-10-01T08:49:59.549533-07:00

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NASA Spaceflight • Chris Bergin

Canada Rocket Company plans first large-scale engine test site in London, Ontario

By NASA Spaceflight: Canada Rocket Company (CRC) will build Canada’s first large-scale rocket engine test facility at London International Airport, a $30 million complex intended for static firing of the company’s methalox engines as it develops a reusable medium-lift launch vehicle.

1 Source

2026-10-01T08:35:01.903989-07:00

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Bloomberg • Loren Grush

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

By Bloomberg: SpaceX launched 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.

NASA Spaceflight

Starfish Otter, other payloads launch on Transporter 18

SpaceNews.com

Crew-13 launches to the ISS

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

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SpaceNews.com • Mustafa Bilal

Too close for comfort: undisclosed U.S. space weapons and the risk of miscalculation

By SpaceNews.com: When a spacecraft closes in on another satellite, the operator tracking its trajectory on the other side now also has to consider whether that spacecraft is a weapon.

1 Source

2026-10-01T09:06:41.734714-07:00

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European Spaceflight • Andrew Parsonson

Norwegian Government Proposes Paying for Second Andøya Launch Pad

By European Spaceflight: Norway plans to invest almost €60 million to fund the construction of a second orbital launch pad at the Andøya Spaceport.

1 Source

2026-10-01T07:50:33.188568-07:00

Satellite AI Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation Commercial Space

Space.com • Mike Wall

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

EU nations back military space project worth up to $27 billion, propose shared tracking data

Satellite Hardware Suppliers Struggle to Keep Pace With Surging Demand

Liftoff! SpaceX launches Crew-13 astronauts on fastest Dragon trip to International Space Station yet (video)

SpaceX launches 4 astronauts on a fast track to the International Space Station

‘Epic ride’: Skies open up to let SpaceX, NASA send Crew-13 to space

Canada Rocket Company plans first large-scale engine test site in London, Ontario

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

Starfish Otter, other payloads launch on Transporter 18

Crew-13 launches to the ISS

Too close for comfort: undisclosed U.S. space weapons and the risk of miscalculation

Norwegian Government Proposes Paying for Second Andøya Launch Pad

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

SpaceX launches Google AI chips into orbit in push toward space-based data centers

Foundational emerges from stealth to commercialize satellite laser ranging

Satellite Hardware Suppliers Struggle to Keep Pace With Surging Demand

EU nations back military space project worth up to $27 billion, propose shared tracking data

Too close for comfort: undisclosed U.S. space weapons and the risk of miscalculation

Liftoff! SpaceX launches Crew-13 astronauts on fastest Dragon trip to International Space Station yet (video)

Canada Rocket Company plans first large-scale engine test site in London, Ontario

Norwegian Government Proposes Paying for Second Andøya Launch Pad

China launches Guowang, Yaogan-40 satellites, sets up busy Q4 manifest

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

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