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European Spaceflight • Andrew Parsonson

Norway proposes funding a second orbital launch pad at Andøya Spaceport

Norway’s proposed 2027 budget allocates funding for a second orbital launch pad at Andøya Spaceport. The plan would expand the site’s launch infrastructure, though the available report does not specify the amount, schedule or launch vehicles the additional pad would support.

2026-10-13T00:04:45.805378-07:00
Satellite   North America   M&A  
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Reuters

CSG enters space sector as largest shareholder in Canada's MDA Space

By Reuters: Czech arms maker CSG said ​on Tuesday it ‌had acquired a 9.5% stake in Canada's ​MDA Space , ​becoming the satellite and ⁠space technology company's ​largest shareholder.

Also: CNA
2026-10-12T23:04:35.268719-07:00
Mars   Space Exploration & Science Missions   NASA  
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New York Times • Kenneth Chang

28 Miles and Counting: NASA’s Perseverance Rover Sets a Mars Driving Record

By New York Times: Advances in self-driving technology have made it easier to traverse distant worlds.

Also: ESA, CNA and interestingengineering.com
2026-10-12T19:34:03.309178-07:00
ISS   Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation   Space Exploration & Science Missions   Human Spaceflight & Space Stations   Commercial Space   NASA  
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Space.com • Mike Wall

SpaceX launching 6,300 pounds of cargo to the ISS today: Watch it live

By Space.com: SpaceX will launch more than 3 tons of cargo toward the International Space Station on Tuesday morning (Oct. 13), and you can watch the action live.

2026-10-12T14:05:16.213970-07:00
Satellite   Europe   LEO   Moon   Space Exploration & Science Missions   Commercial Space   Space Defense & Militarization   Thales  
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satnews.com

ispace-EUROPE and ALTEC Partner for Lunar Rover Testing and Mission Simulations

By satnews.com: On October 12, 2026, Luxembourg-based ispace-EUROPE S.A. and Italian space engineering firm ALTEC S.p.A. signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate on lunar rover testing, mission simulations, and operator training.

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Also: SpaceWatch Global and SpaceWatch Africa
2026-10-12T07:14:58.857862-07:00
Space Exploration & Science Missions   Human Spaceflight & Space Stations  
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Space.com • Hanneke Weitering, Tariq Malik

On this day in space! Oct. 12, 1964: The Soviet Union launches Voskhod 1, the 1st multi-person cosmonaut crew, into space

By Space.com: On Oct. 12, 1964, the Soviet Union launched Voskhod 1, a 24-hour crewed mission that achieved several "firsts" for human spaceflight. Here's why it mattered.

2026-10-12T08:06:21.685906-07:00