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European Spaceflight • Andrew Parsonson

PLD Space tests MIURA 5 flight termination system ahead of planned 2027 debut

PLD Space has completed an explosive test of the flight termination system for its MIURA 5 rocket, a milestone in preparations for the vehicle’s inaugural flight planned for 2027. The test advances a key safety system ahead of launch, though no further technical details were provided.

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2026-11-04T03:04:37.583286-08:00

North America Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation Commercial Space

SpaceWatch Global • Joshua Faleti

Maritime Launch Services Moves to Toronto Stock Exchange as Spaceport Nova Scotia's Development Progresses

By SpaceWatch Global: Maritime Launch begins trading on the TSX as it advances Spaceport Nova Scotia through new government and commercial partnerships.

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2026-11-04T01:35:05.703831-08:00

Workforce & Skills Development

SpaceWatch Global • Judith Delany

#SpaceWatchGL Opinion: We Tell Children They Can Become Astronauts. But What About the Other Space Careers?

By SpaceWatch Global: Space careers go far beyond astronauts. Why early outreach, diverse role models and broader career education matter for the next generation.

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2026-11-04T01:35:05.730917-08:00

Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation Commercial Space Asia-Pacific (APAC)

FlightGlobal • David Kaminski-Morrow

Hanwha opens South Korean facility to build Nuri launch vehicles

By FlightGlobal: Aerospace firm preparing to produce domestically-developed rocket from end of decade. South Korean firm Hanwha Aerospace has formally inaugurated a space launch vehicle manufacturing facility at Suncheon as it aims to establish a solid presence in the private space market.

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2026-11-04T02:05:09.042897-08:00

defense Europe Missile Systems & Strategic Weapons

AeroTime • Clement Charpentreau

France launches SyLEx sounding rocket to test technology for M51.4 missile

By AeroTime: France launched a SyLEx sounding rocket from Biscarrosse, carrying experiments for the future M51.4 submarine-launched ballistic missile.

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2026-11-04T00:34:21.662243-08:00

Satellite Commercial Space NASA

SpaceNews.com • Jeff Foust

Starfish Space’s first Otter servicing spacecraft fails

By SpaceNews.com: Starfish Space says its first Otter servicing spacecraft failed shortly after launch when a fault protection system on the satellite blocked communications.

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2026-11-03T20:30:41.021318-08:00

Satellite Europe LEO Policy & Regulation

Space Intel Report • Peter B. de Selding

ITU OKs deadline extension for Open Cosmos broadband network, but reduces constellation size by 50%

By Space Intel Report: BALI, Indonesia— International regulators have dealt a setback to plans by Europe’s Open Cosmos for a broadband LEO network by effectively limiting the company to half the number of satellites it had planned.

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2026-11-03T18:15:30.321587-08:00

Human Spaceflight & Space Stations Space Policy & International Cooperation

Axios • Thomas Novelly

Trump calls for outer space "development" on election night

By Axios: As Americans wrapped up voting, President Trump called for "a permanent presence by American citizens" in outer space.

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2026-11-03T17:28:35.477220-08:00

PLD Space tests MIURA 5 flight termination system ahead of planned 2027 debut

Maritime Launch Services Moves to Toronto Stock Exchange as Spaceport Nova Scotia's Development Progresses

#SpaceWatchGL Opinion: We Tell Children They Can Become Astronauts. But What About the Other Space Careers?

Hanwha opens South Korean facility to build Nuri launch vehicles

France launches SyLEx sounding rocket to test technology for M51.4 missile

Starfish Space’s first Otter servicing spacecraft fails

ITU OKs deadline extension for Open Cosmos broadband network, but reduces constellation size by 50%

Trump calls for outer space "development" on election night

PLD Space Completes MIURA 5 Flight Termination System Test

Maritime Launch Services Moves to Toronto Stock Exchange as Spaceport Nova Scotia's Development Progresses

#SpaceWatchGL Opinion: We Tell Children They Can Become Astronauts. But What About the Other Space Careers?

Hanwha opens South Korean facility to build Nuri launch vehicles

France launches SyLEx sounding rocket to test technology for M51.4 missile

Starfish Space’s first Otter servicing spacecraft fails

Creditors Challenge Transfers of Low-Earth-Orbit Satellite Network Assets

Globalstar Questions Supplier Relationship With Rocket Lab When Iridium Acquisition Closes

Students Test Prototype Landing Pad to Make Lunar Operations Safe

China’s Star Vision to build AI constellation for Oman

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Northwood Space raises $375 million at $2 billion valuation to expand satellite ground network

China details two-launch architecture for first crewed lunar landing before 2030

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