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Payload • Douglas Gorman

Skyrora shifts orbital launch timeline to 2030, prioritizing a measured rocket-development approach

UK launcher Skyrora is moving its anticipated orbital launch timeline to 2030, arguing that being first to market is not necessarily the decisive advantage. The company is defending a deliberate approach to rocket development as it works toward entering the orbital launch market.

Also: Payload
2026-10-02T01:20:47.158410-07:00
Satellite   Europe   Defense Budgets & Spending   Space Policy & International Cooperation   Space Defense & Militarization  
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SpaceNews.com • Andrew Parsonson

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

By SpaceNews.com: BURG — European governments are preparing to invest up to 24 billion euros ($27 billion) in SPACE, a joint military space project spanning satellite communications, surveillance and missile warning.

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2026-10-01T10:18:47.489687-07:00
ISS   ESA   Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation   Space Exploration & Science Missions   Human Spaceflight & Space Stations   Commercial Space   NASA  
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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: SpaceX launched NASA's Crew-13 mission this morning (Oct. 1), sending four astronauts to the International Space Station for a six-month stay.

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

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

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