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China Moon Space Exploration & Science Missions

SpaceNews.com • Andrew Jones

China seeks payloads for uncrewed Lanyue lunar lander test ahead of crewed landing before 2030

China is seeking payloads for an uncrewed mission of Lanyue, its human lunar landing system, ahead of a planned crewed moon landing before 2030. The mission will provide a flight opportunity for payloads as the country advances its lunar landing effort.

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2026-10-22T05:49:07.248900-07:00

Europe Space Exploration & Science Missions

SpaceWatch Global • Judith Delany

ESPI AC 2026 – Are We Alone? Why Europe Could Lead the Search for Life with Dr. Sarah Rugheimer

By SpaceWatch Global: Dr. Sarah Rugheimer joins Judith Delany to discuss LIFE, exoplanets and why Europe has the expertise to lead the search for life beyond Earth.

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2026-10-22T05:04:25.443502-07:00

defense Satellite Defense Industry & Major Contractors

SpaceNews.com • Debra Werner

BlackSky announces Gen-3 contract with international defense agency

By SpaceNews.com: ISCO — BlackSky Technology announced a “seven-figure” contract to provide an international defense agency in a “contested region” with assured access to high-resolution Gen-3 imagery and data, Herndon, Virginia-based BlackSky announced Oct.

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2026-10-22T05:35:43.875841-07:00

Moon Space Exploration & Science Missions Human Spaceflight & Space Stations NASA

SpaceNews.com • Jeff Foust

Study recommends four locations for human lunar missions beyond the south pole

By SpaceNews.com: A study has recommended several locations on the moon for future crewed missions even as NASA focuses on a base at the lunar south pole.

Also: Payload

2 Sources

2026-10-22T03:15:49.362927-07:00

Moon NASA

Space.com • Mike Wall

NASA giving update about Artemis moon plans on Oct. 23: Watch it live

By Space.com: NASA will provide an update about its Artemis III mission and its plans to land astronauts on the moon during a press conference on Friday (Oct. 23). Here's how to watch it live.

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2026-10-22T03:05:46.572866-07:00

aviation PaxEx Airline Industry & Market Trends Airlines United Airlines

FlightGlobal • Kerry Reals

How United is banking on Starlink to offset 12 more months of high fuel costs

By FlightGlobal: US carrier expects fuel prices to remain elevated throughout all of 2027 and sees head start on installing SpaceX’s LEO wi-fi solution as a key differentiator that will draw passengers from other airlines.

The Hill

Rubio, Hegseth point finger at Musk in Starlink slowdown

Also: CNBC and militarnyi.com

4 Sources

2026-10-22T04:05:10.247768-07:00

defense Space Force Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation

Politico • Audrey Decker

Space Force scrambles as Musk’s SpaceX retires its major rocket

By Politico: Other rocket-makers have faced delays getting their vehicles up and running, leaving the Pentagon in a bind.

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2026-10-22T03:37:08.459279-07:00

Event Europe Space Policy & International Cooperation

SpaceWatch Global • Judith Delany

#SpaceWatchGL Recap: ESPI at 20 – Europe's aspirations are big. Now it needs the nerve.

By SpaceWatch Global: At ESPI’s 20th Annual Conference, Europe confronted fragmentation, sovereignty and ambition. Can it move from reacting to setting its own space agenda?.

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2026-10-22T02:04:28.666151-07:00

China seeks payloads for uncrewed Lanyue lunar lander test ahead of crewed landing before 2030

ESPI AC 2026 – Are We Alone? Why Europe Could Lead the Search for Life with Dr. Sarah Rugheimer

BlackSky announces Gen-3 contract with international defense agency

Study recommends four locations for human lunar missions beyond the south pole

NASA giving update about Artemis moon plans on Oct. 23: Watch it live

How United is banking on Starlink to offset 12 more months of high fuel costs

Rubio, Hegseth point finger at Musk in Starlink slowdown

Space Force scrambles as Musk’s SpaceX retires its major rocket

#SpaceWatchGL Recap: ESPI at 20 – Europe's aspirations are big. Now it needs the nerve.

BlackSky announces Gen-3 contract with international defense agency

China seeks payloads for crewed moon lander test mission

ESPI AC 2026 – Are We Alone? Why Europe Could Lead the Search for Life with Dr. Sarah Rugheimer

How United is banking on Starlink to offset 12 more months of high fuel costs

Space Force scrambles as Musk’s SpaceX retires its major rocket

Study recommends four locations for human lunar missions beyond the south pole

NASA to change how it selects science missions

Musk Tries to Lock In His Tesla-SpaceX Dream Before Trump’s Exit

Musk Is Getting It Wrong on India’s Space Oligarchs

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SpaceX and Tesla form committees to explore a potential merger

Musk pledges one SpaceX share to every U.S. child, a gift valued at nearly $11 billion

FAA expected to certify Boeing 737 MAX 10 Tuesday, completing the 737 MAX family after nearly a decade

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