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Universe Today • Andy Tomaswick

May 2024 solar storm breached Earth’s supposedly impenetrable radiation shield

The solar storm that produced auroras as far south as Florida and Mexico also breached Earth’s so-called “impenetrable” space radiation shield from within, according to the article. The finding highlights how a major solar event can affect the space environment around Earth.

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2026-10-30T05:55:50.911818-07:00

Space Policy & International Cooperation

SpaceNews.com • Dale Skran, Grant Henriksen, Hoyt Davidson, Karlton D. Johnson, Stan Rosen

America needs a Space Academy for the space age

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2026-10-30T06:05:39.559443-07:00

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Space.com • Mike Wall

Watch Virgin Galactic's new 'Delta-class' space plane take to the skies for the 1st time (video)

By Space.com: Virgin Galactic's first "Delta-class" space plane, the newly named Apeiron, lifted off for the first time on Thursday (Oct. 29) — beneath the wings of its carrier aircraft.

Also: Aerospace Testing Intnl and avbrief.com

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2026-10-30T05:19:14.721905-07:00

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Space.com • Daisy Dobrijevic

Look up! China's mysterious space plane is visible over the US this week

By Space.com: China's secretive space plane could be visible to the naked eye over the US in the coming days. Find out where and when to look.

Also: Seeking Alpha and avbrief.com

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2026-10-30T05:19:14.929695-07:00

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Ars Technica • Stephen Clark

ULA Wins Major NASA Contract as Vulcan Nears Return to Flight

By Ars Technica: It's been a good week for ULA, with big NASA contract, Vulcan nearing return-to-flight.

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2026-10-30T05:05:00.246654-07:00

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SpaceNews.com • Andrew Jones

Landspace tops bid to launch China’s Haolong reusable cargo spaceplane

By SpaceNews.com: Commercial launch firm Landspace has topped a tender to launch an unidentified spacecraft, understood to be the reusable Haolong spaceplane to serve Tiangong space station.

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2026-10-30T04:56:02.646424-07:00

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Payload • Victoria Woodburn

Telesat Stays Quiet on C$2.4B GEO Debt Due in December

By Payload: Telesat CEO Dan Goldberg told analysts the company was “pretty constrained” in what it could say about refinancing its legacy GEO debt.

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2026-10-30T05:05:25.419589-07:00

Europe ESA Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation

European Spaceflight • Andrew Parsonson

Ground Qualification Testing Begins for Callisto Reusable Rocket Demonstrator

By European Spaceflight: CNES has begun ground qualification testing for the Callisto reusable rocket demonstrator in French Guiana ahead of its planned first flight in 2027.

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2026-10-30T04:04:47.759620-07:00

May 2024 solar storm breached Earth’s supposedly impenetrable radiation shield

America needs a Space Academy for the space age

Watch Virgin Galactic's new 'Delta-class' space plane take to the skies for the 1st time (video)

Look up! China's mysterious space plane is visible over the US this week

ULA Wins Major NASA Contract as Vulcan Nears Return to Flight

Landspace tops bid to launch China’s Haolong reusable cargo spaceplane

Telesat Stays Quiet on C$2.4B GEO Debt Due in December

Ground Qualification Testing Begins for Callisto Reusable Rocket Demonstrator

Look up! China's mysterious space plane is visible over the US this week

Earth’s “Impenetrable” Space Radiation Shield Was Just Breached From Within

America needs a Space Academy for the space age

ULA Wins Major NASA Contract as Vulcan Nears Return to Flight

Telesat Stays Quiet on C$2.4B GEO Debt Due in December

Landspace tops bid to launch China’s Haolong reusable cargo spaceplane

Vyoma Brings Flamingo-1, Germany's First Space-Based SDA Telescope, Into Operation

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Satellogic Extends Non-Earth Imaging Partnership with HEO Through 2029

FCC approves Amazon Leo’s $11.5 billion acquisition of Globalstar

Putin praises Musk as Russia develops a Starlink rival and says Moscow is coordinating with US partners

Virgin Galactic unveils Apeiron, its next-generation Delta-class spaceplane, and pushes commercial flights to Q2 2027

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