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SpaceNews.com • Jeff Foust

US midterms could test bipartisan support for NASA and civil space policy

A change in party control of Congress after the midterm elections could challenge the longstanding bipartisan consensus behind civil space policy, putting NASA’s legislative and funding environment in focus. The outcome may shape how reliably the agency can pursue priorities across shifting political control.

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2026-11-02T05:25:41.789458-08:00

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Payload • Douglas Gorman

Northwood Space Raises $375M Series C at $2B Valuation

By Payload: Northwood Space announced the closing of $375M Series C, valuing the company at $2B, and bringing its total capital raised to $500M+.

Via Satellite

Northwood Space to Scale Ground Network Build-Out With $375M Funding Raise

Bloomberg

Northwood Hits $2 Billion Valuation Backed by a16z, DFJ Growth

Also: SpaceNews.com and insidedefense.com

5 Sources

2026-11-02T02:34:43.477848-08:00

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SpaceWatch Global • Nicolaus Hanowski

#SpaceWatchGL Opinion: Europe's Window on the World Is Wide Open. That's the Problem.

By SpaceWatch Global: ESA’s Nicolaus Hanowski nailed 10 strengths and 10 weaknesses of Europe’s Earth observation to the door. Torsten Kriening on what must change.

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2026-11-02T03:04:16.998344-08:00

Satellite

Payload • Douglas Gorman

Hydrosat Unveils New High-Res MWIR Thermal Capability

By Payload: Hydrosat unveiled a new thermal mid-wave infrared (MWIR) program, called Nyktòs, which is designed to capture high-resolution imagery.

1 Source

2026-11-02T03:05:17.907788-08:00

Satellite M&A Commercial Space

Washington Post • Faiz Siddiqui, Patience Haggin

Inside Elon Musk’s plan to conquer a new industry

By Washington Post: SpaceX is in talks to buy Boost Mobile or use its network, giving Musk a potential backdoor into the $235 billion cellphone market.

SpaceNews.com

Amazon’s launch gamble reaches a turning point

Financial Times

Canada backs a rival to Starlink but a $2bn debt battle threatens its plans

Also: Seeking Alpha, CNA and thenextweb.com

6 Sources

2026-11-02T02:04:38.092411-08:00

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APEX

SES and Air Astana Launch Multi-Orbit Inflight Connectivity on Airbus A321LR Fleet

By APEX: Air Astana has launched SES’ multi-orbit Wi-Fi service on its first Airbus A321LR, with plans to expand connectivity across the fleet.

Airline Economics

Finnair selects SES for multi-orbit Wi-Fi on new E195-E2 fleet

Business Traveller

Air Astana Installs Wifi on A321LR Jets

5 Sources

2026-11-02T01:34:19.704550-08:00

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Space Intel Report • Peter B. de Selding

US Space Force effort to assure surge capacity on commercial space assets starts small; it gets harder from here

By Space Intel Report: LA PLATA, Maryland— US Space Force and commercial satellite operators have always warned that crafting a legal structure granting surge capacity to the military during an emergency was never going to be easy.

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2026-11-02T03:35:29.244468-08:00

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APEX • Joshua Kupietzky

Singapore Airlines to Introduce Next-Generation KrisWorld Entertainment and Starlink Wi-Fi

By APEX: Singapore Airlines plans to introduce upgraded KrisWorld entertainment features and high-speed Starlink Wi-Fi on selected aircraft in 2027.

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2026-11-02T02:34:23.274674-08:00

US midterms could test bipartisan support for NASA and civil space policy

Northwood Space Raises $375M Series C at $2B Valuation

Northwood Space to Scale Ground Network Build-Out With $375M Funding Raise

Northwood Hits $2 Billion Valuation Backed by a16z, DFJ Growth

#SpaceWatchGL Opinion: Europe's Window on the World Is Wide Open. That's the Problem.

Hydrosat Unveils New High-Res MWIR Thermal Capability

Inside Elon Musk’s plan to conquer a new industry

Amazon’s launch gamble reaches a turning point

Canada backs a rival to Starlink but a $2bn debt battle threatens its plans

SES and Air Astana Launch Multi-Orbit Inflight Connectivity on Airbus A321LR Fleet

Finnair selects SES for multi-orbit Wi-Fi on new E195-E2 fleet

Air Astana Installs Wifi on A321LR Jets

US Space Force effort to assure surge capacity on commercial space assets starts small; it gets harder from here

Singapore Airlines to Introduce Next-Generation KrisWorld Entertainment and Starlink Wi-Fi

Midterm election to test bipartisan support for NASA

US Space Force effort to assure surge capacity on commercial space assets starts small; it gets harder from here

What is Starshield? A look at SpaceX's military satellite network

Hydrosat Unveils New High-Res MWIR Thermal Capability

#SpaceWatchGL Opinion: Europe's Window on the World Is Wide Open. That's the Problem.

Northwood Space Raises $375M Series C at $2B Valuation

Europe space chief heads to Gulf as bloc looks beyond US

ispace Strengthens Saudi Arabia Operations With Anas Al-Shuwayer Appointment

What is Starshield? A look at SpaceX's military satellite network

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India’s NVS-03 launch restores NavIC to minimum operational configuration

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