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SpaceNews.com • Flexell Space

Flexell Space and Satoro plan 2027 and 2028 demonstrations of next-generation solar cells

South Korea’s Flexell Space and Singapore-based Satoro have agreed to demonstrate and validate next-generation space solar cells in orbit, with missions planned aboard SpaceX Falcon 9 launches in 2027 and 2028. Flexell will supply solar cells and test modules; Satoro will provide a satellite-as-a-service solution.

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2026-10-28T07:49:03.427525-07:00

Satellite Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation

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Space Intel Report • Peter B. de Selding

Every small satellite launch vehicle should have the Korean Kompsat-6 story in its sales pitch

By Space Intel Report: LA PLATA, Maryland — Korea’s Kompsat-6 radar observation satellite has become a poster child for the perils of booking a launch with a co-passenger instead of buying a dedicated launch, even if it’s more expensive.

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2026-10-28T08:36:20.829197-07:00

Mars Space Exploration & Science Missions NASA

Reuters • Will Dunham

NASA rover detects ultrafine dust particles on Mars

By Reuters: Mars is a dusty place. Dust is circulated by everyday winds, whirlwinds called dust devils and larger dust storms raging at local, regional and global scales.

Also: CNA

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2026-10-28T07:04:30.886843-07:00

Moon Space Exploration & Science Missions NASA

Universe Today • Andy Tomaswick

Glowing Salt Crystals Tracked Radiation Aboard Artemis I

By Universe Today: There weren’t any humans strapped into the bucket seats of the Orion spacecraft for the Artemis I mission.

Also: Science Daily

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2026-10-28T06:55:04.477777-07:00

Moon Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation

Bloomberg • Loren Grush

SpaceX’s Starship Refueling Mystery

By Bloomberg: No one yet knows how many times the giant rocket will need to refill its tanks in space for a moon mission.

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2026-10-28T07:06:37.628873-07:00

Space Exploration & Science Missions

Space.com • Mike Wall

Astronomers found a mysterious object beyond Neptune, and it could be a new dwarf planet

By Space.com: The Vera Rubin Observatory discovered a suspected dwarf planet beyond Neptune. If confirmed, it would be the sixth known dwarf planet in our solar system.

Also: dailygalaxy.com and zmescience.com

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2026-10-28T06:05:40.750455-07:00

Satellite Commercial Space

Payload • Douglas Gorman

Exclusive: Rendezvous Robotics Raises $20M to Develop Self-Assembling Spacecraft

By Payload: Rendezvous Robotics is developing technology to allow future satellites to launch in pieces that can self-assemble in space.

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2026-10-28T06:05:39.369672-07:00

defense Satellite Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact

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Reuters • Mark Trevelyan

Putin salutes Musk's genius as Russia plays catch-up with Starlink

By Reuters: President Vladimir Putin hailed Elon Musk as a genius on Wednesday, acknowledging Russia is only beginning to roll out its ‌answer to his Starlink satellite internet system.

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2026-10-28T09:04:33.637674-07:00

Flexell Space and Satoro plan 2027 and 2028 demonstrations of next-generation solar cells

Every small satellite launch vehicle should have the Korean Kompsat-6 story in its sales pitch

NASA rover detects ultrafine dust particles on Mars

Glowing Salt Crystals Tracked Radiation Aboard Artemis I

SpaceX’s Starship Refueling Mystery

Astronomers found a mysterious object beyond Neptune, and it could be a new dwarf planet

Exclusive: Rendezvous Robotics Raises $20M to Develop Self-Assembling Spacecraft

Putin salutes Musk's genius as Russia plays catch-up with Starlink

Putin salutes Musk's genius as Russia plays catch-up with Starlink

Every small satellite launch vehicle should have the Korean Kompsat-6 story in its sales pitch

Flexell Space and Satoro Agree to Collaborate on In-Orbit Demonstration of Next-Generation Space Solar Cells

NASA rover detects ultrafine dust particles on Mars

Glowing Salt Crystals Tracked Radiation Aboard Artemis I

SpaceX’s Starship Refueling Mystery

Virgin Galactic is finally revealing its new Delta-class spaceship this week

Blue Origin still pushing for return to flight of New Glenn this year

U.S. intelligence report publishes clear image of China’s secretive spaceplane

NASA ultraviolet telescope mission passes key review

easyJet selects Starlink for its Airbus fleet, with Wi-Fi installations due to begin in 2027

Musk says SpaceX closed $40 billion debt deal to buy GPUs for AI ambitions

Musk says SpaceX closed $40 billion debt deal to buy GPUs for AI ambitions

NASA shifts Artemis III docking test to 2027 as it targets crewed Moon landing in 2028

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