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SpaceWatch Global • Joshua Faleti

SpaceX’s Starship reaches orbit on first orbital flight, deploys 26 Starlink satellites despite engine shutdown

Starship reached orbit for the first time on its 14th test flight and deployed 26 V3 Starlink satellites using its “Pez dispenser” system. An engine shutdown forced SpaceX to end the planned 10-hour mission early, bringing the fully reusable vehicle home ahead of schedule.

NASA Spaceflight • Chris Bergin

NASA, Boeing outline Starliner's return path to ISS crew rotations

aviationnews.eu • Marcel Van Leeuwen

SpaceX Achieves First Orbital Mission With Starship Flight 14 And Deploys Next-Gen Starlink Satellites

Also: Space.com, Aviation24, Space Policy Online, Universe Today, Wall Street Journal, AeroTime, Via Satellite, Axios, Payload, Ars Technica, Aerospace America, NASA and 46 more

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2026-09-28T02:54:41.481896-07:00

Ars Technica • Eric Berger

NASA 'troubleshooting' transporter for space station's robotic arm [Updated]

By Ars Technica: NASA isn't saying much. The problem may be temporary.

Also: Ars Technica

2 Sources

2026-09-28T09:05:17.548750-07:00

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Space Intel Report • Peter B. de Selding

European Parliament Reviews EU Licensing Rules for S-Band Mobile Satellite Services

By Space Intel Report: LA PLATA, Maryland — The European Parliament began its review of the EU Commission’s proposed licensing procedure for S-band mobile satellite spectrum (MSS) by sharply criticizing the Commission for leaving the process to the last minute.

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2026-09-28T11:05:30.964016-07:00

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SpaceNews.com • Sandra Erwin

Northrop Grumman delivers 21 data-relay satellites for military constellation

By SpaceNews.com: GTON — Northrop Grumman said it delivered its first 21 satellites for the U.S. Space Force’s proliferated low Earth orbit constellation, putting the company in line to join York Space Systems and Lockheed Martin in deploying the military’s space-based data network.

Reuters

Pentagon awards RTX's Raytheon $20.7 billion contract for AMRAAM missiles amid stockpile concerns

Bloomberg

RTX Wins $21 Billion US Agreement for Air-to-Air Missile Output

Also: Boeing, Aerotech News, Northrop Grumman, defence-industry.eu, Seeking Alpha, rtx.com, DVIDS / U.S. DoD, Defense Daily and 5 more

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2026-09-28T08:06:17.967174-07:00

Satellite Commercial Space

Via Satellite • Mark Holmes

Kazakhstan Population Gets Access to Starlink Connectivity Through Beeline

By Via Satellite: Satellite mobile connectivity is coming to Kazakhstan thanks to a partnership between Beeline Kazakhstan and Starlink Mobile.

1 Source

2026-09-28T08:50:17.112011-07:00

Space Exploration & Science Missions

Space.com • Robert Lea

Jupiter-bound JUICE spacecraft just got an 8,000 mph speed boost from Earth: 'This is great news for science'

By Space.com: "All flybys are risky, requiring very careful planning and continuous monitoring.".

Also: ESA

2 Sources

2026-09-28T08:05:06.056834-07:00

Satellite Cybersecurity (Cyber Threats & Protection)

SpaceNews.com • Sean MacKirdy

Common data for shared detection: a blueprint for space cybersecurity

By SpaceNews.com: Space systems now underpin a growing share of federal and daily commercial operations, from navigation and communications to intelligence collection and emergency-response data.

1 Source

2026-09-28T06:25:44.144346-07:00

Satellite Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation Commercial Space

Payload • Victoria Woodburn

Star Catcher’s Orbital Power-Beaming Demo is Ready for Launch

By Payload: Star Catcher announced today that its prototype power node is prepped and ready for launch on a SpaceX Transporter mission NET Oct. 1.

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2026-09-28T05:20:09.054843-07:00

SpaceX’s Starship reaches orbit on first orbital flight, deploys 26 Starlink satellites despite engine shutdown

NASA, Boeing outline Starliner's return path to ISS crew rotations

SpaceX Achieves First Orbital Mission With Starship Flight 14 And Deploys Next-Gen Starlink Satellites

NASA 'troubleshooting' transporter for space station's robotic arm [Updated]

European Parliament Reviews EU Licensing Rules for S-Band Mobile Satellite Services

Northrop Grumman delivers 21 data-relay satellites for military constellation

Pentagon awards RTX's Raytheon $20.7 billion contract for AMRAAM missiles amid stockpile concerns

RTX Wins $21 Billion US Agreement for Air-to-Air Missile Output

Kazakhstan Population Gets Access to Starlink Connectivity Through Beeline

Jupiter-bound JUICE spacecraft just got an 8,000 mph speed boost from Earth: 'This is great news for science'

Common data for shared detection: a blueprint for space cybersecurity

Star Catcher’s Orbital Power-Beaming Demo is Ready for Launch

European Parliament Reviews EU Licensing Rules for S-Band Mobile Satellite Services

NASA 'troubleshooting' transporter for space station's robotic arm [Updated]

Kazakhstan Population Gets Access to Starlink Connectivity Through Beeline

Northrop Grumman delivers 21 data-relay satellites for military constellation

Jupiter-bound JUICE spacecraft just got an 8,000 mph speed boost from Earth: 'This is great news for science'

Common data for shared detection: a blueprint for space cybersecurity

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India's TakeMe2Space to launch orbital computing satellite on SpaceX rocket

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SpaceX’s Starship targets first orbital flight with 26 Starlink V3 satellites

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