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Europe   ESA   Human Spaceflight & Space Stations   Space Policy & International Cooperation  
SpaceNews.com • Jeff Foust

ESA member states signal support for a European human spaceflight capability

Representatives of several European national space agencies have expressed support for plans by the European Space Agency to develop a human spaceflight capability. The report signals backing among member states, but provides no details on the proposed capability, timetable, funding or participating agencies.

2026-10-13T00:19:17.750435-07:00
Satellite   North America   M&A   Defense Industry & Major Contractors  
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Reuters

CSG enters space sector as largest shareholder in Canada's MDA Space

By Reuters: Czech arms maker CSG said ​on Tuesday it ‌had acquired a 9.5% stake in Canada's ​MDA Space , ​becoming the satellite and ⁠space technology company's ​largest shareholder.

Also: CNA and defence-industry.eu
2026-10-12T23:04:35.268719-07:00
Mars   Space Exploration & Science Missions   NASA  
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New York Times • Kenneth Chang

28 Miles and Counting: NASA’s Perseverance Rover Sets a Mars Driving Record

By New York Times: Advances in self-driving technology have made it easier to traverse distant worlds.

Also: ESA, CNA and interestingengineering.com
2026-10-12T19:34:03.309178-07:00
ISS   Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation   Space Exploration & Science Missions   Human Spaceflight & Space Stations   Commercial Space   NASA  
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Space.com • Mike Wall

SpaceX launching 6,300 pounds of cargo to the ISS today: Watch it live

By Space.com: SpaceX will launch more than 3 tons of cargo toward the International Space Station on Tuesday morning (Oct. 13), and you can watch the action live.

2026-10-12T14:05:16.213970-07:00
Satellite   Europe   LEO   Moon   Space Exploration & Science Missions   Commercial Space   Space Defense & Militarization   Thales  
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satnews.com

ispace-EUROPE and ALTEC Partner for Lunar Rover Testing and Mission Simulations

By satnews.com: On October 12, 2026, Luxembourg-based ispace-EUROPE S.A. and Italian space engineering firm ALTEC S.p.A. signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate on lunar rover testing, mission simulations, and operator training.

arcticstartup.com

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Also: SpaceWatch Global and SpaceWatch Africa
2026-10-12T07:14:58.857862-07:00