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India says satellite communications competition is open to all, with rollout subject to spectrum and security rules

Indian government sources say all satellite communications providers are welcome and customers will choose based on price, value and service quality, amid debate over Starlink’s market entry. Service launches remain contingent on spectrum allocation and security compliance; officials also noted Starlink was the last entrant to apply and submit compliance materials.

Also: ANI News Agency, ANI News Agency and newsable.asianetnews.com

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2026-11-06T04:04:26.240294-08:00

ULA Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation

SpaceNews.com • Jeff Foust

ULA resuming Vulcan launches as it continues solid rocket booster investigation

By SpaceNews.com: United Launch Alliance believes that changes to the solid rocket boosters for its Vulcan rocket will address problems seen on two launches.

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2026-11-06T04:30:37.886024-08:00

Space Exploration & Science Missions NASA

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Universe Today • David Dickinson

'Big Bang' Fix Puts Voyager Across the 'One Light-Day' Mark

By Universe Today: Flashback to 1977. Jimmy Carter was U.S. president, Star Wars was a box office hit, and the two Voyager spacecraft departed on an historic Grand Tour of the solar system.

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2026-11-06T05:05:38.756946-08:00

Mars Space Exploration & Science Missions

Space.com • Samantha Mathewson

4-billion-year-old 'Rosetta Stone' found in Sahara Desert could unlock the secret history of water on Mars

By Space.com: A 4.1-billion-year-old meteorite discovered in the Sahara Desert offers a rare glimpse into Mars' early history.

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2026-11-06T03:19:14.868781-08:00

Satellite Commercial Space NASA

SpaceNews.com • Jeff Foust

NASA selects three companies for TDRSS replacement program

By SpaceNews.com: NASA has selected three companies for the next phase of an effort to provide a commercial replacement for its aging data-relay constellation.

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2026-11-06T03:49:03.398882-08:00

Europe Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation

SpaceWatch Global • James Hydzik

LEAP Revives Hope for Mainland UK Vertical Launch with Sutherland Spaceport MoU

By SpaceWatch Global: U.S. based LEAP and Highlands and Islands Enterprise signed an MoU regarding the development of Sutherland Spaceport.

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2026-11-06T00:34:54.731428-08:00

Europe Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation

European Spaceflight • Andrew Parsonson

Avio Scales Back Demonstrator Programme Amid Technical Challenges

By European Spaceflight: Avio has reduced the scope and funding allocated to its STS rocket demonstrator programme following technical challenges and delays.

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2026-11-06T00:04:34.987897-08:00

defense Satellite Defense Budgets & Spending Commercial Space

Washington Post • Meryl Kornfield

White House said Starlink donated its service, but tax dollars are funding it

By Washington Post: Records show that Elon Musk’s company was given nearly $1.2 million in Pentagon awards.

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2026-11-06T03:04:36.502074-08:00

India says satellite communications competition is open to all, with rollout subject to spectrum and security rules

ULA resuming Vulcan launches as it continues solid rocket booster investigation

'Big Bang' Fix Puts Voyager Across the 'One Light-Day' Mark

4-billion-year-old 'Rosetta Stone' found in Sahara Desert could unlock the secret history of water on Mars

NASA selects three companies for TDRSS replacement program

LEAP Revives Hope for Mainland UK Vertical Launch with Sutherland Spaceport MoU

Avio Scales Back Demonstrator Programme Amid Technical Challenges

White House said Starlink donated its service, but tax dollars are funding it

'Big Bang' Fix Puts Voyager Across the 'One Light-Day' Mark

ULA resuming Vulcan launches as it continues solid rocket booster investigation

4-billion-year-old 'Rosetta Stone' found in Sahara Desert could unlock the secret history of water on Mars

Russian Security Council says Starlink/Oneweb satellite services pose risk to sovereign countries, RIA reports

NASA selects three companies for TDRSS replacement program

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