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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.

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2026-10-13T00:19:17.750435-07:00

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SpaceWatch Global • Joshua Faleti

NewSpace Africa Conference Announces Dakar as 2027 Host City

By SpaceWatch Global: Dakar to host the 2027 NewSpace Africa Conference, bringing the annual gathering of African space industry stakeholders to West Africa.

1 Source

2026-10-13T01:55:09.115930-07:00

Satellite Europe Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation

European Spaceflight • Andrew Parsonson

Norway Details Funding Allocation for Second Andøya Launch Pad

By European Spaceflight: In its newly released 2027 budget proposal, Norway details plans to fund a second orbital launch pad at Andøya Spaceport.

1 Source

2026-10-13T00:04:45.805378-07:00

Satellite North America M&A Defense Industry & Major Contractors

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.

defence-industry.eu

CSG takes 9.5% stake in MDA Space, becoming its largest shareholder in space sector push

edrmagazine.eu

► CSG enters the space sector through investment in MDA Space

Also: CNA and Seeking Alpha

6 Sources

2026-10-12T23:04:35.268719-07:00

Mars Space Exploration & Science Missions NASA

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.

science.nasa.gov

NASA’s Perseverance Sets Off-World Record for Total Distance Driven

Reuters

NASA's Perseverance rover breaks record for off-planet driving on Mars

Also: ESA, The Independent, CNA and interestingengineering.com

10 Sources

2026-10-12T19:34:03.309178-07:00

Satellite LEO Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation Commercial Space

Space.com • Mike Wall

SpaceX launches Falcon 9 Starlink mission for 1st time in more than 3 weeks (photos)

By Space.com: SpaceX launched 27 of its Starlink broadband satellites to orbit today (Oct. 12), the first such mission for a Falcon 9 rocket since Sept. 19.

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2026-10-12T20:25:37.483278-07:00

ISS Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation Human Spaceflight & Space Stations NASA

Spaceflight Now • Will Robinson-Smith

Live coverage: NASA, SpaceX to launch new solar arrays, 6,300 pounds of cargo to the space station

By Spaceflight Now: SpaceX and NASA are preparing to fly a resupply cargo flight to the International Space Station on Tuesday morning.

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2026-10-12T18:35:23.154378-07:00

ISS Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation Space Exploration & Science Missions Human Spaceflight & Space Stations Commercial Space NASA

Space.com • Mike Wall

ESA member states signal support for a European human spaceflight capability

NewSpace Africa Conference Announces Dakar as 2027 Host City

Norway Details Funding Allocation for Second Andøya Launch Pad

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

CSG takes 9.5% stake in MDA Space, becoming its largest shareholder in space sector push

► CSG enters the space sector through investment in MDA Space

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

NASA’s Perseverance Sets Off-World Record for Total Distance Driven

NASA's Perseverance rover breaks record for off-planet driving on Mars

SpaceX launches Falcon 9 Starlink mission for 1st time in more than 3 weeks (photos)

Live coverage: NASA, SpaceX to launch new solar arrays, 6,300 pounds of cargo to the space station

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SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launches 27 Starlink satellites from California

NewSpace Africa Conference Announces Dakar as 2027 Host City

ESA member states signal support for new European human spaceflight plans

Norway Details Funding Allocation for Second Andøya Launch Pad

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

SpaceX launches Falcon 9 Starlink mission for 1st time in more than 3 weeks (photos)

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

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