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SpaceNews.com • Jeff Foust

The Exploration Company weighs Middle East launch sites for planned heavy-lift reusable rocket

The Exploration Company is considering spaceports in the Middle East for a large reusable launch vehicle it plans to develop. The summary provides no specific sites, partners, timeline or vehicle performance details, leaving the company’s launch-site strategy at an exploratory stage.

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2026-10-05T03:30:39.461311-07:00

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SpaceWatch Global • Joshua Faleti

NASA and SpaceX Target 7 October for Crew-12 Departure from ISS

By SpaceWatch Global: NASA and SpaceX target October 7 for Crew-12’s departure after an eight-month mission featuring science, station work and historic spacewalks.

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2026-10-05T00:55:07.726464-07:00

China Satellite Europe ESA Space Exploration & Science Missions

NASA Spaceflight • Haygen Warren

ESA, CAS release first images from SMILE; officially begin science operations

By NASA Spaceflight: Following its launch in May and a multi-month commissioning period, the joint European Space Agency and Chinese Academy of Sciences Solar Wind Magnetosphere Ionosphere Link Explorer (SMILE) mission has officially begun scientific operations.

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2026-10-04T15:54:59.754835-07:00

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SpaceNews.com • Jeff Foust

Former NASA science leader joins Blue Origin

By SpaceNews.com: A former NASA associate administrator for science is joining Blue Origin to lead the company’s advanced technology work.

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2026-10-04T10:00:38.691310-07:00

Blue Origin Moon Human Spaceflight & Space Stations

Space.com • Julian Dossett

Blue Origin unveils huge 'Power Tower' to boost solar electricity on the moon (video)

By Space.com: Blue Origin just unveiled its "Power Tower," which is designed to provide solar electricity for an upcoming base on the moon.

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2026-10-04T03:04:51.927470-07:00

Europe ESA Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation Human Spaceflight & Space Stations Space Policy & International Cooperation

NASA Spaceflight • Martijn Luinstra

ESA to pursue crew transport and space stations as European launchers come online

By NASA Spaceflight: The European Space Agency (ESA) recently started investigating options for a European-led space station. The announcement follows “A Call to Boost European Space Exploration,” which ESA’s member states recently endorsed.

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2026-10-03T15:15:10.495215-07:00

Europe Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation

SpaceNews.com • Andrew Parsonson

Nordic launch race heats up as Sweden secures 2028 orbital launch at Esrange

By SpaceNews.com: rten, DLR. JOHANNESBURG — Sweden’s Esrange Space Center is preparing for a busy period of launch activity as political scrutiny grows over efforts to establish an orbital launch capability at the site.

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2026-10-02T08:25:41.430287-07:00

Blue Origin Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation Commercial Space Policy & Regulation

Ars Technica • Stephen Clark

Blue Origin Seeks FAA Approval for Up to 50 New Glenn Launches and Booster Landings Annually

By Ars Technica: Blue Origin seeks FAA approval for up to 50 New Glenn launches and 50 booster landings per year.

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2026-10-02T07:04:57.876105-07:00

The Exploration Company weighs Middle East launch sites for planned heavy-lift reusable rocket

NASA and SpaceX Target 7 October for Crew-12 Departure from ISS

ESA, CAS release first images from SMILE; officially begin science operations

Former NASA science leader joins Blue Origin

Blue Origin unveils huge 'Power Tower' to boost solar electricity on the moon (video)

ESA to pursue crew transport and space stations as European launchers come online

Nordic launch race heats up as Sweden secures 2028 orbital launch at Esrange

Blue Origin Seeks FAA Approval for Up to 50 New Glenn Launches and Booster Landings Annually

The Exploration Company considers Middle Eastern launch sites for heavy-lift rocket

NASA and SpaceX Target 7 October for Crew-12 Departure from ISS

ESA, CAS release first images from SMILE; officially begin science operations

Former NASA science leader joins Blue Origin

Blue Origin unveils huge 'Power Tower' to boost solar electricity on the moon (video)

ESA to pursue crew transport and space stations as European launchers come online

UAE Space Agency Unveils Probe for Ambitious Asteroid Mission

This SpaceX supplier has a front-row seat to major shifts in warfare and rocket use

US EU ambassador: European preference rules and EU Space Act could undermine trans-Atlantic military space cooperation

HyImpulse secures launch license as Orbex assets are sold

ESA explores European-led space station and crew transport as launch capability expands

Sweden secures 2028 orbital launch at Esrange as Nordic competition intensifies

Blue Origin Seeks FAA Approval for 50 Annual New Glenn Launches and Booster Landings

UAE unveils probe for its most ambitious asteroid mission

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