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Blue Origin Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation Commercial Space

NASA Spaceflight • Chris Bergin

Blue Origin targets year-end New Glenn return as LC-36 rebuild advances

Four months after a New Glenn rocket exploded on the launch pad, Blue Origin says it remains on track to return the vehicle to flight before year-end. Attention is now on the reconstruction of Launch Complex 36 and whether work is nearing the halfway point, with roughly three months left in the year.

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2026-10-11T07:54:40.841868-07:00

Moon Space Policy & International Cooperation NASA

The Hill • Mark R. Whittington

Jared Isaacman’s ready to make a deal with Artemis partners

By The Hill: Japan and Italy have provided a model for other countries and even private organizations to more fully participate in the Artemis program.

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2026-10-11T07:28:37.035132-07:00

Human Spaceflight & Space Stations

Universe Today • Andy Tomaswick

Honda Wants to Put a Robotic Lab Assistant on Future Commercial Space Stations

By Universe Today: As I’m writing this I’m able to stare out into my driveway at my trusty Honda Odyssey. Most of the public’s association with Honda is through their “mobility” products - i.e.

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2026-10-11T05:54:40.363481-07:00

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AeroTime • Miquel Ros

Royal Air Maroc to become the first African airline to offer Starlink

By AeroTime: Royal Air Maroc will become the first African airline to offer Starlink inflight connectivity from early 2027.

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2026-10-11T02:19:19.180290-07:00

Satellite Commercial Space Asia-Pacific (APAC)

Reuters • Munsif Vengattil

Musk vows affordable Starlink in India days before Ambani's record Jio IPO

By Reuters: Elon Musk said he would price Starlink's satellite internet service affordably in India to take on Mukesh Ambani's low-cost Reliance Jio, escalating his attacks on the rival billionaire days before Jio's parent ‌launches India's largest-ever IPO.

Seeking Alpha

Musk promises affordable Starlink service in India as Reliance Jio preps $106B IPO (SPCX:NASDAQ)

newsable.asianetnews.com

Elon Musk Pitches SpaceX's Starlink As An Affordable Option To Bring Internet To Indians Ahead Of Ambani's Jio IPO

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2026-10-11T01:04:33.691187-07:00

Moon Space Exploration & Science Missions Human Spaceflight & Space Stations NASA

Universe Today • Matthew Williams

The Preliminary Lunar Science Report for Artemis II is Out!

By Universe Today: Through photographs, spoken observations, drawings, and annotations, the Artemis II crew created a unique scientific record—one that is now available to the science community and the public for further study.

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2026-10-10T21:04:54.847288-07:00

Aircraft Finance & Leasing Commercial Space

Bloomberg • Tasos Vossos

AI Issuers Are Upending Longstanding Safety Valve

By Bloomberg: When financing gets more expensive, companies usually slow down their bond sales. Tech companies have instead been ramping up this year, and talk this week of potential big financings from SpaceX and Broadcom Inc.

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2026-10-10T13:05:00.568832-07:00

Satellite North America Commercial Space

Via Satellite • Rachel Jewett

2026-10-08T14:05:38.699299-07:00

Blue Origin targets year-end New Glenn return as LC-36 rebuild advances

Jared Isaacman’s ready to make a deal with Artemis partners

Honda Wants to Put a Robotic Lab Assistant on Future Commercial Space Stations

Royal Air Maroc to become the first African airline to offer Starlink

Musk vows affordable Starlink in India days before Ambani's record Jio IPO

Musk promises affordable Starlink service in India as Reliance Jio preps $106B IPO (SPCX:NASDAQ)

Elon Musk Pitches SpaceX's Starlink As An Affordable Option To Bring Internet To Indians Ahead Of Ambani's Jio IPO

The Preliminary Lunar Science Report for Artemis II is Out!

AI Issuers Are Upending Longstanding Safety Valve

SpaceX Moves to Acquire Nationwide Low-Band Spectrum for Starlink Mobile

FCC's 15,000-Satellite SpaceX Approval Moves Starlink Mobile Closer to a Standalone Wireless Service

SpaceX Makes Big Play to Become a Wireless Carrier

Blue Origin Advances LC-36 Rebuild for Year-End New Glenn Return to Flight

Jared Isaacman’s ready to make a deal with Artemis partners

Honda Wants to Put a Robotic Lab Assistant on Future Commercial Space Stations

Royal Air Maroc to become the first African airline to offer Starlink

Musk vows affordable Starlink in India days before Ambani's record Jio IPO

The Preliminary Lunar Science Report for Artemis II is Out!

NASA issues long-awaited call to industry for private space stations

Stratospheric Balloon Telescope Peeks Above The Clouds At The Sun

On this day in space! Oct. 10, 1967: The Outer Space Treaty is ratified to lay out how countries can use outer space

The Most Distant FRB Tells The Story Of Its Origin

SpaceX acquires nationwide low-band spectrum to expand Starlink into U.S. mobile service

Amazon builds its 1,000th satellite, with Project Kuiper internet rollout weeks away

Crew-12 to leave the ISS Oct. 7 after eight months; Northrop Grumman’s Cygnus XL cargo craft is scheduled to depart Oct. 9

NASA seeks industry proposals for private space stations, pledging to maintain a presence in low Earth orbit

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