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Ars Technica • Eric Berger

Analysts say launch-capacity crisis is more severe than anticipated, with no evidence Starship will launch traditional satellite

Analysts warn that the looming launch crisis is worse than previously understood. They also find no evidence that SpaceX’s Starship will be used to launch traditional satellites, challenging assumptions that the vehicle will soon provide additional capacity for conventional satellite deployment.

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2026-10-30T10:04:58.611769-07:00

Moon NASA

Space.com • Chelsea Gohd, Hanneke Weitering

On this day in space! Oct. 30, 1964: NASA's weird Lunar Landing Research Vehicle takes 1st test flight to help Apollo astronauts land on the moon

By Space.com: On October 30, 1964, NASA's Lunar Landing Research Vehicle, or LLRV, took to the skies for the first time. Here's why it mattered.

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2026-10-30T08:19:20.651527-07:00

Moon Space Exploration & Science Missions

Spaceflight Now • Will Robinson-Smith

Turkey aims for first Moon-orbiting mission in 2027

By Spaceflight Now: This is the first of a pair of Turkish flights to the Moon. The first will be an orbiter with several scientific instruments and the second will be a lander.

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2026-10-30T08:55:45.231475-07:00

Space Exploration & Science Missions

Universe Today • Andy Tomaswick

Earth’s “Impenetrable” Space Radiation Shield Was Just Breached From Within

By Universe Today: Remember the big solar storm back in May 2024? The one that caused auroras as far south as Florida and Mexico?.

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2026-10-30T05:55:50.911818-07:00

Space Policy & International Cooperation

SpaceNews.com • Dale Skran, Grant Henriksen, Hoyt Davidson, Karlton D. Johnson, Stan Rosen

America needs a Space Academy for the space age

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2026-10-30T06:05:39.559443-07:00

defense UAV Development & Drone Programs Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact

Reuters • Cassell Bryan-Low, Daniel Flynn

Ukrainian arms maker Fire Point says its systems can complete missions without SpaceX

By Reuters: The company also ‌said a new tactical ballistic missile could help boost the protection of Ukrainian cities.

Also: Kyiv Independent

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2026-10-30T08:04:19.690089-07:00

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Space.com • Mike Wall

Watch Virgin Galactic's new 'Delta-class' space plane take to the skies for the 1st time (video)

By Space.com: Virgin Galactic's first "Delta-class" space plane, the newly named Apeiron, lifted off for the first time on Thursday (Oct. 29) — beneath the wings of its carrier aircraft.

Also: Aerospace Testing Intnl and avbrief.com

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2026-10-30T05:19:14.721905-07:00

ULA Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation NASA

Ars Technica • Stephen Clark

ULA Wins Major NASA Contract as Vulcan Nears Return to Flight

By Ars Technica: It's been a good week for ULA, with big NASA contract, Vulcan nearing return-to-flight.

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2026-10-30T05:05:00.246654-07:00

Analysts say launch-capacity crisis is more severe than anticipated, with no evidence Starship will launch traditional satellite

On this day in space! Oct. 30, 1964: NASA's weird Lunar Landing Research Vehicle takes 1st test flight to help Apollo astronauts land on the moon

Turkey aims for first Moon-orbiting mission in 2027

Earth’s “Impenetrable” Space Radiation Shield Was Just Breached From Within

America needs a Space Academy for the space age

Ukrainian arms maker Fire Point says its systems can complete missions without SpaceX

Watch Virgin Galactic's new 'Delta-class' space plane take to the skies for the 1st time (video)

ULA Wins Major NASA Contract as Vulcan Nears Return to Flight

Analysts find looming launch crisis is "more severe" than anticipated

On this day in space! Oct. 30, 1964: NASA's weird Lunar Landing Research Vehicle takes 1st test flight to help Apollo astronauts land on the moon

Turkey aims for first Moon-orbiting mission in 2027

Ukrainian arms maker Fire Point says its systems can complete missions without SpaceX

Look up! China's mysterious space plane is visible over the US this week

Earth’s “Impenetrable” Space Radiation Shield Was Just Breached From Within

Telesat Stays Quiet on C$2.4B GEO Debt Due in December

Landspace tops bid to launch China’s Haolong reusable cargo spaceplane

Ground Qualification Testing Begins for Callisto Reusable Rocket Demonstrator

Look up! China's mysterious space plane is visible over the US this week

Telesat pushes global Lightspeed service to late Q2 2028 after pathfinder satellite delays

FCC approves Amazon Leo’s $11.5 billion acquisition of Globalstar

Putin praises Musk as Russia develops a Starlink rival and says Moscow is coordinating with US partners

Virgin Galactic unveils Apeiron, its next-generation Delta-class spaceplane, and pushes commercial flights to Q2 2027

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