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Space.com • Josh Dinner

SpaceX returns first recovered Starship upper stage to Starbase for reusability studies

Ship 40 has returned to Starbase after surviving splashdown and a difficult recovery at sea. Engineers will study the first recovered Starship upper stage for evidence that could inform future vehicle reusability.

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2026-10-14T06:16:02.093877-07:00

Satellite LEO

SpaceNews.com • S. Alan Stern

Rescuing astronomy from its satellite megaconstellation crisis

By SpaceNews.com: In the late 1800s, long enough ago that it’s almost been forgotten, research astronomy faced an existential crisis brought on by the lighting of cities in the early industrial age.

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2026-10-14T06:16:04.779089-07:00

Satellite Europe

SpaceNews.com • Space Inventor

How mini-constellations could more quickly bring new tech to Europe, and to orbit

By SpaceNews.com: When the European thermal-imagery company constellr began working with Space Inventor on its next generation of satellites, some of the most important details of the spacecraft had yet to be finalized.

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2026-10-14T06:19:26.851495-07:00

Satellite

SpaceNews.com • Sandra Erwin

TrustPoint demonstrates C-band satellite navigation signals with Calian antenna

By SpaceNews.com: Calian exhibit at Satellite 2026. WASHINGTON — Satellite navigation startup TrustPoint said it has successfully tested a C-band antenna developed by Canadian technology company Calian.

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2026-10-14T06:16:02.876392-07:00

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Space.com • Meghan Bartels

Four years ago, NASA punched an asteroid. Europe's Hera probe arrives this month to inspect the wreckage

By Space.com: NASA's DART mission made a cosmic mess four years ago — and now a new spacecraft is ready to scout out exactly what the first-of-its-kind collision accomplished.

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2026-10-14T05:06:16.159071-07:00

Payload • Victoria Woodburn

Exclusive: In Orbit Aerospace Pivots From Re-entry Vehicles to Spacecraft Autonomy

By Payload: In Orbit has won new government contracts for its onboard AI system, which the company says can run a spacecraft’s operations without waiting on ground control.

aviationnews.eu

Space-Based Missile Interceptor Programs Advance to Design Phase to Strengthen Orbital Defense Shield

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2026-10-14T05:54:55.895014-07:00

Mars Human Spaceflight & Space Stations NASA

Universe Today • Andy Tomaswick

A Trip to Mars Could Break Your Heart

By Universe Today: When astronauts first travel to Mars, or anywhere else in deep space, they will have to contend with two problems that our planet itself protects us from on its surface - radiation and weightlessness.

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2026-10-14T05:06:09.235962-07:00

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New York Times • Alex Travelli

2026-10-14T00:08:05.166881-07:00

SpaceX returns first recovered Starship upper stage to Starbase for reusability studies

Rescuing astronomy from its satellite megaconstellation crisis

How mini-constellations could more quickly bring new tech to Europe, and to orbit

TrustPoint demonstrates C-band satellite navigation signals with Calian antenna

Four years ago, NASA punched an asteroid. Europe's Hera probe arrives this month to inspect the wreckage

Exclusive: In Orbit Aerospace Pivots From Re-entry Vehicles to Spacecraft Autonomy

Space-Based Missile Interceptor Programs Advance to Design Phase to Strengthen Orbital Defense Shield

A Trip to Mars Could Break Your Heart

Musk Blames Tycoon for Stalling Satellite Internet Access in India

Ukraine Says New Limits on Starlink Are Disrupting Its Military Operations

Ukraine races to field faster interceptors as Russia hammers its energy grid

Spain Approves Early Release of €65.8 Million in PAZ 2 Spy Satellite Funding

Rescuing astronomy from its satellite megaconstellation crisis

How mini-constellations could more quickly bring new tech to Europe, and to orbit

SpaceX Returns First Starship Upper Stage to Starbase for Reusability Studies

TrustPoint demonstrates C-band satellite navigation signals with Calian antenna

Exclusive: In Orbit Aerospace Pivots From Re-entry Vehicles to Spacecraft Autonomy

Spain Approves Early Release of €65.8 Million in PAZ 2 Spy Satellite Funding

Space startups secure record $20.8 billion funding as infrastructure bets surge, report shows

ESA Selects Planet Subsidiary to Develop Slovenia's Satellite-Based Disaster Response System

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SpaceX launches 6,300 pounds of cargo and science to the ISS, deploying two GHGSat methane-monitoring satellites

SpaceX launches 6,300 pounds of cargo and science to the ISS, deploying two GHGSat methane-monitoring satellites

SpaceX launches 6,300 pounds of cargo and science to the ISS, deploying two GHGSat methane-monitoring satellites

NASA’s Perseverance rover sets Mars driving record at 28.10 miles

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