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Ars Technica • Eric Berger

International Space Station’s large robotic arm stops working as NASA assesses a potentially temporary problem

The large robotic arm on the International Space Station has stopped working, with NASA providing limited information and indicating the issue may be temporary. The arm is a key external maintenance and cargo-handling asset, making the status relevant to station operations and upcoming activities.

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2026-09-28T09:05:17.548750-07:00

Satellite Commercial Space

Via Satellite • Mark Holmes

Kazakhstan Population Gets Access to Starlink Connectivity Through Beeline

By Via Satellite: Satellite mobile connectivity is coming to Kazakhstan thanks to a partnership between Beeline Kazakhstan and Starlink Mobile.

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2026-09-28T08:50:17.112011-07:00

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SpaceNews.com • Sandra Erwin

Northrop Grumman delivers 21 data-relay satellites for military constellation

By SpaceNews.com: GTON — Northrop Grumman said it delivered its first 21 satellites for the U.S. Space Force’s proliferated low Earth orbit constellation, putting the company in line to join York Space Systems and Lockheed Martin in deploying the military’s space-based data network.

Aerotech News

Northrop Grumman Awarded $123.8 Million Contract for F-35 APG-85 Radar Components

Northrop Grumman

Northrop Grumman Advances Operational Capability for the PWSA With Delivery of 21 Satellites

Also: DVIDS / U.S. DoD and defence-industry.eu

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2026-09-28T08:06:17.967174-07:00

Space Exploration & Science Missions

Space.com • Robert Lea

Jupiter-bound JUICE spacecraft just got an 8,000 mph speed boost from Earth: 'This is great news for science'

By Space.com: The JUICE spacecraft returned to Earth on Sept. 28 for a brief visit to pick up a gravity assist to continue its voyage to Jupiter.

Also: ESA

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2026-09-28T08:05:06.056834-07:00

Satellite LEO Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation Commercial Space

SpaceWatch Global • Joshua Faleti

SpaceX Prepares Starship for its First Orbital Flight and In-Orbit Starlink Deployment

By SpaceWatch Global: SpaceX prepares Starship for its first orbital flight, aiming to deploy 26 Starlink V3 satellites and test orbital operations and reentry.

aviationnews.eu

SpaceX Achieves First Orbital Mission With Starship Flight 14 And Deploys Next-Gen Starlink Satellites

Axios

SpaceX brings Starship home early after first orbital flight

Also: Payload, Space.com, NASA, Florida Today, Fortune, the-independent.com, san.com, Yahoo Finance, The Guardian, satnews.com, newsable.asianetnews.com, ANI News Agency and 16 more

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2026-09-28T02:54:41.481896-07:00

Satellite Cybersecurity (Cyber Threats & Protection)

SpaceNews.com • Sean MacKirdy

Common data for shared detection: a blueprint for space cybersecurity

By SpaceNews.com: Space systems now underpin a growing share of federal and daily commercial operations, from navigation and communications to intelligence collection and emergency-response data.

1 Source

2026-09-28T06:25:44.144346-07:00

Satellite Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation Commercial Space

Payload • Victoria Woodburn

Star Catcher’s Orbital Power-Beaming Demo is Ready for Launch

By Payload: Star Catcher announced today that its prototype power node is prepped and ready for launch on a SpaceX Transporter mission NET Oct. 1.

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2026-09-28T05:20:09.054843-07:00

Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation Commercial Space

Payload • Douglas Gorman

Exclusive: Meridian Space Spins Out from SpinLaunch

By Payload: Merdian Space and SpinLaunch will continue as two separate companies, according to Meridian Space CEO Massimiliano Ladovaz.

Also: SpaceNews.com

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2026-09-28T06:05:19.606479-07:00

International Space Station’s large robotic arm stops working as NASA assesses a potentially temporary problem

Kazakhstan Population Gets Access to Starlink Connectivity Through Beeline

Northrop Grumman delivers 21 data-relay satellites for military constellation

Northrop Grumman Awarded $123.8 Million Contract for F-35 APG-85 Radar Components

Northrop Grumman Advances Operational Capability for the PWSA With Delivery of 21 Satellites

Jupiter-bound JUICE spacecraft just got an 8,000 mph speed boost from Earth: 'This is great news for science'

SpaceX Prepares Starship for its First Orbital Flight and In-Orbit Starlink Deployment

SpaceX Achieves First Orbital Mission With Starship Flight 14 And Deploys Next-Gen Starlink Satellites

SpaceX brings Starship home early after first orbital flight

Common data for shared detection: a blueprint for space cybersecurity

Star Catcher’s Orbital Power-Beaming Demo is Ready for Launch

Exclusive: Meridian Space Spins Out from SpinLaunch

The large robotic arm on the International Space Station has stopped working

Kazakhstan Population Gets Access to Starlink Connectivity Through Beeline

Northrop Grumman delivers 21 data-relay satellites for military constellation

Jupiter-bound JUICE spacecraft just got an 8,000 mph speed boost from Earth: 'This is great news for science'

Common data for shared detection: a blueprint for space cybersecurity

ESA-JAXA Planetary Defense Mission Powers Up Ahead of Rare Asteroid Opportunity

ESA-JAXA Planetary Defense Mission Powers Up Ahead of Rare Asteroid Opportunity

Deep Blue Aerospace raises close to $300 million for reusable launch plans

India's TakeMe2Space to launch orbital computing satellite on SpaceX rocket

Vodafone and AST SpaceMobile Back 344-Satellite European Direct-to-Device Network Plan

SpaceX’s Starship targets first orbital flight with 26 Starlink V3 satellites

SpaceX targets Sept. 28 for Starship Flight 14, its first orbital launch attempt

Starship Flight 14 awaits approval as near-term manifest points to two follow-on missions

Rocket Lab to Launch Synspective’s Strix Radar-Imaging Satellite on ‘Owlright, Owlright, Owlright’ Mission

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