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PaxEx.Aero • Seth Miller

PlaneSense to Equip Full PC-12 and PC-24 Fleet With Gogo Galileo Wi-Fi

PlaneSense, a longtime Gogo customer, is extending its relationship with the inflight connectivity provider and plans to equip its entire fleet of Pilatus PC-12 turboprops and PC-24 jets with Gogo Galileo satellite Wi-Fi. The announcement covers both aircraft types in the operator’s fleet.

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2026-10-15T06:55:30.237573-07:00

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SpaceNews.com • Andrew Jones

Chinese launches boost Guowang constellation, add space computing sats

By SpaceNews.com: China launched Long March 12 and commercial Zhuque-2E rockets over the past week, adding to the Guowang constellation and testing orbital computing and laser links.

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2026-10-15T07:56:01.028379-07:00

European Spaceflight • Andrew Parsonson

Arianespace Targets 23 Nov Ariane 6 Return Following Reported Turbopump Fix

By European Spaceflight: Following reports that ArianeGroup has resolved a turbopump anomaly, Arianespace has announced that the next Ariane 6 flight is set for 23 November.

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2026-10-15T06:05:00.269323-07:00

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Universe Today • Andy Tomaswick

SPHEREx Just Took the Fingerprints of Failed Stars Across Our Cosmic Neighborhood

By Universe Today: Brown dwarfs are the black (or brown?) sheep of astronomy. They’re too big to be considered a traditional gas planet, but they are too small to have started nuclear fusion and made the full transition to star-hood.

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2026-10-15T06:36:09.752436-07:00

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SpaceNews.com • Debra Werner

BlackSky and HEO extend agreement to gather non-Earth imagery

By SpaceNews.com: SAN FRANCISCO – BlackSky Technology announced a seven-figure extension contract Oct. 15 with Australian non-Earth imagery company HEO.

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2026-10-15T05:36:10.780914-07:00

Space Exploration & Science Missions

Space.com • Keith Cooper

Scientists discover 'chemical starter kit' for life in planetary birthplaces

By Space.com: An important piece in the puzzle of the interstellar chemistry that can lead to planets and life has come to light in several young star systems.

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2026-10-15T05:06:01.336239-07:00

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SpaceWatch Global • Torsten Kriening

#SpaceWatchGL Recap: Riyadh Day Three: Knowing Who Is Up There

By SpaceWatch Global: Riyadh day three: satellite identification, space cyber threats, live GEO interference and COPUOS progress, plus our verdict on three days ahead of WRC-27.

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2026-10-15T04:16:04.247040-07:00

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AeroTime • Jean Carmela Lim

United begins Starlink rollout on 737 MAX 8 fleet, starting with Guam-based jets

By AeroTime: United begins Starlink installation on 737 MAX 8 fleet in Guam after completing island's switch from 737-800s ahead of schedule, with fleet-wide rollout by 2027.

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2026-10-15T05:19:26.524823-07:00

PlaneSense to Equip Full PC-12 and PC-24 Fleet With Gogo Galileo Wi-Fi

Chinese launches boost Guowang constellation, add space computing sats

Arianespace Targets 23 Nov Ariane 6 Return Following Reported Turbopump Fix

SPHEREx Just Took the Fingerprints of Failed Stars Across Our Cosmic Neighborhood

BlackSky and HEO extend agreement to gather non-Earth imagery

Scientists discover 'chemical starter kit' for life in planetary birthplaces

#SpaceWatchGL Recap: Riyadh Day Three: Knowing Who Is Up There

United begins Starlink rollout on 737 MAX 8 fleet, starting with Guam-based jets

Chinese launches boost Guowang constellation, add space computing sats

PlaneSense Extends IFC with Gogo Galileo Deal

SPHEREx Just Took the Fingerprints of Failed Stars Across Our Cosmic Neighborhood

Arianespace Targets 23 Nov Ariane 6 Return Following Reported Turbopump Fix

BlackSky Renews HEO Deal, Adds Gen-3 Imagery for Space Domain Awareness

BlackSky and HEO extend agreement to gather non-Earth imagery

BlackSky Renews HEO Deal, Adds Gen-3 Imagery for Space Domain Awareness

Tillis calls on Pentagon inspector general to investigate Ukraine’s Starshield loss

UK awards ClearSpace $80 million prime contract for dual-satellite deorbit mission

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Ukraine says new Starlink limits are disrupting military drones and exposing reliance on private satellite networks

Ukraine says new Starlink limits are disrupting military drones and exposing reliance on private satellite networks

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

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