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SpaceNews.com • Jason Rainbow

MP Space raises $16 million to scale standardized satellite power systems

The Australian startup, founded by two former Tesla engineers, raised $16 million in seed funding to expand production of standardized satellite power and energy-storage systems, it announced Oct. 26. The financing targets manufacturing scale-up for components serving satellite operators and builders.

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2026-10-26T12:16:03.903551-07:00

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SpaceNews.com • Sandra Erwin

Pentagon backs Stoke Space launch expansion with $150 million loan commitment

By SpaceNews.com: WASHINGTON — The Pentagon has conditionally committed $150 million in financing to rocket startup Stoke Space to build a second launchpad at Cape Canaveral.

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2026-10-26T13:25:39.770043-07:00

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MBSat Selects ST Engineering iDirect Intuition Platform for Ground Infrastructure in Oman

By satnews.com: On Sunday, October 25, 2026, satellite ground communications provider ST Engineering iDirect announced a partnership with Mohammed Al Barwani Satellite Company (MBSat) to deliver the ground system foundation for satellite gateway and network operations in Oman.

Via Satellite

ST Engineering iDirect to Provide Ground Network for Oman’s MB Sat-1

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2026-10-26T09:06:04.289703-07:00

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Ars Technica • Jon Brodkin

Musk accuses Ukraine of violating Starlink terms with deadly drone strikes

By Ars Technica: Ukraine says Starshield back to normal, denies misuse of Starlink commercial service.

Also: Space Intel Report

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2026-10-26T12:05:02.901469-07:00

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Universe Today • Andy Tomaswick

Parker Solar Probe Spots Twisted Magnetic Braids Growing in the Solar Wind

By Universe Today: The magnetic environment around the Sun is a jumbled mess of chaotic fields and streams of charged particles. Recently we’ve been getting at least slightly better at mapping out its complexity, thanks in large part to data collected by missions like the Parker Solar Probe and Solar Orbiter.

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2026-10-26T09:35:03.263711-07:00

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Bloomberg • Kate Duffy

EasyJet Inks Deal to Fit SpaceX’s Starlink Wi-Fi on Fleet

By Bloomberg: EasyJet Plc plans to offer Starlink inflight Wi-Fi connectivity across its fleet of Airbus SE jets, showing how demand for the fast Internet service in the sky is finding its way even into budget-carrier cabins.

Airline Geeks

EasyJet Opts for Starlink Wi-Fi

Skift

Airlines Are Counting on a Starlink Tailwind

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2026-10-26T03:05:15.760139-07:00

Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation Commercial Space

Space.com • Josh Dinner

SpaceX ignites giant Super Heavy booster engines ahead of daring Starship launch (video)

By Space.com: SpaceX conducted a static-fire test with its Super Heavy boosters B22 on Sunday (Oct. 25), beginning a test campaign to ready the giant rocket for Starship's Flight Test 15.

Also: The Independent and The Independent

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2026-10-26T09:06:04.854698-07:00

Satellite Commercial Space Policy & Regulation

Space Intel Report • Peter B. de Selding

Open Cosmos returns to ITU with satellite production data to back request for Connected Cosmos deadline extension

By Space Intel Report: LA PLATA, Maryland — Open Cosmos has filed detailed documentation to the ITU in a second attempt to win a deadline extension to deploy what the company expects will be be a 192-satellite Ka-band broadband constellation for secure connectivity.

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2026-10-26T09:15:33.545882-07:00

MP Space raises $16 million to scale standardized satellite power systems

Pentagon backs Stoke Space launch expansion with $150 million loan commitment

MBSat Selects ST Engineering iDirect Intuition Platform for Ground Infrastructure in Oman

ST Engineering iDirect to Provide Ground Network for Oman’s MB Sat-1

Musk accuses Ukraine of violating Starlink terms with deadly drone strikes

Parker Solar Probe Spots Twisted Magnetic Braids Growing in the Solar Wind

EasyJet Inks Deal to Fit SpaceX’s Starlink Wi-Fi on Fleet

EasyJet Opts for Starlink Wi-Fi

Airlines Are Counting on a Starlink Tailwind

SpaceX ignites giant Super Heavy booster engines ahead of daring Starship launch (video)

Open Cosmos returns to ITU with satellite production data to back request for Connected Cosmos deadline extension

MBSat Selects ST Engineering iDirect Intuition Platform for Ground Infrastructure in Oman

Pentagon backs Stoke Space launch expansion with $150 million loan commitment

Former Tesla engineers raise $16 million for satellite battery startup

Musk accuses Ukraine of violating Starlink terms with deadly drone strikes

Parker Solar Probe Spots Twisted Magnetic Braids Growing in the Solar Wind

SpaceX ignites giant Super Heavy booster engines ahead of daring Starship launch (video)

Australia Counters ESA’s Offer for Mission to ISS for Bennell-Pegg

Astranis Upgrades Falcon 9 Launch Contract to Dedicated Mission for Entire Block 4 Production Run of Satellites

NASA Revises SpaceX and Blue Origin Lander Plans for 2028 Artemis Moon Landing

Poland eyes more cooperation with Germany in space, Polish minister says

NASA keeps parallel Artemis paths open to protect 2028 lunar landing

Ukraine says Starlink restored after 10-day disruption as allies seek alternatives

Ukraine says Starlink restored after 10-day disruption as allies seek alternatives

NASA ends Swift observatory science mission as low orbit and failed reboost effort close out operations

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