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SpaceWatch Global • Torsten Kriening

IAC 2026: Space station CEOs weigh post-ISS crew access as Artemis lessons and new partnerships take focus

Day two of the International Astronautical Congress featured commercial station leaders discussing who will provide crew transportation as Crew Dragon exits, alongside industry lessons from Artemis II. The agenda also included specifications for Aselsan’s AstraLink and Italy–Türkiye space cooperation, linking commercial infrastructure, technology and international partnerships.

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2026-10-07T03:15:04.945958-07:00

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SpaceNews.com • Jeff Foust

Axiom Space working to revise lunar spacesuit for early Artemis missions

By SpaceNews.com: Axiom Space expects to hear from NASA soon on the configuration for a simplified spacesuit the company will develop for the initial Artemis missions.

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2026-10-07T03:20:38.414210-07:00

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Ars Technica • Stephen Clark

NASA is keen on pursuing at least one joint science mission with Europe

By Ars Technica: We are in the era of people interested in having good deals, and LISA is a very good deal for the US.".

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2026-10-07T04:05:45.108330-07:00

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Bloomberg • Ted Mann

SpaceX Push on Spectrum Access Gets Aerospace Industry Backlash

By Bloomberg: SpaceX and its allies are pushing the Trump administration for easier access to bands of wireless spectrum, triggering fierce opposition from other users of the same frequencies who warn that the space industry’s plans risk disrupting everything from flight tests to hospital equipment to TV broadcasts.

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2026-10-07T03:06:18.971638-07:00

Moon Space Debris & Traffic Management

Space.com • Leonard David

Can we protect historic sites on the moon from the coming lunar rush?

By Space.com: As lunar traffic increases, controlled crash landings of moon orbiters and rocket stages are becoming an attractive end-of-mission disposal strategy. And that's a problem.

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2026-10-07T03:06:36.042785-07:00

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SpaceWatch Global • Torsten Kriening

#SpaceWatchGL Opinion - Europe's Space Shield Has Lost Its Name. It Must Not Lose Its Purpose.

By SpaceWatch Global: Seven EU states want the European Space Shield renamed and steered by capitals. Torsten Kriening on why sovereignty alone won't protect Europe in orbit.

SpaceNews.com

Europe’s push to enhance space autonomy

The Space Review

The Space Review: US space dominance: big changes are ahead

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2026-10-07T01:34:43.683858-07:00

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European Spaceflight • Andrew Parsonson

ArianeGroup Completes Second Themis Wet Dress Rehearsal

By European Spaceflight: ArianeGroup has completed a second wet dress rehearsal of ESA's Themis reusable rocket demonstrator at Esrange.

Also: SpaceNews.com

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2026-10-07T01:28:42.572172-07:00

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SpaceWatch Global • Joshua Faleti

Orbit Fab Qualifies RAFTI High Pressure Interface for Electric Propulsion

By SpaceWatch Global: Orbit Fab qualifies RAFTI HP for electric and chemical propulsion systems, with the first unit set for an on-orbit test in late 2026.

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2026-10-07T01:34:42.907751-07:00

IAC 2026: Space station CEOs weigh post-ISS crew access as Artemis lessons and new partnerships take focus

Axiom Space working to revise lunar spacesuit for early Artemis missions

NASA is keen on pursuing at least one joint science mission with Europe

SpaceX Push on Spectrum Access Gets Aerospace Industry Backlash

Can we protect historic sites on the moon from the coming lunar rush?

#SpaceWatchGL Opinion - Europe's Space Shield Has Lost Its Name. It Must Not Lose Its Purpose.

Europe’s push to enhance space autonomy

The Space Review: US space dominance: big changes are ahead

ArianeGroup Completes Second Themis Wet Dress Rehearsal

Orbit Fab Qualifies RAFTI High Pressure Interface for Electric Propulsion

NASA is keen on pursuing at least one joint science mission with Europe

#SpaceWatchGL Recap: IAC 2026 Day Two: Who Takes Over When the ISS Goes?

Axiom Space working to revise lunar spacesuit for early Artemis missions

SpaceX Push on Spectrum Access Gets Aerospace Industry Backlash

Can we protect historic sites on the moon from the coming lunar rush?

#SpaceWatchGL Recap: IAC 2026 Day Two: Sovereignty Is the New Sales Pitch

LeoLabs Detects New Fragment Creation Event Involving Soviet-Era Meteor 2-7

Dawn Aerospace Expands into Germany Amid Growing Space Defense Investment

#SpaceWatchGL Recap: IAC 2026 Day Two: Sovereignty Is the New Sales Pitch

Nuri rocket launches 15 satellites on South Korea's 1st liftoff of 2026 (photo)

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At IAC 2026, Türkiye pitches space partnerships, independent access and homegrown satellite capability

At IAC 2026, Türkiye pitches space partnerships, independent access and homegrown satellite capability

At IAC 2026, Türkiye pitches space partnerships, independent access and homegrown satellite capability

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