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SpaceWatch Global • Joshua Faleti

Star Catcher, Google and Blackwing Space to Fly New Orbital Technologies on Transporter-18

Transporter-18 will carry Star Catcher’s Protostar, Google’s Suncatcher, Blackwing Space’s Baby Bird and other commercial space technologies, placing multiple early-stage orbital systems on a shared rideshare mission. The payload mix highlights continued private-sector development of spacecraft and in-orbit infrastructure.

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2026-09-29T02:16:46.980907-07:00

Africa Moon Space Policy & International Cooperation NASA

SpaceWatch Global • Joshua Faleti

Côte d’Ivoire Signs Artemis Accords as African Participation Expands

By SpaceWatch Global: Côte d’Ivoire signs the Artemis Accords, becoming the ninth African signatory as NASA seeks participation across the continent.

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2026-09-29T00:56:45.154475-07:00

Human Spaceflight & Space Stations Commercial Space Boeing NASA

The Air Current • Jon Ostrower

NASA invests in Boeing, woos new entrants to replace SpaceX’s Dragon

By The Air Current: Isaacman to commercial space entrants: “Here’s your demand signal”.

1 Source

2026-09-28T20:16:45.952681-07:00

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.

NASA Spaceflight

NASA, Boeing outline Starliner's return path to ISS crew rotations

aviationnews.eu

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

Also: Space.com, Space Policy Online, Aviation24, Associated Press, Spaceflight Now, Universe Today, Wall Street Journal, AeroTime, Via Satellite, Axios, Payload, Ars Technica and 66 more

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

Ars Technica • Eric Berger

NASA 'troubleshooting' transporter for space station's robotic arm [Updated]

By Ars Technica: NASA isn't saying much. The problem may be temporary.

Also: Ars Technica

2 Sources

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

Satellite Europe Space Policy & International Cooperation Policy & Regulation

Space Intel Report • Peter B. de Selding

European Parliament Reviews EU Licensing Rules for S-Band Mobile Satellite Services

By Space Intel Report: LA PLATA, Maryland — The European Parliament began its review of the EU Commission’s proposed licensing procedure for S-band mobile satellite spectrum (MSS) by sharply criticizing the Commission for leaving the process to the last minute.

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2026-09-28T11:05:30.964016-07:00

Satellite Space Force Supply Chain LEO Military Aircraft Procurement Missile Systems & Strategic Weapons Defense Industry & Major Contractors Space Defense & Militarization Boeing

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.

Reuters

Pentagon awards RTX's Raytheon $20.7 billion contract for AMRAAM missiles amid stockpile concerns

Bloomberg

RTX Wins $21 Billion US Agreement for Air-to-Air Missile Output

Also: Boeing, Aerotech News, Northrop Grumman, insidedefense.com, Defense Daily, interestingengineering.com, defence-industry.eu, Seeking Alpha, rtx.com, DVIDS / U.S. DoD and 6 more

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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

Star Catcher, Google and Blackwing Space to Fly New Orbital Technologies on Transporter-18

Côte d’Ivoire Signs Artemis Accords as African Participation Expands

NASA invests in Boeing, woos new entrants to replace SpaceX’s Dragon

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

NASA, Boeing outline Starliner's return path to ISS crew rotations

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

NASA 'troubleshooting' transporter for space station's robotic arm [Updated]

European Parliament Reviews EU Licensing Rules for S-Band Mobile Satellite Services

Northrop Grumman delivers 21 data-relay satellites for military constellation

Pentagon awards RTX's Raytheon $20.7 billion contract for AMRAAM missiles amid stockpile concerns

RTX Wins $21 Billion US Agreement for Air-to-Air Missile Output

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

Star Catcher, Google and Blackwing Space Bring New Orbital Technologies to Transporter-18

Côte d’Ivoire Signs Artemis Accords as African Participation Expands

NASA invests in Boeing, woos new entrants to replace SpaceX’s Dragon

European Parliament Reviews EU Licensing Rules for S-Band Mobile Satellite Services

NASA 'troubleshooting' transporter for space station's robotic arm [Updated]

Kazakhstan Population Gets Access to Starlink Connectivity Through Beeline

Kazakhstan Population Gets Access to Starlink Connectivity Through Beeline

Common data for shared detection: a blueprint for space cybersecurity

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

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

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

SpaceX targets Starship’s first orbital launch with Starlink V3 satellites

TakeMe2Space to Launch India’s First Orbital AI-Computing Satellite on SpaceX Transporter-18

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