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Europe Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation Commercial Space

European Spaceflight • Andrew Parsonson

Rocket Factory Augsburg pushes RFA ONE’s inaugural SaxaVord launch to 2027

Rocket Factory Augsburg has confirmed that the first flight of its RFA ONE launch vehicle from SaxaVord is now scheduled for 2027. The update moves the rocket’s inaugural launch later than previously planned, extending the timeline for the company’s entry into orbital launch operations.

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2026-11-08T23:04:39.002518-08:00

Space Policy & International Cooperation Policy & Regulation

SpaceNews.com • Jeff Foust

White House declaration reaffirms freedom of American activities in space

By SpaceNews.com: A White House “declaration” about American freedom in space largely reaffirms existing policy and law.

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2026-11-08T16:00:37.808397-08:00

China Satellite Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation Commercial Space

SpaceNews.com • Andrew Jones

Ceres-2 reaches orbit, Kinetica-2 lofts Qianfan satellites in four-launch week for China

By SpaceNews.com: Second flights of the Ceres-2 and Kinetica-2 rockets marked commercial launch progress for China alongside further Long March launches for state programs.

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2026-11-08T15:49:04.987216-08:00

Moon Human Spaceflight & Space Stations Workforce & Skills Development NASA

Washington Post • Taz Ali

NASA opens recruitment for its next generation of astronauts

By Washington Post: The 7 logo The 7 LIVE NASA opens recruitment for its next generation of astronauts The space agency is inviting applications from U.S.

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2026-11-08T12:04:29.461030-08:00

Moon Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation Space Exploration & Science Missions Workforce & Skills Development NASA

Payload • Victoria Woodburn

NASA Unveils Moon Base Awards at MAX POWER

By Payload: NASA rolled out a stack of Moon Base awards Saturday during MAX POWER, ranging from new lander contracts to a recycled Mars rover.

SpaceWatch Global

NASA Expands Lunar Delivery Network with CLPS 2 and New Moon Base Awards

Aviation Week

NASA Updates Moon Base Plan Spanning Rover To Rides

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2026-11-08T08:34:52.957524-08:00

China Moon Space Exploration & Science Missions NASA

The Hill • Mark R. Whittington

China reveals how it intends to beat NASA back to the moon

By The Hill: Opinion > Opinions - Technology The views expressed by contributors are their own and not the view of The Hill China reveals how it intends to beat NASA back to the moon by Mark R.

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2026-11-08T07:28:15.673235-08:00

Europe ESA Space Exploration & Science Missions

Space.com • Elizabeth Howell, Robert Z. Pearlman

On this day in space! Nov. 8, 2005: Europe launches Venus Express, its first mission to Venus

By Space.com: On Nov. 8, 2005, Europe launched its first mission to Venus. Here's why Venus Express mattered.

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2026-11-08T08:19:09.455903-08:00

Moon Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation Space Exploration & Science Missions NASA

SpaceNews.com • Jeff Foust

2026-11-07T17:49:05.962200-08:00

Rocket Factory Augsburg pushes RFA ONE’s inaugural SaxaVord launch to 2027

White House declaration reaffirms freedom of American activities in space

Ceres-2 reaches orbit, Kinetica-2 lofts Qianfan satellites in four-launch week for China

NASA opens recruitment for its next generation of astronauts

NASA Unveils Moon Base Awards at MAX POWER

NASA Expands Lunar Delivery Network with CLPS 2 and New Moon Base Awards

NASA Updates Moon Base Plan Spanning Rover To Rides

China reveals how it intends to beat NASA back to the moon

On this day in space! Nov. 8, 2005: Europe launches Venus Express, its first mission to Venus

NASA proceeds with plans to convert Mars rover engineering model into a lunar rover

NASA's Moon Base plan gains a PROMISE

NASA awards lunar transportation and lander contracts

RFA Confirms Inaugural RFA ONE Launch Has Slipped to 2027

White House declaration reaffirms freedom of American activities in space

Ceres-2 reaches orbit, Kinetica-2 lofts Qianfan satellites in four-launch week for China

NASA opens recruitment for its next generation of astronauts

NASA Unveils Moon Base Awards at MAX POWER

On this day in space! Nov. 8, 2005: Europe launches Venus Express, its first mission to Venus

Top Astrophysicist Leaves U.S. After Trump Policies Affect Her Work

Scientists simulate an Earth without life to help hunt for aliens and inhabited worlds

NASA announces search for new astronauts

SpaceX sets Nov. 13 date for Starship launch and catch

NASA awards lunar transport, lander and technology work to advance Moon Base plans

Starship Flight 15 targets Nov. 13 for first attempt to catch both stages at Starbase

NASA opens astronaut applications through Dec. 3 and plans aerospace exhibition to rival Paris Air Show

Viasat wins Space Force contract worth up to $450 million for Space Data Network operations center

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