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Space.com • Hanneke Weitering, Robert Z. Pearlman

SpaceX Dragon delivers 6,300 pounds of supplies, research payloads to the ISS

Dragon arrived at the International Space Station on Oct. 15 after launching two days earlier on NASA’s CRS-35 mission, carrying more than 6,300 pounds of cargo for the Expedition 75 crew. The delivery includes food, station hardware and research payloads such as 3D heart tissue, brain models and artificial-retina technology.

Also: Science Daily, newspaceeconomy.ca and scitechdaily.com

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2026-10-17T08:05:10.966115-07:00

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Washington Post • Mary Ilyushina

As Ukraine worries about Starlink access, Russia is developing a system to match it

By Washington Post: Kyiv is pushing President Donald Trump for continued access to the military version of Elon Musk’s satellite internet service.

Bloomberg

SpaceX Starlink Cuts Hobbled Ukraine Before Russian Bombardment

The Hill

Ukraine faces grim question of whether it can take on Russia without US backing

Also: Axios, counteroffensive.news, Live and Let's Fly, Seeking Alpha and 6 more

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2026-10-17T02:04:32.003956-07:00

Space Exploration & Science Missions

Universe Today • Bruce Dorminey

Enigmatic Mercury Will Remain A Puzzle Until Someone Sends A Lander

By Universe Today: Despite the upcoming Bepi Colombo visit to Mercury, we need a lander mission to fully understand our solar system’s innermost planet.

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2026-10-17T01:34:51.794248-07:00

Human Spaceflight & Space Stations

Space.com • Mike Wall

'It really does change you': SpaceX Crew-12 commander wishes we could all see our fragile Earth from space

By Space.com: The astronauts of SpaceX's Crew-12 mission wish that we could all see Earth as they just did — as a beautiful but fragile outpost of life in a vast void.

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2026-10-16T15:05:17.807317-07:00

Satellite Europe Space Policy & International Cooperation Policy & Regulation

Via Satellite • Rachel Jewett

ESPI Calls for Stronger European Controls for MSS Spectrum

By Via Satellite: As Europe plans to reserve a portion of its mobile satellite services (MSS) spectrum authorization for European operators, a European think tank argues it should go further and maximize European control across the space segment as well.

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2026-10-16T12:54:39.760852-07:00

Satellite Middle East

Satellite Evolution • Satellite Evolution Group

Arqiva accelerates Middle East growth with landmark Gulfsat Satellite Services agreement

By Satellite Evolution: Satellite Evolution Group 1 hour ago 2 min read Arqiva has announced a landmark agreement with Gulfsat, a leading Kuwaiti communications company and regional satellite operator, marking a significant expansion of Arqiva’s presence in the Middle East.

Also: Via Satellite and satelliteprome.com

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2026-10-16T10:28:09.227856-07:00

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Via Satellite • Rachel Jewett

CesiumAstro to Add Manufacturing Facility in Melbourne, Florida

By Via Satellite: CesiumAstro plans to expand to Florida with an announcement this week to build an engineering and manufacturing facility in Melbourne on the Space Coast.

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2026-10-16T11:35:20.672628-07:00

Satellite Space Policy & International Cooperation Policy & Regulation

Space Intel Report • Peter B. de Selding

ITU: More than 4,000 satellite network filings are backed up waiting for review

By Space Intel Report: LA PLATA, Maryland — The International Telecommunication Union (ITU) will always be accused of playing regulatory catch-up on satellite technologies that are moving faster than ever.

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2026-10-16T11:55:34.415423-07:00

SpaceX Dragon delivers 6,300 pounds of supplies, research payloads to the ISS

As Ukraine worries about Starlink access, Russia is developing a system to match it

SpaceX Starlink Cuts Hobbled Ukraine Before Russian Bombardment

Ukraine faces grim question of whether it can take on Russia without US backing

Enigmatic Mercury Will Remain A Puzzle Until Someone Sends A Lander

'It really does change you': SpaceX Crew-12 commander wishes we could all see our fragile Earth from space

ESPI Calls for Stronger European Controls for MSS Spectrum

Arqiva accelerates Middle East growth with landmark Gulfsat Satellite Services agreement

CesiumAstro to Add Manufacturing Facility in Melbourne, Florida

ITU: More than 4,000 satellite network filings are backed up waiting for review

On this day in space! Oct. 17, 2016: Private Antares rocket returns to flight after catastrophic launch explosion

As Ukraine worries about Starlink access, Russia is developing a system to match it

Enigmatic Mercury Will Remain A Puzzle Until Someone Sends A Lander

'It really does change you': SpaceX Crew-12 commander wishes we could all see our fragile Earth from space

As Space Force opens market for in-orbit surveillance, Northrop Grumman touts its experience

ESPI Calls for Stronger European Controls for MSS Spectrum

Blue Origin is going all in on the New Glenn rocket

As Space Force opens market for in-orbit surveillance, Northrop Grumman touts its experience

Scientists find 'gemstones' in atmosphere of bizarre, scorching-hot 'marshmallow' exoplanet

A Radio Phoenix Beyond the Zone of Avoidance

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 seeks sharply more Starship launches as Blue Origin targets weekly New Glenn flights and Rocket Lab delays Neutron to 202

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