Space News

ISS Human Spaceflight & Space Stations NASA

Space.com • Robert Z. Pearlman

Astronauts install final ISS roll-out solar array, completing upgrade designed to boost station power generation 30%

Spacewalkers Anil Menon and Joshua Kutryk installed the final International Space Station Roll-Out Solar Array during a seven-hour excursion, completing a multiyear effort to increase the station’s power generation by 30%. The installation took place on the 101st spacewalk dedicated to ISS assembly and maintenance.

Also: CBS News and spacefoundation.org

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2026-11-05T14:19:14.499072-08:00

Blue Origin Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation Commercial Space

CNBC • Annie Palmer

Blue Origin pushes launch to January 2027 as it races to rebuild damaged launch pad

By CNBC: CEO Dave Limp said the company has moved swiftly to repair a launchpad that was damaged by the New Glenn explosion in May, but the work hasn't been easy.

NASA Spaceflight

Blue Origin unveils New Glenn GS3 third stage and Northstar booster engine

SpaceNews.com

Blue Origin to develop New Glenn third stage, new booster engine

Also: Space.com, Bloomberg, Florida Today, blueorigin.com, The Verge, CNA and CNA

10 Sources

2026-11-05T10:04:41.481903-08:00

Space Exploration & Science Missions

Ars Technica • John Timmer

Software squeezes more data out of Webb Telescope for imaging exoplanets

By Ars Technica: Software optimizes a physical model of the telescope to reduce noise.

1 Source

2026-11-05T12:05:00.065855-08:00

defense Satellite Commercial Space

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SpaceNews.com

CesiumAstro Secures $730 Million in Janus Henderson-Led Series D at a Valuation Above $4.5 Billion; Unveils Synchronicity Satellite Constellation Following Fully Successful Element-1 Mission

By SpaceNews.com: CesiumAstro Inc., a global leader in space and defense communications systems and satellites, today announced the closing of $730 million in Series D financing, valuing the company at more than $4.5 billion.

1 Source

2026-11-05T13:56:46.437466-08:00

Space Exploration & Science Missions

Universe Today • Evan Gough

Asteroids' Oddball Shapes Make Deflecting Them Challenging

By Universe Today: In a pinch, we could use a stand-off nuclear blast to redirect a dangerous asteroid on short notice. There's no atmospheric shock wave in space, but the x-ray pulse could still deflect the space rock.

1 Source

2026-11-05T11:55:21.781355-08:00

Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation Commercial Space Policy & Regulation

Reuters • David Shepardson

US proposes space launch rule changes in potential boost for SpaceX

By Reuters: The US Federal Aviation Administration proposed on Thursday streamlining regulations for commercial space launches and re-entries and said it plans to overhaul its space licensing framework next ‌year, a potential boost for Elon Musk's SpaceX and Jeff Bezos' space firm Blue Origin.

Also: AeroTime, FlightGlobal and CNA

4 Sources

2026-11-05T11:04:25.306946-08:00

defense Satellite Defense Industry & Major Contractors Thales

Breaking Defense • Breaking Defense

The push to give dismounted forces direct access to LEO and MEO networks

By Breaking Defense: Discover how Tampa Microwave, a Thales company, is advancing tactical SATCOM to provide secure, reliable mobile connectivity for dismounted military forces.

1 Source

2026-11-05T13:04:37.492151-08:00

aviation Satellite

Via Satellite • Rachel Jewett

SES Sees Aviation, Defense Momentum Drive Modest Q3 Revenue Growth

By Via Satellite: Growth in aviation and defense pushed SES’s Networks segment 6% revenue growth in the third quarter on a like-for-like (LFL) basis, as overall revenue grew by a modest 4.2% year-over-year.

Also: Seeking Alpha

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2026-11-05T13:05:21.459486-08:00

Astronauts install final ISS roll-out solar array, completing upgrade designed to boost station power generation 30%

Blue Origin pushes launch to January 2027 as it races to rebuild damaged launch pad

Blue Origin unveils New Glenn GS3 third stage and Northstar booster engine

Blue Origin to develop New Glenn third stage, new booster engine

Software squeezes more data out of Webb Telescope for imaging exoplanets

CesiumAstro Secures $730 Million in Janus Henderson-Led Series D at a Valuation Above $4.5 Billion; Unveils Synchronicity Satellite Constellation Following Fully Successful Element-1 Mission

Asteroids' Oddball Shapes Make Deflecting Them Challenging

US proposes space launch rule changes in potential boost for SpaceX

The push to give dismounted forces direct access to LEO and MEO networks

SES Sees Aviation, Defense Momentum Drive Modest Q3 Revenue Growth

'We got it done!' Spacewalking astronauts finish installing next-gen ISS solar arrays

CesiumAstro Secures $730 Million in Janus Henderson-Led Series D at a Valuation Above $4.5 Billion; Unveils Synchronicity Satellite Constellation Following Fully Successful Element-1 Mission

DoD Must Embrace Autonomous On-Orbit Cyber Defense, DoD CIO Official Says

SES Sees Aviation, Defense Momentum Drive Modest Q3 Revenue Growth

The push to give dismounted forces direct access to LEO and MEO networks

Software squeezes more data out of Webb Telescope for imaging exoplanets

DoD Must Embrace Autonomous On-Orbit Cyber Defense, DoD CIO Official Says

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