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Universe Today • Bruce Dorminey

BepiColombo’s Mercury visit will not resolve the planet’s mysteries without a lander, analysis argues

An analysis argues that even with BepiColombo’s upcoming visit to Mercury, the solar system’s innermost planet will remain incompletely understood without a lander mission. It makes the case that a spacecraft visiting Mercury is not enough to answer the questions surrounding the 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

JWST Space Exploration & Science Missions NASA

Space.com • Robert Lea

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

By Space.com: Using data from the James Webb Space Telescope, astronomers have unravelled some of the secrets of a bizarre, blisteringly hot exoplanet that has the consistency of marshmallow.

Also: astrobiology.com, scitechdaily.com and zmescience.com

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2026-10-16T11:05:33.362520-07:00

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

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

Satellite North America Commercial Space

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 NASA

Space.com • Hanneke Weitering, Tariq Malik

On this day in space! Oct. 16, 1975: NASA launches the 1st-ever GOES weather satellite to watch Earth from space

By Space.com: On Oct. 16, 1975, NASA launched the first operational GOES weather satellite. Here's why it mattered.

Also: gao.gov

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2026-10-16T11:05:34.167896-07:00

BepiColombo’s Mercury visit will not resolve the planet’s mysteries without a lander, analysis argues

'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

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

Arqiva accelerates Middle East growth with landmark Gulfsat Satellite Services agreement

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

CesiumAstro to Add Manufacturing Facility in Melbourne, Florida

On this day in space! Oct. 16, 1975: NASA launches the 1st-ever GOES weather satellite to watch Earth from space

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

Arqiva accelerates Middle East growth with landmark Gulfsat Satellite Services agreement

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

A Radio Phoenix Beyond the Zone of Avoidance

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

Blue Origin is going all in on the New Glenn rocket

How Iridium Is Helping the Army Stay Connected Beyond Line of Sight

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

Ukraine says new Starlink limits are disrupting military drones and exposing reliance on private satellite networks

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