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Satellite Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation Asia-Pacific (APAC)

Space.com • Mike Wall

South Korea’s Nuri rocket launches 15 satellites on first 2026 mission

South Korea launched its first mission of 2026 on Tuesday night, sending 15 satellites into orbit aboard a Nuri rocket. The multi-satellite flight is the country’s first launch of the year and adds another Nuri mission to South Korea’s space-launch activity.

Yonhap News Agency • Kim Eun-jung

(6th LD) Nuri rocket deploys 5 satellites for S. Korea's first microsatellite constellation

Yonhap News Agency • Kim Eun-jung

(News Focus) Nuri's 5th launch signals S. Korea's shift toward integrated space industry

6 Sources

2026-10-06T23:06:00.556737-07:00

Commercial Space Space Policy & International Cooperation

SpaceNews.com • Jeff Foust

Nebex and U.N. to work on supporting emerging space programs

By SpaceNews.com: A startup with plans to help connect space industry suppliers with space projects around the world has signed agreements with a United Nations office.

1 Source

2026-10-06T20:55:39.048657-07:00

Satellite North America

Via Satellite • Rachel Jewett

California to Integrate Iceye Data Into Statewide Emergency Operations

By Via Satellite: The state of California is integrating Iceye satellite data into statewide emergency operations as part of a new agreement. California opened a modernized state operations center (SOC) for emergency response on Tuesday, announcing investments in emergency response capabilities, including satellite technology.

Also: SpaceNews.com

2 Sources

2026-10-06T12:35:02.381812-07:00

aviation Satellite Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation Commercial Space Policy & Regulation

Reuters • David Shepardson

US FAA looks to streamline rules for commercial space launches

By Reuters: The Federal Aviation Administration said on Tuesday it is proposing to ‌streamline regulations for commercial space launches and re-entries.

Also: CNA, smallsatnews.com and satnews.com

4 Sources

2026-10-06T17:04:50.308985-07:00

Satellite Space Debris & Traffic Management

SpaceNews.com • Jason Rainbow

NorthStar SDA sensor expansion on track despite investor redemptions

By SpaceNews.com: NorthStar Earth and Space remains on track to expand its in-orbit space domain awareness network, CEO Stewart Bain said, despite heavy investor withdrawals from the blank-check company merger that took it public last week.

1 Source

2026-10-06T17:25:42.495059-07:00

ISS Human Spaceflight & Space Stations NASA

Space.com • Mike Wall

SpaceX's Crew-12 astronauts heading home today after nearly 10 months in space: Watch it live

By Space.com: The four astronauts of SpaceX’s Crew-12 mission will head home to Earth Wednesday (Oct. 7) after nearly 10 months in space, and you can watch their journey live.

NASA Spaceflight

Crew-12 set to depart the ISS after eighth months in orbit

NASA

NASA to Cover Northrop Grumman CRS-24 Spacecraft Departure

Also: Space Policy Online, ESA and 3 more

9 Sources

2026-10-06T09:04:56.817344-07:00

aviation Satellite PaxEx Airlines

Via Satellite • Mark Holmes

How 4 Airlines Size Up IFC Offerings from LEO, GEO, to Multi-Orbit

By Via Satellite: The in-flight connectivity (IFC) market is at an inflection point as airlines have embraced the free model and Starlink has made deep inroads into the market over the last two to three years.

Also: Simple Flying

2 Sources

2026-10-06T12:35:02.538370-07:00

Commercial Space

SpaceNews.com • Jason Rainbow

Linse Capital looks to expand early-stage bets on space

By SpaceNews.com: Linse Capital is exploring another early-stage fund to place more bets on space and other deep tech startups, after quietly deploying most of an initial $150 million foray beyond its traditional focus on more mature businesses.

1 Source

2026-10-06T12:35:20.882351-07:00

South Korea’s Nuri rocket launches 15 satellites on first 2026 mission

(6th LD) Nuri rocket deploys 5 satellites for S. Korea's first microsatellite constellation

(News Focus) Nuri's 5th launch signals S. Korea's shift toward integrated space industry

Nebex and U.N. to work on supporting emerging space programs

California to Integrate Iceye Data Into Statewide Emergency Operations

US FAA looks to streamline rules for commercial space launches

NorthStar SDA sensor expansion on track despite investor redemptions

SpaceX's Crew-12 astronauts heading home today after nearly 10 months in space: Watch it live

Crew-12 set to depart the ISS after eighth months in orbit

NASA to Cover Northrop Grumman CRS-24 Spacecraft Departure

How 4 Airlines Size Up IFC Offerings from LEO, GEO, to Multi-Orbit

Linse Capital looks to expand early-stage bets on space

Nuri rocket launches 15 satellites on South Korea's 1st liftoff of 2026 (photo)

Nebex and U.N. to work on supporting emerging space programs

California to Integrate Iceye Data Into Statewide Emergency Operations

NorthStar SDA sensor expansion on track despite investor redemptions

US FAA looks to streamline rules for commercial space launches

Space Force experiment uses HawkEye 360 satellites to listen for signals in orbit

Why is NASA bringing 7,500 contractors back to work as civil servants?

Falcon 20 research jet used to measure emission plume of sub-orbital launch vehicle

Space Force experiment uses HawkEye 360 satellites to listen for signals in orbit

The EU Extends SALTO Deadline Again as Themis Hop Test Slips

SpaceX shares rebound nearly 60% from August low as Morgan Stanley turns bullish; FAA eases aircraft exposure to space-debris ri

Open Cosmos targets 96 ConnectedCosmos satellites by 2028, 192 by 2030

ESA and China’s SMILE mission begins science operations after commissioning

NASA and SpaceX set Oct. 7 Crew-12 return as Crew-13 arrives at Kennedy ahead of ISS launch

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