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North America Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation Space Policy & International Cooperation

Payload • Elizabeth Howell

Canada’s budget backs medium-lift rockets and sovereign launch capability

Canada will upgrade its rockets under the Launch the North initiative, which aims to support sovereign launch vehicles operating from at least two new spaceports. The budget confirmation sets out a national effort spanning launch-vehicle development and the infrastructure needed to reach orbit from Canadian sites.

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2026-11-09T05:35:02.442641-08:00

Satellite

Space.com • Elizabeth Howell

Yes, it runs 'Doom': Satellite plays iconic game in world's 1st demonstration of orbital voice control

By Space.com: The world's first voice command of a satellite saw an experimental European spacecraft play the iconic video game 'Doom' after operators spoke to it from Earth.

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2026-11-09T03:05:50.839670-08:00

defense Missile Systems & Strategic Weapons Space Defense & Militarization Defense Policy

Ars Technica • Stephen Clark

New Democratic Congress will likely strip the gilding from Trump's Golden Dome

By Ars Technica: There’s no doubt that whatever it’s going to be called, it won’t be called Golden Dome.".

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2026-11-09T04:05:07.513377-08:00

defense Satellite Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact

Bloomberg • Andrea Palasciano, Kollen Post

Trump’s Weakness and Overtures to Russia Put Ukraine on Edge

By Bloomberg: The interruption of critical satellite connectivity last month has brought home to Ukraine the risks of a more comprehensive reduction in US support.

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2026-11-09T04:10:38.384534-08:00

Europe Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation Commercial Space

European Spaceflight • Andrew Parsonson

RFA Confirms Inaugural RFA ONE Launch Has Slipped to 2027

By European Spaceflight: Rocket Factory Augsburg has confirmed that the inaugural flight of its RFA ONE rocket from SaxaVord has slipped to 2027.

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

Payload • Victoria Woodburn

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

Canada’s budget backs medium-lift rockets and sovereign launch capability

Yes, it runs 'Doom': Satellite plays iconic game in world's 1st demonstration of orbital voice control

New Democratic Congress will likely strip the gilding from Trump's Golden Dome

Trump’s Weakness and Overtures to Russia Put Ukraine on Edge

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

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Canada’s Medium-Lift Rocket Ambitions Confirmed In Budget

New Democratic Congress will likely strip the gilding from Trump's Golden Dome

Trump’s Weakness and Overtures to Russia Put Ukraine on Edge

Yes, it runs 'Doom': Satellite plays iconic game in world's 1st demonstration of orbital voice control

RFA Confirms Inaugural RFA ONE Launch Has Slipped to 2027

White House declaration reaffirms freedom of American activities in space

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