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Last Updated: Sunday, Nov. 9, 2025, 8:14 AM PST
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Space.com
• Michael Liemohn
U.S. Office of Space Commerce faces uncertain future after proposed budget cuts and new oversight
By Space.com: So, what exactly does this office do and why is it important?.
SpaceNews.com
• Andrew Jones
China sets annual orbital-launch record with VLEO Chutian and Shiyan test flights
By SpaceNews.com: China breaks annual launch record with VLEO Chutian and Shiyan technology test launches China conducted a pair of solid rocket launches late Saturday, seeing the country surpass its previous record for orbital launch attempts in a calendar year.
Ars Technica
• Eric Berger
Blue Origin CEO says company will 'move heaven and earth' to help NASA accelerate Moon return
By Ars Technica: “We have some ideas that we think could accelerate the path to the Moon.”….
SpaceNews.com
• Jeff Foust
Blue Origin seeks FAA exemption to allow New Glenn to proceed with NASA Mars launch
By SpaceNews.com: Blue Origin says it is working with the government to secure additional launch opportunities for the upcoming New Glenn launch of a NASA Mars mission.
SpaceNews.com
• Jeff Foust
FAA to limit commercial space launch windows amid government shutdown, citing airspace strain
By SpaceNews.com: The FAA will temporarily limit the hours that commercial space launches can take place, citing strains on airspace during the government shutdown.
European Spaceflight
• Andrew Parsonson
Germany’s ATMOS Space Cargo to Demonstrate Cargo Deployment on HyPrSpace’s Baguette One Test Flight in 2026
By European Spaceflight: Germany's ATMOS Space Cargo intends to launch a technology demonstration mission aboard HyPrSpace’s Baguette One test flight in 2026.
Space.com
• Keith Cooper
Heat leaking from Saturn's ocean moon Enceladus bolsters its case as an abode for life
By Space.com: Heat leaking from Saturn's ocean moon Enceladus bolsters its case as an abode for life.
