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Air Astana launches SES multi-orbit Wi-Fi on first A321LR, plans fleet expansion

Air Astana has brought SES inflight connectivity into service on its first Airbus A321LR, with plans to extend the multi-orbit Wi-Fi service across its fleet. Access is free for all passengers through Jan. 31; the available reports do not specify which passengers will retain free access afterward.

Also: Business Traveller

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2026-11-02T01:34:19.704550-08:00

Saudi Arabia Moon Commercial Space

SpaceWatch Global • Joshua Faleti

ispace Strengthens Saudi Arabia Operations With Anas Al-Shuwayer Appointment

By SpaceWatch Global: ispace appoints Anas Al-Shuwayer to lead its Saudi subsidiary as the lunar exploration company expands local partnerships and operations.

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2026-11-02T01:35:14.516731-08:00

Satellite Europe

Space Intel Report • Peter B. de Selding

Indra Space reports sharply higher revenue and EBITDA, books $2.2B in backlog for work on Europe's Iris2

By Space Intel Report: LA PLATA, Maryland — Indra Group of Spain booked 1.926 billion euros ($2.2 billion) in new orders from Europe’s Iris2 multi-orbit secure communications constellation in the three months ending Sept.30, confirming that the company has vaulted into the front ranks of Europe’s space ecosystem.

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2026-11-01T22:34:56.800026-08:00

Satellite Europe Aircraft Finance & Leasing Commercial Space

SpaceWatch Global • Joshua Faleti

EIB and Deutsche Bank Launch €560 Million Financing Initiative for European Space Companies

By SpaceWatch Global: EIB and Deutsche Bank are backing €560 million in investment to help European space companies scale up and bring new technologies to market.

1 Source

2026-11-01T23:54:40.869010-08:00

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

Space.com • Mike Wall

'The Sea God Surveys': Watch Rocket Lab launch Japanese Earth-observing satellite today

By Space.com: Rocket Lab will launch its 99th mission to date today (Nov. 2), sending a private Japanese Earth-observing satellite to orbit. Here's how to watch live.

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2026-11-01T23:00:38.409240-08:00

Mars Space Exploration & Science Missions Human Spaceflight & Space Stations NASA

Reuters • Will Dunham

Crew from NASA's simulated Mars mission emerges after 378 days in isolation

By Reuters: Nov 1 (Reuters) - The four members of a crew who took part in a simulated mission to Mars have emerged after 378 days in isolation at the US space agency's Johnson Space Center in Houston, an endeavor designed to help prepare for a possible future excursion by NASA astronauts to Earth's planetary neighbor.

Times of India

Nasa's simulated Mars mission: Crew emerges after 378 days in isolation

The Independent

NASA crew emerges after 378 days in isolation in 3D-printed habitat

Also: CNA, NPR and CNA

10 Sources

2026-11-01T09:04:21.950821-08:00

Commercial Space Space Policy & International Cooperation NASA

The Hill • Mark R. Whittington

Lawfare against Elon Musk could affect the Artemis program

By The Hill: Such a move could have profound effects on American space policy and politics.

Also: Fox Business

2 Sources

2026-11-01T07:28:09.703746-08:00

Satellite AI Commercial Space

SpaceNews.com • Sandra Erwin

Google runs AI model on satellite chip, advancing orbital data center ambitions

By SpaceNews.com: GTON — Google said it has successfully run an artificial intelligence model on a data-center-class processor aboard a satellite, an early milestone in the company’s effort to determine whether AI computing infrastructure could eventually operate in space.

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2026-11-01T05:30:39.573252-08:00

Air Astana launches SES multi-orbit Wi-Fi on first A321LR, plans fleet expansion

ispace Strengthens Saudi Arabia Operations With Anas Al-Shuwayer Appointment

Indra Space reports sharply higher revenue and EBITDA, books $2.2B in backlog for work on Europe's Iris2

EIB and Deutsche Bank Launch €560 Million Financing Initiative for European Space Companies

'The Sea God Surveys': Watch Rocket Lab launch Japanese Earth-observing satellite today

Crew from NASA's simulated Mars mission emerges after 378 days in isolation

Nasa's simulated Mars mission: Crew emerges after 378 days in isolation

NASA crew emerges after 378 days in isolation in 3D-printed habitat

Lawfare against Elon Musk could affect the Artemis program

Google runs AI model on satellite chip, advancing orbital data center ambitions

SES and Air Astana Launch Multi-Orbit Inflight Connectivity on Airbus A321LR Fleet

ispace Strengthens Saudi Arabia Operations With Anas Al-Shuwayer Appointment

EIB and Deutsche Bank Launch €560 Million Financing Initiative for European Space Companies

Indra Space reports sharply higher revenue and EBITDA, books $2.2B in backlog for work on Europe's Iris2

'The Sea God Surveys': Watch Rocket Lab launch Japanese Earth-observing satellite today

Crew from NASA's simulated Mars mission emerges after 378 days in isolation

NASA's Swift telescope on the verge of plunging back to Earth

Planetary defense: How military and civil satellites are watching fireballs to help keep Earth safe from space rocks

Canadian MDA Space Secures €64 Million IRIS2 Antenna Agreement

Scientists have what they say is one of the oldest Mars meteorites

India’s NVS-03 launch restores NavIC to minimum operational configuration

Analysts say launch-capacity crisis is more severe than anticipated, with no evidence Starship will launch traditional satellite

China plans standalone Lanyue lunar lander mission and uncrewed rehearsal ahead of crewed landing attempt before 2030

SpaceX completes three Starship Flight 15 static fires in three days

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