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FlightGlobal • Jon Hemmerdinger

NASA says Orion heat shield performed as expected during Artemis I

NASA says Orion’s heat shield performed as expected during Artemis I, while the agency has been addressing a heat-shield problem that became evident during the mission. The assessment comes as NASA prepares for its next mission, though the supplied report provides no further technical details.

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2026-10-15T19:04:51.682410-07:00

Space Exploration & Science Missions

Universe Today • Matthew Williams

Scientists Detect Rare Type of Wood Alcohol in Space

By Universe Today: As part of the ALMA COMPASS Large program, an international research team has detected a rare form of methanol in space for the first time.

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2026-10-15T15:54:44.639861-07:00

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Space.com • Hanneke Weitering, Tariq Malik

On this day in space! Oct. 15, 1997: NASA launches Cassini-Hugyens probe on 7-year voyage to Saturn

By Space.com: 15, 1997, NASA launched the Cassini spacecraft on a mission to explore Saturn and its moons. It lifted off aboard a Titan 4B rocket from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida.

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2026-10-15T13:05:12.199107-07:00

Satellite Middle East

Satellite Evolution • Satellite Evolution Group

Durri Space Signs Cailabs Contract for Three Optical Ground Stations in Oman

By Satellite Evolution: Under the patronage of H.E. Dr.

Also: Via Satellite

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2026-10-15T06:06:08.776259-07:00

Satellite M&A

Via Satellite • Rachel Jewett

Comtech Expects Divestiture to Gilat to Close This Year

By Via Satellite: Comtech expects its satellite divestiture to Gilat Satellite Networks to close by the end of the calendar year, leadership confirmed this week. Comtech.

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2026-10-15T14:05:15.736591-07:00

Satellite Space Debris & Traffic Management

Space Intel Report • Peter B. de Selding

China proposal: For space safety, have all satellites carry RF beacons similar to aero ADS-B and maritime AIS

By Space Intel Report: LA PLATA, Maryland— China’s representative to the ITU Space Sustainability Forum said having radio-frequency ID beacons on every satellite in low Earth orbit would be the single most effective measure against orbital crowding and collision risk — even more important than ephemeris sharing among satellite fleet owners.

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2026-10-15T13:55:48.601114-07:00

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SpaceNews.com • Sandra Erwin

Space Command’s new headquarters estimated to cost $4 billion

By SpaceNews.com: WASHINGTON — The Air Force is preparing to select a contractor to build and equip U.S. Space Command’s new headquarters in Alabama, a project now estimated to cost approximately $4 billion.

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2026-10-15T16:05:38.057708-07:00

Commercial Space

Wall Street Journal • Juliet Chung

University Endowments Land Biggest Returns Since 2021 on SpaceX, AI Gains

By Wall Street Journal: University endowments are notching their strongest returns in five years thanks in part to gains from SpaceX and other AI bets, with Harvard becoming the latest school to report a gain of more than 20%.

Also: CNBC, Bloomberg and Financial Times

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2026-10-15T11:19:58.750347-07:00

NASA says Orion heat shield performed as expected during Artemis I

Scientists Detect Rare Type of Wood Alcohol in Space

On this day in space! Oct. 15, 1997: NASA launches Cassini-Hugyens probe on 7-year voyage to Saturn

Durri Space Signs Cailabs Contract for Three Optical Ground Stations in Oman

Comtech Expects Divestiture to Gilat to Close This Year

China proposal: For space safety, have all satellites carry RF beacons similar to aero ADS-B and maritime AIS

Space Command’s new headquarters estimated to cost $4 billion

University Endowments Land Biggest Returns Since 2021 on SpaceX, AI Gains

NASA finds Orion’s heat shield performed as expected during Artemis I

Scientists Detect Rare Type of Wood Alcohol in Space

Space Command’s new headquarters estimated to cost $4 billion

Durri Space Signs Cailabs Contract for Three Optical Ground Stations in Oman

Comtech Expects Divestiture to Gilat to Close This Year

China proposal: For space safety, have all satellites carry RF beacons similar to aero ADS-B and maritime AIS

Seraphim Space investment fund shares up 119.4% in 12 months to June 30; says Iceye is brightest, but not only portfolio star

Host Stars Shape Their Planetary Systems Into Two Families

PlaneSense Extends IFC with Gogo Galileo Deal

NASA's SkyFall helicopters will 'show us parts of Mars we've never seen before', scientists say

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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