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SpaceNews.com • Andrew Jones

Z-Trak Space raises funding for reusable Fission-A rocket, targets late-2027 debut

Chinese launch startup Z-Trak Space has secured a new funding round to advance its Fission-A small reusable rocket, which uses electric-pump propulsion. The company is targeting a first flight in late 2027, adding another entrant to China’s developing commercial launch sector.

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2026-09-30T15:00:41.896898-07:00

Blue Origin Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation Commercial Space

CNBC • Grace Kazarian, Morgan Brennan

Blue Origin's first outside funding round is 'oversubscribed' and not closed yet, CEO says

By CNBC: Blue Origin CEO Dave Limp said the space company still aims to return New Glenn to flight before the end of this year after the Cape Canaveral explosion in May.

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2026-09-30T15:05:21.922604-07:00

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Reuters • Andrea Shalal

Ukraine urges US to sanction entities supporting Russia's Starlink rival

By Reuters: Ukraine is urging the United States to impose sanctions on several Russian entities that it says are helping develop Moscow's Rassvet satellite network as a domestic alternative to SpaceX's Starlink, its acting ambassador said ‌on Wednesday.

1 Source

2026-09-30T14:49:48.559337-07:00

FCC Satellite Commercial Space Policy & Regulation

Via Satellite • Rachel Jewett

FCC Continues Deregulation Push with Environmental Regulations and More Spectrum

By Via Satellite: The FCC continued its push to deregulate and open up new spectrum with two major decisions on Wednesday — exempting space activities from certain federal environmental regulations and opening up 1,000 megahertz of spectrum.

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2026-09-30T12:50:11.547384-07:00

ISS Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation Space Exploration & Science Missions Human Spaceflight & Space Stations Commercial Space NASA

Space.com • Tariq Malik

What time will SpaceX launch Crew-13 astronauts for NASA on Oct. 1? How to watch live (full timeline)

By Space.com: SpaceX's Crew-13 astronaut launch to the International Space Station will be an 8-hour flight. Here's when and how to watch it live.

NASA Spaceflight

Crew-13 astronauts set for launch to ISS after weeks of delays

Aero-News

SpaceX Ends Ambitious Starship Test Flight Early After Launch From Texas

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2026-09-30T09:19:58.828966-07:00

Satellite Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation Commercial Space

NASA Spaceflight • Ryan Weber

Starship makes orbit, Flight 15 preps in full swing

By NASA Spaceflight: SpaceX made significant strides in the Starship program during Flight 14. Booster 21, despite losing a few engines, still completed its entire flight. Ship 41 reached orbit despite losing a Raptor Vacuum engine on ascent, deployed 26 Starlink V3 satellites, and returned safely to the Pacific Ocean just north of Hawaii.

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2026-09-30T08:21:21.583289-07:00

Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation Space Debris & Traffic Management

Space.com • Leonard David

Growing Rocket Launch Rates Raise Risk of Fatal Space-Debris Reentries

By Space.com: If the increase in rocket launch frequency continues as it has for the last several years, the risk of falling space debris killing someone on the ground will rise as well, experts say.

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2026-09-30T12:05:02.005053-07:00

Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation Human Spaceflight & Space Stations

Ars Technica • Eric Berger

So what's happening with Russia's new, long-delayed crewed spacecraft?

By Ars Technica: Russia says it has a "promising, reusable manned transport spacecraft.".

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2026-09-30T09:49:53.544192-07:00

Z-Trak Space raises funding for reusable Fission-A rocket, targets late-2027 debut

Blue Origin's first outside funding round is 'oversubscribed' and not closed yet, CEO says

Ukraine urges US to sanction entities supporting Russia's Starlink rival

FCC Continues Deregulation Push with Environmental Regulations and More Spectrum

What time will SpaceX launch Crew-13 astronauts for NASA on Oct. 1? How to watch live (full timeline)

Crew-13 astronauts set for launch to ISS after weeks of delays

SpaceX Ends Ambitious Starship Test Flight Early After Launch From Texas

Starship makes orbit, Flight 15 preps in full swing

Growing Rocket Launch Rates Raise Risk of Fatal Space-Debris Reentries

So what's happening with Russia's new, long-delayed crewed spacecraft?

Blue Origin's first outside funding round is 'oversubscribed' and not closed yet, CEO says

Chinese electric-pump rocket startup Z-Trak raises new funding, targets 2027 debut for reusable Fission-A

Ukraine urges US to sanction entities supporting Russia's Starlink rival

FCC Continues Deregulation Push with Environmental Regulations and More Spectrum

Growing Rocket Launch Rates Raise Risk of Fatal Space-Debris Reentries

So what's happening with Russia's new, long-delayed crewed spacecraft?

U.S. Space Force Taps Five Companies for Open-Architecture Space Data Network

Exclusive: Astranis lands $468M loan to expand satellite production

Blackswan Space Raises €2.5M Seed to Fund RPO Kit Demo

Varda Raises $251M Series D

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SpaceX’s four-launch week spans Crew-13, NRO mission and satellite rideshare deployments

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SpaceX targets Starship’s first orbital launch with Starlink V3 satellites

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