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European Spaceflight • Andrew Parsonson

CNES begins ground qualification of Callisto reusable rocket demonstrator ahead of planned 2027 first flight

CNES has started ground qualification testing of Callisto, a reusable rocket demonstrator, in French Guiana. The campaign precedes a first flight planned for 2027; the available report does not specify test objectives, vehicle capabilities or the partners involved.

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2026-10-30T04:04:47.759620-07:00

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SpaceWatch Global • Joshua Faleti

Vyoma Brings Flamingo-1, Germany's First Space-Based SDA Telescope, Into Operation

By SpaceWatch Global: Vyoma has begun routine operations with Flamingo-1, adding an orbital optical capability to Europe's space surveillance efforts.

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2026-10-30T01:34:51.707155-07:00

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SpaceNews.com • Sandra Erwin

What’s at stake for military space in midterm elections

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2026-10-30T03:10:39.271126-07:00

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SpaceWatch Global • Christophe Bosquillon

#SpaceWatchGL GRAY SPACE - HALLOWEEN SPECIAL: TRICK or TRADE? How flipping the Starshield kill-switch over Ukraine eventually backfired

By SpaceWatch Global: Written by Christophe Bosquillon. A sudden restriction on Ukraine’s Starshield access exposed an uncomfortable question about battlefield connectivity: who ultimately controls critical space infrastructure?.

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2026-10-30T03:55:38.399560-07:00

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SpaceWatch Global • Joshua Faleti

Satellogic Extends Non-Earth Imaging Partnership with HEO Through 2029

By SpaceWatch Global: Satellogic and HEO sign a three-year agreement expanding access to satellite imagery for non-Earth imaging and space domain awareness.

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2026-10-30T01:34:50.948796-07:00

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Payload • Douglas Gorman

Europe Begins Funding Offensive In-Space Capabilities

By Payload: The European space sector made multiple announcements this week suggesting the region is preparing to go on the offensive in space.

Also: defence-blog.com and Kyiv Independent

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2026-10-29T23:54:58.187235-07:00

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NASA Spaceflight • Eleanor Day

Blue Origin attempts end of year return and eyes Artemis IV selection

By NASA Spaceflight: With Blue Origin moving towards a potential return to flight by late 2026, NASA has formally integrated a Blue Moon Mark 2 (Mk2) test article into its revised Artemis III low-Earth orbit (LEO) flight profile.

Also: human-spaceflight.blogspot.com and newspaceeconomy.ca

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2026-10-29T14:28:13.331630-07:00

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SpaceNews.com • Jeff Foust

SR-1 on track for late 2028 launch

By SpaceNews.com: NASA officials say a nuclear electric propulsion mission is still expected to launch in late 2028, despite limited details about its cost and schedule.

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2026-10-29T18:25:40.167567-07:00

CNES begins ground qualification of Callisto reusable rocket demonstrator ahead of planned 2027 first flight

Vyoma Brings Flamingo-1, Germany's First Space-Based SDA Telescope, Into Operation

What’s at stake for military space in midterm elections

#SpaceWatchGL GRAY SPACE - HALLOWEEN SPECIAL: TRICK or TRADE? How flipping the Starshield kill-switch over Ukraine eventually backfired

Satellogic Extends Non-Earth Imaging Partnership with HEO Through 2029

Europe Begins Funding Offensive In-Space Capabilities

Blue Origin attempts end of year return and eyes Artemis IV selection

SR-1 on track for late 2028 launch

#SpaceWatchGL GRAY SPACE - HALLOWEEN SPECIAL: TRICK or TRADE? How flipping the Starshield kill-switch over Ukraine eventually backfired

Ground Qualification Testing Begins for Callisto Reusable Rocket Demonstrator

What’s at stake for military space in midterm elections

Satellogic Extends Non-Earth Imaging Partnership with HEO Through 2029

Vyoma Brings Flamingo-1, Germany's First Space-Based SDA Telescope, Into Operation

Europe Begins Funding Offensive In-Space Capabilities

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