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ArianeGroup Europe ESA Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation

European Spaceflight • Andrew Parsonson

ArianeGroup completes second wet dress rehearsal of ESA’s Themis demonstrator

ArianeGroup has completed a second wet dress rehearsal of Themis, the European Space Agency’s reusable rocket demonstrator, at Esrange in Sweden. The rehearsal marks another test campaign milestone for the vehicle, though the available report provides no further details on test results or next steps.

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2026-10-07T01:28:42.572172-07:00

Satellite Commercial Space

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SpaceWatch Global • Joshua Faleti

Orbit Fab Qualifies RAFTI High Pressure Interface for Electric Propulsion

By SpaceWatch Global: Orbit Fab qualifies RAFTI HP for electric and chemical propulsion systems, with the first unit set for an on-orbit test in late 2026.

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2026-10-07T01:34:42.907751-07:00

Satellite Space Debris & Traffic Management

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SpaceWatch Global • Joshua Faleti

LeoLabs Detects New Fragment Creation Event Involving Soviet-Era Meteor 2-7

By SpaceWatch Global: LeoLabs detected new fragments near a Soviet-era weather satellite called Meteor 2-7. The cause of the fragmentation is still unknown.

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2026-10-07T01:34:43.220434-07:00

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

Space.com • Mike Wall

Nuri rocket launches 15 satellites on South Korea's 1st liftoff of 2026 (photo)

By Space.com: South Korea launched its first mission of 2026 on Tuesday night (Oct. 6), carrying 15 satellites to orbit atop a Nuri rocket.

Bloomberg

South Korea’s Nuri Rocket Lifts Off With Hanwha Aerospace Help

koreatimes.co.kr

S. Korea's Nuri space rocket lifts off from Naro Space Center

Also: Yonhap News Agency and 5 more

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2026-10-06T23:06:00.556737-07:00

Commercial Space Space Policy & International Cooperation

SpaceNews.com • Jeff Foust

Nebex and U.N. to work on supporting emerging space programs

By SpaceNews.com: A startup with plans to help connect space industry suppliers with space projects around the world has signed agreements with a United Nations office.

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2026-10-06T20:55:39.048657-07:00

Satellite North America

Via Satellite • Rachel Jewett

California to Integrate Iceye Data Into Statewide Emergency Operations

By Via Satellite: The state of California is integrating Iceye satellite data into statewide emergency operations as part of a new agreement. California opened a modernized state operations center (SOC) for emergency response on Tuesday, announcing investments in emergency response capabilities, including satellite technology.

Also: SpaceNews.com

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2026-10-06T12:35:02.381812-07:00

aviation Satellite Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation Commercial Space Policy & Regulation

Reuters • David Shepardson

US FAA looks to streamline rules for commercial space launches

By Reuters: The Federal Aviation Administration said on Tuesday it is proposing to ‌streamline regulations for commercial space launches and re-entries.

Also: CNA, smallsatnews.com and satnews.com

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2026-10-06T17:04:50.308985-07:00

Satellite Space Debris & Traffic Management

SpaceNews.com • Jason Rainbow

NorthStar SDA sensor expansion on track despite investor redemptions

By SpaceNews.com: NorthStar Earth and Space remains on track to expand its in-orbit space domain awareness network, CEO Stewart Bain said, despite heavy investor withdrawals from the blank-check company merger that took it public last week.

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2026-10-06T17:25:42.495059-07:00