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Space.com • Elizabeth Howell, Tariq Malik

Gemini XII’s final tests tackled rendezvous and spacewalking problems before Apollo

Launched Nov. 11, 1966, with Jim Lovell and Buzz Aldrin aboard, Gemini XII was the program’s final mission. Despite a failing rendezvous radar and a balky Agena, the flight put docking and spacewalking through a final test, helping set the stage for Apollo’s lunar landing program.

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2026-11-11T13:19:22.221201-08:00

Space Exploration & Science Missions

Space.com • Alix Freckelton

Andy Weir's 'Exoplanet' just landed on Audible, but what actually makes an exoplanet habitable?

By Space.com: How would the crew of the Wild Blue Yonder fare on a real exoplanet?.

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2026-11-11T11:05:56.670335-08:00

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Via Satellite • Rachel Jewett

8 Globalstar Refresh Satellites Complete Initial Tests In-Orbit

By Via Satellite: All eight of the Globalstar satellites launched in August have completed initial functional tests and begin the process of orbit-raising, manufacturer MDA.

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2026-11-11T13:05:21.404888-08:00

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Via Satellite • Rachel Jewett

Skylo Lands Distribution in South Korea With KT SAT Deal

By Via Satellite: Under the agreement announced Wednesday, KT SAT will use Skylo’s network to provide satellite-enabled services for IoT customers in Korea, for use cases including maritime vessel monitoring, asset and cargo tracking, remote equipment monitoring, and environmental monitoring.

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2026-11-11T13:05:21.427231-08:00

ISS Human Spaceflight & Space Stations Commercial Space Policy & Regulation

FlightGlobal • Jon Hemmerdinger

FAA approves Sierra Space’s Dream Chaser for reentry

By FlightGlobal: First mission is to see the spacecraft complete a simulated berthing with the International Space Station.

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2026-11-11T13:05:21.660778-08:00

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SpaceNews.com • Andrew Jones

China launches pathfinder spacecraft for “Origins” space science flagships

By SpaceNews.com: China launched a four-satellite technology demonstration mission Wednesday to test key instruments for upcoming flagship space science missions, including a lunar-orbiting radio array.

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2026-11-11T14:00:51.815954-08:00

aviation Satellite Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation

Via Satellite • Rachel Jewett

Launch Delays and Slow Rollouts Push Gilat to Downgrade 2026 Outlook

By Via Satellite: Gilat Satellite Networks lowered its annual outlook as delays to satellite launches and in-flight connectivity (IFC) deliveries impacted the company’s.

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2026-11-11T12:34:51.604907-08:00

defense Satellite Space Defense & Militarization

Ars Technica • Stephen Clark

Anduril says its first satellite can see adversaries maneuver in orbital night

By Ars Technica: What's unique is it's got a huge dynamic range. We can see things in full dark.".

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2026-11-11T13:19:23.281119-08:00

Gemini XII’s final tests tackled rendezvous and spacewalking problems before Apollo

Andy Weir's 'Exoplanet' just landed on Audible, but what actually makes an exoplanet habitable?

8 Globalstar Refresh Satellites Complete Initial Tests In-Orbit

Skylo Lands Distribution in South Korea With KT SAT Deal

FAA approves Sierra Space’s Dream Chaser for reentry

China launches pathfinder spacecraft for “Origins” space science flagships

Launch Delays and Slow Rollouts Push Gilat to Downgrade 2026 Outlook

Anduril says its first satellite can see adversaries maneuver in orbital night

China launches pathfinder spacecraft for “Origins” space science flagships

Andy Weir's 'Exoplanet' just landed on Audible, but what actually makes an exoplanet habitable?

On this day in space! Nov. 11, 1966: NASA launches Gemini 12 mission with astronaut icons Buzz Aldrin and Jim Lovell aboard

8 Globalstar Refresh Satellites Complete Initial Tests In-Orbit

Skylo Lands Distribution in South Korea With KT SAT Deal

FAA approves Sierra Space’s Dream Chaser for reentry

NASA's secret weapon in the lunar space race may be ... procurement reform?

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Moog Marks 25 Years Since ESPA Design Milestone: Innovating Space Rideshare

China recruits international partners for 34-satellite cislunar constellation

Archer targets first Midnight transition flight by year-end as FAA grants special airworthiness certificate

Rocket Lab raises Neutron launch price to $70 million as bookings top $515 million and debut slips to 2027

SpaceX moves Starship Flight 15 booster to the pad ahead of first planned dual-stage landing attempt

Isar Aerospace could launch third Spectrum rocket as early as Nov. 26

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