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Blue Origin Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation

Ars Technica • Eric Berger

Blue Origin targets multiple New Glenn flights per week by decade’s end

Blue Origin is expanding its New Glenn ambitions, with infrastructure designed to support multiple launches per week by the end of the decade. The plan signals a substantial intended increase in launch cadence, though the available report does not specify the infrastructure, investment or steps required to reach that rate.

Also: Reuters, Seeking Alpha and CNA

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2026-10-16T03:05:19.152591-07:00

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SpaceWatch Global • Torsten Kriening

#SpaceWatchGL Review: The Risk You Cannot Inspect - Meidad Pariente’s The Art of Robust Design

By SpaceWatch Global: Meidad Pariente’s The Art of Robust Design: A Guide to Resilient Spacecraft Engineering in the New Space Era argues team culture is a hidden space risk.

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2026-10-16T03:55:13.830207-07:00

aviation Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation Commercial Space

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Ars Technica

Rocket Report: FAA eyes more Starbase traffic; India's Skyroot snares US customer

By Ars Technica: The pioneering reusable upper stage for Stoke Space's Nova rocket ships out for testing.

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2026-10-16T04:05:17.025479-07:00

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SpaceNews.com • Andrew Jones

Three Chinese reusable launch startups emerge with diverse rocket designs and funding

By SpaceNews.com: Three newer Chinese rocket startups have announced rocket series or funding within the space of a week, despite an increasingly crowded launch sector.

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2026-10-16T04:19:25.207508-07:00

Space Exploration & Science Missions

Space.com • Leonard David

It's time to reassess the size of our solar system, scientists say

By Space.com: Two leading space scientists say there is a need to redefine the edge of the solar system based on the Milky Way's gravity, including its dark matter.

Also: Leonard David

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2026-10-16T03:06:01.305359-07:00

Blue Origin Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation Commercial Space

SpaceNews.com • Jeff Foust

Blue Origin outlines New Glenn launch infrastructure upgrades

By SpaceNews.com: Blue Origin plans to build additional launch pads and landing platform ships as part of investments to enable more New Glenn launches from Florida.

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2026-10-16T03:10:39.531138-07:00

China Satellite Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation

SpaceWatch Global • Communications Joshua Faleti

China's LandSpace Launches 10 Satellites to Advance Orbital Computing and Communications

By SpaceWatch Global: China launched eight ADA Space computing satellites on Zhuque-2E, testing AI, liquid cooling and laser links for orbital computing systems.

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2026-10-16T02:35:25.253284-07:00

Europe ESA Space Debris & Traffic Management

SpaceWatch Global • Joshua Faleti

"Orbity Deorbitface"? UK Space Agency Opens Competition to Name Active Debris Removal Mission

By SpaceWatch Global: The UK Space Agency invites the public to name its 2029 debris removal mission, which will capture two defunct satellites in orbit.

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2026-10-16T02:35:25.335430-07:00

Blue Origin targets multiple New Glenn flights per week by decade’s end

#SpaceWatchGL Review: The Risk You Cannot Inspect - Meidad Pariente’s The Art of Robust Design

Rocket Report: FAA eyes more Starbase traffic; India's Skyroot snares US customer

Three Chinese reusable launch startups emerge with diverse rocket designs and funding

It's time to reassess the size of our solar system, scientists say

Blue Origin outlines New Glenn launch infrastructure upgrades

China's LandSpace Launches 10 Satellites to Advance Orbital Computing and Communications

"Orbity Deorbitface"? UK Space Agency Opens Competition to Name Active Debris Removal Mission

Rocket Report: FAA eyes more Starbase traffic; India's Skyroot snares US customer

Three Chinese reusable launch startups emerge with diverse rocket designs and funding

#SpaceWatchGL Review: The Risk You Cannot Inspect - Meidad Pariente’s The Art of Robust Design

Blue Origin is going all in on the New Glenn rocket

It's time to reassess the size of our solar system, scientists say

Blue Origin outlines New Glenn launch infrastructure upgrades

NASA to Host Media Briefing Outlining Artemis Mission Plans ahead of 2028's Lunar Landing Target

Reliance Pushes Back as Musk Questions Starlink’s Delay in India

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

Why US Eyes in the Sky Are So Vital to Ukraine’s Defense

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

SpaceX launches 6,300 pounds of cargo and science to the ISS, deploying two GHGSat methane-monitoring satellites

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