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Satellite Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation

Space Intel Report • Peter B. de Selding

Kompsat-6 illustrates the schedule risks of booking a shared launch

South Korea’s Kompsat-6 radar-observation satellite has become an example of the risks of launching as a co-passenger rather than buying a dedicated mission. The case highlights the tradeoff satellite operators face between the lower cost of a shared ride and the greater control of a dedicated launch.

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2026-10-28T08:36:20.829197-07:00

Satellite Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation

SpaceNews.com • Flexell Space

Flexell Space and Satoro Agree to Collaborate on In-Orbit Demonstration of Next-Generation Space Solar Cells

By SpaceNews.com: – Two demonstration missions planned aboard SpaceX Falcon 9, one each in 2027 and 2028 – Satoro to provide “Satellite-as-a-service” solution; Flexell Space to supply solar cells and test modules Uiwang-si, Korea – Flexell Space, a space energy company led by CEO Taehun Ahn, announced that it has signed an agreement with Singapore-based CubeSat specialist Satoro, led by CEO Mark Lu, for the in-orbit demonstration and validation (IOD/IOV) of next-generation space solar cells.

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2026-10-28T07:49:03.427525-07:00

Mars Space Exploration & Science Missions NASA

Reuters • Will Dunham

NASA rover detects ultrafine dust particles on Mars

By Reuters: Mars is a dusty place. Dust is circulated by everyday winds, whirlwinds called dust devils and larger dust storms raging at local, regional and global scales.

Also: CNA and newspaceeconomy.ca

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2026-10-28T07:04:30.886843-07:00

defense Satellite Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact

Reuters • Mark Trevelyan

Putin salutes Musk's genius as Russia plays catch-up with Starlink

By Reuters: President Vladimir Putin hailed Elon Musk as a genius on Wednesday, acknowledging Russia is only beginning to roll out its ‌answer to his Starlink satellite internet system.

Also: Bloomberg and moderndiplomacy.eu

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2026-10-28T09:04:33.637674-07:00

Space Exploration & Science Missions

Space.com • Mike Wall

Astronomers found a mysterious object beyond Neptune, and it could be a new dwarf planet

By Space.com: The Vera Rubin Observatory discovered a suspected dwarf planet beyond Neptune. If confirmed, it would be the sixth known dwarf planet in our solar system.

Universe Today

The Rubin Observatory Finds Its First Dwarf Planet Candidate

dailygalaxy.com

A Hidden World Beyond Pluto Has Just Been Found, and It Could Rewrite the Solar System's Map

Also: CNN, Scientific American and zmescience.com

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2026-10-28T06:05:40.750455-07:00

Moon Space Exploration & Science Missions NASA

Universe Today • Andy Tomaswick

Glowing Salt Crystals Tracked Radiation Aboard Artemis I

By Universe Today: There weren’t any humans strapped into the bucket seats of the Orion spacecraft for the Artemis I mission.

Also: Science Daily

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2026-10-28T06:55:04.477777-07:00

Moon Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation

Bloomberg • Loren Grush

SpaceX’s Starship Refueling Mystery

By Bloomberg: No one yet knows how many times the giant rocket will need to refill its tanks in space for a moon mission.

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2026-10-28T07:06:37.628873-07:00

Satellite Commercial Space

Payload • Douglas Gorman

Exclusive: Rendezvous Robotics Raises $20M to Develop Self-Assembling Spacecraft

By Payload: Rendezvous Robotics is developing technology to allow future satellites to launch in pieces that can self-assemble in space.

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2026-10-28T06:05:39.369672-07:00

Kompsat-6 illustrates the schedule risks of booking a shared launch

Flexell Space and Satoro Agree to Collaborate on In-Orbit Demonstration of Next-Generation Space Solar Cells

NASA rover detects ultrafine dust particles on Mars

Putin salutes Musk's genius as Russia plays catch-up with Starlink

Astronomers found a mysterious object beyond Neptune, and it could be a new dwarf planet

The Rubin Observatory Finds Its First Dwarf Planet Candidate

A Hidden World Beyond Pluto Has Just Been Found, and It Could Rewrite the Solar System's Map

Glowing Salt Crystals Tracked Radiation Aboard Artemis I

SpaceX’s Starship Refueling Mystery

Exclusive: Rendezvous Robotics Raises $20M to Develop Self-Assembling Spacecraft

Putin salutes Musk's genius as Russia plays catch-up with Starlink

Every small satellite launch vehicle should have the Korean Kompsat-6 story in its sales pitch

Flexell Space and Satoro Agree to Collaborate on In-Orbit Demonstration of Next-Generation Space Solar Cells

NASA rover detects ultrafine dust particles on Mars

Glowing Salt Crystals Tracked Radiation Aboard Artemis I

SpaceX’s Starship Refueling Mystery

Virgin Galactic is finally revealing its new Delta-class spaceship this week

Blue Origin still pushing for return to flight of New Glenn this year

U.S. intelligence report publishes clear image of China’s secretive spaceplane

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Musk says SpaceX closed $40 billion debt deal to buy GPUs for AI ambitions

Musk says SpaceX closed $40 billion debt deal to buy GPUs for AI ambitions

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