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Space.com • Leonard David

NASA’s SkyFall helicopters could reach unexplored parts of Mars

NASA’s SkyFall helicopters are expected to extend exploration beyond areas accessible to ground vehicles, covering distance quickly and reaching terrain that may otherwise be difficult or impossible to examine. Scientists say the aircraft could give researchers views of parts of Mars not previously seen.

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2026-10-15T09:05:43.916808-07:00

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SpaceNews.com • SpaceNews Editor

How NASA is thinking about a moon base

By SpaceNews.com: In this episode, SpaceNews’ Mike Gruss talks with NASA’s Shatel Bhakta, the principal systems engineer for Moon Base, about what’s needed between now and 2028 and the incremental steps to the future.

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2026-10-15T08:30:39.896873-07:00

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PaxEx.Aero • Seth Miller

PlaneSense Extends IFC with Gogo Galileo Deal

By PaxEx.Aero: Longtime Gogo customer PlaneSense is extending its relationship with the inflight connectivity supplier, with plans to equip its full fleet of Pilatus PC-12 turboprops and PC-24 jets with Gogo Galileo satellite Wi-Fi.

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FAA Certifies Gogo Galileo HDX for Citation Longitude and Latitude

Airline Economics

Textron Aviation secures FAA certification for Gogo Galileo HDX

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2026-10-15T06:55:30.237573-07:00

China Satellite Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation

SpaceNews.com • Andrew Jones

Chinese launches boost Guowang constellation, add space computing sats

By SpaceNews.com: China launched Long March 12 and commercial Zhuque-2E rockets over the past week, adding to the Guowang constellation and testing orbital computing and laser links.

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2026-10-15T07:56:01.028379-07:00

European Spaceflight • Andrew Parsonson

Arianespace Targets 23 Nov Ariane 6 Return Following Reported Turbopump Fix

By European Spaceflight: Following reports that ArianeGroup has resolved a turbopump anomaly, Arianespace has announced that the next Ariane 6 flight is set for 23 November.

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2026-10-15T06:05:00.269323-07:00

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Universe Today • Andy Tomaswick

SPHEREx Just Took the Fingerprints of Failed Stars Across Our Cosmic Neighborhood

By Universe Today: Brown dwarfs are the black (or brown?) sheep of astronomy. They’re too big to be considered a traditional gas planet, but they are too small to have started nuclear fusion and made the full transition to star-hood.

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2026-10-15T06:36:09.752436-07:00

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SpaceWatch Global • Torsten Kriening

#SpaceWatchGL Recap: Riyadh Day Three: Knowing Who Is Up There

By SpaceWatch Global: Riyadh day three: satellite identification, space cyber threats, live GEO interference and COPUOS progress, plus our verdict on three days ahead of WRC-27.

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2026-10-15T04:16:04.247040-07:00

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SpaceNews.com • Debra Werner

BlackSky and HEO extend agreement to gather non-Earth imagery

By SpaceNews.com: SAN FRANCISCO – BlackSky Technology announced a seven-figure extension contract Oct. 15 with Australian non-Earth imagery company HEO.

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2026-10-15T05:36:10.780914-07:00

NASA’s SkyFall helicopters could reach unexplored parts of Mars

How NASA is thinking about a moon base

PlaneSense Extends IFC with Gogo Galileo Deal

FAA Certifies Gogo Galileo HDX for Citation Longitude and Latitude

Textron Aviation secures FAA certification for Gogo Galileo HDX

Chinese launches boost Guowang constellation, add space computing sats

Arianespace Targets 23 Nov Ariane 6 Return Following Reported Turbopump Fix

SPHEREx Just Took the Fingerprints of Failed Stars Across Our Cosmic Neighborhood

#SpaceWatchGL Recap: Riyadh Day Three: Knowing Who Is Up There

BlackSky and HEO extend agreement to gather non-Earth imagery

NASA's SkyFall helicopters will 'show us parts of Mars we've never seen before', scientists say

How NASA is thinking about a moon base

Chinese launches boost Guowang constellation, add space computing sats

PlaneSense Extends IFC with Gogo Galileo Deal

SPHEREx Just Took the Fingerprints of Failed Stars Across Our Cosmic Neighborhood

Arianespace Targets 23 Nov Ariane 6 Return Following Reported Turbopump Fix

Scientists discover 'chemical starter kit' for life in planetary birthplaces

United begins Starlink rollout on 737 MAX 8 fleet, starting with Guam-based jets

UK awards ClearSpace $80 million prime contract for dual-satellite deorbit mission

BlackSky Renews HEO Deal, Adds Gen-3 Imagery for Space Domain Awareness

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

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

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