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news.bgov.com • Loren Grush

SpaceX Proposes Accelerated Crewed Moon-Landing Plan After NASA Criticism Amid US–China Race

news.bgov.com reports: Elon Musk’s SpaceX has proposed a faster way to take astronauts to the moon’s surface, following NASA criticism over delays with the company’s rocket development as the US races China to the lunar surface.

Also: ABC News and talkoftitusville.com
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Today In Space

Last Updated: Thursday, Oct. 30, 2025, 12:57 PM PDT

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The Verge • Dominic Preston

Virgin Media O2 partners with Starlink to bring satellite messaging and location services to UK from H1 2026

By The Verge: O2 Satellite won’t launch until the first half of 2026, and only with messaging and data for maps and location services at first, but it’s expected to expand.

Also: The Independent and the-independent.com
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Reuters • Akash Sriram

EnduroSat raises $104M from Google Ventures and EIC Fund to scale small- and midsize-satellite production

By Reuters: EnduroSat said on Thursday it has raised $104 million from investors, Google Ventures and the European Investment Council Fund, as the Bulgaria-based company scales up production of its small and midsized satellites.

Also: SpaceNews.com and GlobeNewswire
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