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Last Updated: Wednesday, Oct. 22, 2025, 1:48 AM PDT

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Satellite   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Commercial Space   Space Defense & Militarization  
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Payload • Jacqueline Feldscher

Apex to Launch Commercial Space Interceptor Demonstration Next Year

By Payload: “We’re doing this on our own dime,” he said. “We are just trying to do our part, and then if we do a good job here, we hope that great folks who make interceptors will want to work with us and partner with us—and we can help supply their constellations.

Also: SpaceNews.com and Defense Daily
2025-10-21T21:04:38.684456-07:00
Leadership   Moon   Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation   Space Exploration & Science Missions   Commercial Space   Space Policy & International Cooperation   Policy & Regulation  
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CNBC • Samantha Subin

Elon Musk accuses acting NASA chief of 'trying to kill NASA' after Artemis contract dispute

By CNBC: Elon Musk criticized acting NASA Administrator Sean Duffy after he said that the billionaire's space company is falling behind U.S. plans to return to the moon.

Also: Wall Street Journal, Space Daily, The Independent, Sky News, The Guardian, Business Insider and 4 more
2025-10-21T10:42:39.665691-07:00
Satellite   Europe   M&A   Defense Industry & Major Contractors  
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Reuters • Giulia Segreti; Tim Hepher

Leonardo board reviews tie-up with Thales and Airbus to form European satellite manufacturer

By Reuters: The board of Italy's Leonardo held a crucial meeting on Tuesday to review a tentative deal to forge a new European satellite manufacturer with its existing partner Thales and rival Airbus , people familiar with the matter said.

Also: Reuters
2025-10-21T06:03:55.193607-07:00