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SpaceNews.com • Jeff Foust

SpaceX and analysts largely satisfied with Starship’s first orbital flight despite technical issues

SpaceX and outside analysts judged Starship’s first orbital flight broadly successful despite technical issues during the mission. The assessment provides an early indication that the vehicle is advancing toward its intended role as a fully reusable launch system, while highlighting areas requiring further development.

2026-10-02T03:36:56.928315-07:00
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SpaceNews.com • Andrew Parsonson

EU nations back military space project worth up to $27 billion, propose shared tracking data

By SpaceNews.com: BURG — European governments are preparing to invest up to 24 billion euros ($27 billion) in SPACE, a joint military space project spanning satellite communications, surveillance and missile warning.

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2026-10-01T10:18:47.489687-07:00
ISS   Satellite   Military Aircraft Procurement   Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation   Human Spaceflight & Space Stations   Commercial Space   Space Defense & Militarization   NASA  
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Bloomberg • Loren Grush

SpaceX Set to Launch New Crew for NASA on Retiring Dragon Craft

By Bloomberg: SpaceX launched a new crew of four astronauts to the International Space Station on Thursday, as questions swirl over the company’s plans for the future of its human spaceflight program.

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2026-10-01T02:51:10.364080-07:00