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China Satellite Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation

SpaceWatch Global • Communications Joshua Faleti

China launches eight ADA Space computing satellites on Zhuque-2E to test orbital AI, liquid cooling and laser links

LandSpace launched eight ADA Space computing satellites aboard its Zhuque-2E rocket, with the mission testing technologies for orbital computing systems. The payloads are intended to evaluate AI processing, liquid cooling and laser communications in orbit, linking spacecraft computing capability with optical data transfer.

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2026-10-16T02:35:25.253284-07:00

Europe ESA Space Debris & Traffic Management

SpaceWatch Global • Joshua Faleti

"Orbity Deorbitface"? UK Space Agency Opens Competition to Name Active Debris Removal Mission

By SpaceWatch Global: The UK Space Agency invites the public to name its 2029 debris removal mission, which will capture two defunct satellites in orbit.

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2026-10-16T02:35:25.335430-07:00

Blue Origin Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation

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Ars Technica • Eric Berger

Blue Origin is going all in on the New Glenn rocket

By Ars Technica: The infrastructure is designed to support multiple flights per week by the end of the decade.

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2026-10-16T03:05:19.152591-07:00

Space Exploration & Science Missions

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Space.com • Leonard David

It's time to reassess the size of our solar system, scientists say

By Space.com: Two leading space scientists say there is a need to redefine the edge of the solar system based on the Milky Way's gravity, including its dark matter.

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2026-10-16T03:06:01.305359-07:00

Blue Origin Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation Commercial Space

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SpaceNews.com • Jeff Foust

Blue Origin outlines New Glenn launch infrastructure upgrades

By SpaceNews.com: Blue Origin plans to build additional launch pads and landing platform ships as part of investments to enable more New Glenn launches from Florida.

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2026-10-16T03:10:39.531138-07:00

Moon Human Spaceflight & Space Stations NASA

SpaceWatch Global • Joshua Faleti

NASA to Host Media Briefing Outlining Artemis Mission Plans ahead of 2028's Lunar Landing Target

By SpaceWatch Global: NASA will brief media regarding its Artemis plans on 23 October as the agency targets a 2028 lunar landing and the 2027 Artemis III mission.

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2026-10-16T01:55:26.176436-07:00

Satellite Policy & Regulation Asia-Pacific (APAC)

Bloomberg • Sanjai P R

Reliance Pushes Back as Musk Questions Starlink’s Delay in India

By Bloomberg: Reliance Industries Ltd., led by billionaire Mukesh Ambani, pushed back against suggestions that it is trying to keep Elon Musk’s Starlink Inc. out of India, saying its own satellite venture is still awaiting regulatory clearances.

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2026-10-15T22:05:01.359183-07:00

Moon Human Spaceflight & Space Stations NASA

FlightGlobal • Jon Hemmerdinger

NASA finds Orion’s heat shield performed as expected during Artemis I

By FlightGlobal: NASA, which has been addressing a heat-shield problem that became evident during Artemis I, will now prepare for its latest mission.

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2026-10-15T19:04:51.682410-07:00

China launches eight ADA Space computing satellites on Zhuque-2E to test orbital AI, liquid cooling and laser links

"Orbity Deorbitface"? UK Space Agency Opens Competition to Name Active Debris Removal Mission

Blue Origin is going all in on the New Glenn rocket

It's time to reassess the size of our solar system, scientists say

Blue Origin outlines New Glenn launch infrastructure upgrades

NASA to Host Media Briefing Outlining Artemis Mission Plans ahead of 2028's Lunar Landing Target

Reliance Pushes Back as Musk Questions Starlink’s Delay in India

NASA finds Orion’s heat shield performed as expected during Artemis I

Blue Origin is going all in on the New Glenn rocket

It's time to reassess the size of our solar system, scientists say

Blue Origin outlines New Glenn launch infrastructure upgrades

China's LandSpace Launches 10 Satellites to Advance Orbital Computing and Communications

"Orbity Deorbitface"? UK Space Agency Opens Competition to Name Active Debris Removal Mission

NASA to Host Media Briefing Outlining Artemis Mission Plans ahead of 2028's Lunar Landing Target

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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

Ukraine says new Starlink limits are disrupting military drones and exposing reliance on private satellite networks

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