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SpaceNews.com • Jason Rainbow

Linse Capital considers new early-stage fund after deploying most of its $150 million space and deep-tech vehicle

Linse Capital is exploring another early-stage fund to expand investments in space and other deep-tech startups. The move follows the deployment of most of its initial $150 million fund, which marked an expansion beyond the investor’s traditional focus on more mature businesses.

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2026-10-06T12:35:20.882351-07:00

ISS Human Spaceflight & Space Stations NASA

Space.com • Mike Wall

SpaceX's Crew-12 astronauts heading home Oct. 7 after nearly 10 months in space: Watch it live

By Space.com: The four astronauts of Crew-12 have been off Earth since Feb. 13.

NASA

NASA to Cover Northrop Grumman CRS-24 Spacecraft Departure

ESA

Watch Sophie Adenot return to Earth

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2026-10-06T09:04:56.817344-07:00

Europe Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation Sustainability & Climate Initiatives

FlightGlobal • David Kaminski-Morrow

Falcon 20 research jet used to measure emission plume of sub-orbital launch vehicle

By FlightGlobal: German aerospace centre believes data could support development of propellants with lower climate impact.

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2026-10-06T10:36:59.188419-07:00

Policy & Regulation Workforce & Skills Development NASA

Ars Technica • Eric Berger

Why is NASA bringing 7,500 contractors back to work as civil servants?

By Ars Technica: The administrator's directive is a coherent and necessary vision for the future.".

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2026-10-06T09:04:55.938917-07:00

Europe Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation

European Spaceflight • Andrew Parsonson

The EU Extends SALTO Deadline Again as Themis Hop Test Slips

By European Spaceflight: The EU has extended the SALTO project deadline to the end of 2026 as the first hop test of Europe’s Themis reusable rocket demonstrator slips further.

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2026-10-06T07:35:25.024858-07:00

North America Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation

SpaceNews.com • John David Callison, Joseph Minafra

Rockets are scaling faster than the infrastructure beneath them

By SpaceNews.com: Western launch capacity is usually discussed in terms of rockets: how many, how reusable, how cheap. Those questions still matter, but they are increasingly not the ones setting the pace.

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2026-10-06T08:35:35.037629-07:00

Moon Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation Space Exploration & Science Missions NASA

NASA Spaceflight • Alejandro Alcantarilla Romera, Chris Bergin

NASA Stacks Artemis III SLS Booster Segments on Mobile Launcher 1

By NASA Spaceflight: NASA has stacked the center segments of both Artemis III solid rocket boosters on Mobile Launcher 1, ahead of mating with the Core Stage.

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2026-10-06T05:50:40.747438-07:00

Moon Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation NASA

Bloomberg • Loren Grush

NASA Weighs Bulk Launch Purchases for Permanent Moon Base

By Bloomberg: NASA is close to announcing a bulk purchase of rocket launches to fuel its $30 billion drive to build a permanent base on the moon for humans to live and work.

Also: Seeking Alpha

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2026-10-06T05:19:51.728455-07:00

Linse Capital considers new early-stage fund after deploying most of its $150 million space and deep-tech vehicle

SpaceX's Crew-12 astronauts heading home Oct. 7 after nearly 10 months in space: Watch it live

NASA to Cover Northrop Grumman CRS-24 Spacecraft Departure

Watch Sophie Adenot return to Earth

Falcon 20 research jet used to measure emission plume of sub-orbital launch vehicle

Why is NASA bringing 7,500 contractors back to work as civil servants?

The EU Extends SALTO Deadline Again as Themis Hop Test Slips

Rockets are scaling faster than the infrastructure beneath them

NASA Stacks Artemis III SLS Booster Segments on Mobile Launcher 1

NASA Weighs Bulk Launch Purchases for Permanent Moon Base

Linse Capital looks to expand early-stage bets on space

Falcon 20 research jet used to measure emission plume of sub-orbital launch vehicle

SpaceX's Crew-12 astronauts heading home Oct. 7 after nearly 10 months in space: Watch it live

Why is NASA bringing 7,500 contractors back to work as civil servants?

Rockets are scaling faster than the infrastructure beneath them

The EU Extends SALTO Deadline Again as Themis Hop Test Slips

SpaceX stock is taking off again, but with one key difference this time

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ESA and China’s SMILE mission begins science operations after commissioning

NASA and SpaceX set Oct. 7 Crew-12 return as Crew-13 arrives at Kennedy ahead of ISS launch

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