CNBC • Ari Levy

US President Trump renominates Jared Isaacman, a Musk ally, to lead NASA after earlier withdrawal

CNBC reports: President Trump has renominated Jared Isaacman to run NASA after pulling his prior nomination in May.

NASA Spaceflight • Chris Bergin; Ryan Caton

Trump re-nominates Jared Isaacman as NASA Administrator

Wall Street Journal • Micah Maidenberg; Annie Linskey

Trump Renominates Jared Isaacman to Lead NASA

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South China Morning Post • SCMP Reporter

China delays Shenzhou-20 crew return after suspected orbital debris strike on Tiangong space station

By South China Morning Post: Shenzhou-20 trio delayed as authorities carry out an impact analysis and risk assessment.

Space Policy Online

China Delays Shenzhou-20 Crew Return Over Suspected Orbital Debris Strike

New York Times

China Delays Astronauts' Return After Possible Debris Impact on Space Station

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European Spaceflight • Andrew Parsonson

Arianespace launches Sentinel-1D aboard Ariane 6, bolstering European Earth-observation capability

By European Spaceflight: Arianespace has successfully launched the Sentinel-1D Earth observation satellite aboard an Ariane 62 rocket for the European Commission.

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Ariane 6 launches the Sentinel-1D Earth observation satellite

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With Ariane 6, Arianespace successfully launches Copernicus Sentinel-1D satellite

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Spaceflight Now • Will Robinson-Smith

SpaceX to launch 29 Starlink V2 Mini satellites on Falcon 9 from Cape Canaveral as multiple missions ramp up before Thanksgiving

By Spaceflight Now: ![](http://spaceflightnow.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/20241022_Starlink_6-61_prelaunch_AB-1-678x445.jpg) SpaceX is preparing to launch its first batch of Starlink satellites in November.

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Space Intel Report • Peter B de Selding

Globalstar, Iridium, Skylo, Viasat: Here's the hype-free way to think about the satellite D2D market

By Space Intel Report: MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. — Current and prospective satellite direct-to-device (D2D) providers Globalstar, Iridium, Skylo and Viasat….

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Space.com • Robert Lea

JWST Spots “BiRD”: Massive Red Supermassive Black Hole in the Early Universe

By Space.com: James Webb Space telescope spots 'big red dot' in the ancient universe: A ravenous supermassive black hole named 'BiRD'.

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SpaceNews.com • Jason Rainbow

Telesat targets December 2026 for Lightspeed pathfinder; 96‑satellite LEO broadband rollout set for 2027

By SpaceNews.com: Telesat is preparing to deploy a couple of Lightspeed pathfinders in December 2026, with 96 satellites for an initial global broadband service from LEO set to launch the following year to offset mounting geostationary business declines.

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Space.com • Daisy Dobrijevic

Astronomer captures 2 meteors slamming into the moon

By Space.com: The brief flashes were captured from Earth and could be from the Taurid meteor shower.

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China Delays Shenzhou-20 Crew Return Over Suspected Orbital Debris Strike

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Ariane 6 launches the Sentinel-1D Earth observation satellite

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China delays Shenzhou-20 crew return after suspected orbital debris strike on Tiangong space station

SpaceX to launch 29 Starlink V2 Mini satellites on Falcon 9 from Cape Canaveral as multiple missions ramp up before Thanksgiving

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