Space
Rocket Lab Postpones Neutron Debut to 2027
Rocket Lab has delayed the first flight of its Neutron rocket to 2027 due to manufacturing defects identified in the carbon composite propellant tank domes.
October 15, 2026, 07:57 PM·Ars Technica
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Space
BlackSky and HEO Extend Orbital Imaging Partnership
BlackSky Technology has renewed its partnership with HEO in a seven-figure deal to provide enhanced space domain awareness using Gen-3 satellite imagery.
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Space
Japan Targets 30 Annual Space Launches by 2030
Japan plans to reach 30 annual space launches by 2030, requesting ¥76 billion to expand four domestic spaceports and increase launch capacity.
iXBT.com
Space
SpaceX Recovers First Starship Upper Stage After Space Flight
SpaceX has successfully returned the Ship 40 upper stage to Starbase following its 13th test flight, marking the first time a Starship vehicle has been recovered after reaching space.
3DNews - Daily Digital Digest
Space
Space Inventor Shifts to Modular Satellite Bus Production
Space Inventor is deploying a modular satellite bus strategy that allows for rapid design iteration and in-house component manufacturing to support evolving mini-constellation requirements.
SpaceNews
Space
Deep Blue Aerospace Advances Nebula-2 Rocket Development
Deep Blue Aerospace has manufactured a 5-meter fuel tank for the Nebula-2 rocket, a reusable vehicle designed to carry 25 tons to orbit using a mechanical stage recovery system.
iXBT.com
Space
SpaceX Proposes Massive Increase in Annual Starship Launch Capacity
SpaceX has requested regulatory approval to conduct up to 456 Starship launches annually from its Texas facility, marking an 18-fold increase over current limits.
iXBT.com
Space
SpaceX Returns Starship Ship 40 to Starbase for Inspection
SpaceX has returned the Starship Ship 40 vehicle to the Starbase facility for inspection following its successful Flight 13 mission and a 75-day recovery period at sea.
iXBT.com
Space
Deep Blue Aerospace Advances Nebula-2 Rocket Development
Deep Blue Aerospace has unveiled a 5-meter diameter stainless steel tank for its Nebula-2 rocket, marking a milestone in the development of China's largest private reusable launch vehicle.
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Space
Blue Origin Targets December Launch and Confirms Crewed Spacecraft Plans
Blue Origin plans to resume New Glenn launches in December while confirming development of a new crewed spacecraft.
iXBT.com
Hardware
The Swiss N-20 Aiguillon Fighter Project
Post-war Swiss aircraft manufacturer EFW attempted to build the N-20 Aiguillon, an ambitious jet fighter project that was ultimately canceled due to engine development failures and high costs.
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Space
Sierra Space Tests Ghost System for Rapid Orbital Cargo Delivery
Sierra Space has tested its Ghost cargo return system, aiming to deliver supplies from orbit to Earth in 90 minutes using pre-positioned capsules.
iXBT.com
Space
SpaceX Prepares Starship Ship 42 for Flight 15
SpaceX has initiated cryogenic testing of the Starship Ship 42 spacecraft at its Texas facility in preparation for the upcoming Flight 15 mission.
iXBT
Space
SpaceX Recovers Starship Prototype After Global Transit
SpaceX has returned the Starship Ship 40 prototype to Texas after a 17,000-kilometer sea voyage following its successful 13th test flight and splashdown in the Indian Ocean.
iXBT.com
Space
i-Space Begins Development of Hyperbola-9 Heavy-Lift Rocket
Chinese aerospace firm i-Space has initiated preliminary research for its new heavy-lift rocket, the Hyperbola-9, designed for deep space exploration and full reusability.
IT之家
Space
SpaceForest Achieves Milestone with Perun Rocket Test
Polish startup SpaceForest has successfully completed the fourth test flight of its Perun suborbital rocket, marking a shift toward full-scale system development.
iXBT.com
Space
NASA Opens Bidding for Commercial Space Stations
NASA has initiated a formal bidding process for private space stations, offering at least $100 million to winners and committing to provide crewed transportation for initial missions.
Ars Technica
Space
NASA Tests New Heat Shield Technology During Spacecraft Reentry
NASA is testing 12 experimental heat shield capsules during the atmospheric reentry of a Northrop Grumman Cygnus XL cargo ship to improve thermal protection for future deep space missions.
iXBT.com
EVs
Li-S Energy Powers Pegasus Drone in Endurance Test
The Pegasus long-endurance drone has completed a test flight using lithium-sulfur battery technology from Li-S Energy, supported by a government grant of over AUD 1.35 million.
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Space
SpaceX Advances Starship Testing and Production Schedules
SpaceX is accelerating Starship production and testing, with Ship 40 returning to Texas and Ship 42 undergoing additional cryo-proof trials ahead of upcoming flight missions.
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