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Civil • Policy

NASA Signs Space Nuclear Pact, Says Moon Base Is Ahead of Schedule

Isaacman gave updates at the White House’s “Science: A New Golden Age Summit.”

Pro

Europe’s Earth Observation Providers Set Their Sights on Satcom

Open Cosmos recently laid out plans for a 192-satellite comms constellation, and ICEYE announced a partnership with Nokia for its own comms satellite network.
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Europe • International • Military

Europe’s Space Defenses Fall Just Shy of Weaponization

Europe doesn’t have any weapons in space—but that doesn’t mean the region is comfortable flying around in orbit defenseless.

Military • Startups

Fortastra Raises $30M Series A to Fund its Next Security Spacecraft

The US military has weapons in space, and—with the orbital arsenal expanding—security is becoming a top priority.

Launch • Policy

DOT Proposes Changes to Part 450 Licensing Rules

On Tuesday, Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy announced five proposed FAA rules aiming to streamline and modernize commercial space launch and reentry regulations.

LEO • Startups

Exclusive: Xona Ramps Up Production Ahead of Pulsar Launch

With FCC approval in hand and six sats ready for the pad, Xona is turning to its next challenge: building the next 250.

International • Startups • Technology

ArbaLabs Launches AI Verification Demo On South Korea’s Nuri Rocket

“In short, tons of companies are looking at the latest and greatest physical AI deployments,” ArbaLabs CEO Ashley Reeves told Payload. “Nobody is really thinking about putting some checks and balances on what these AI models are doing.”

Military • Polaris

Colorado Springs, Huntsville Team Up on Golden Dome

“It’s a transformed relationship between Colorado Springs and Huntsville,” Rep. Jeff Crank (R-CO) told Payload. “When I took office, I don’t think it was a bad relationship, but it was one where both communities were kind of looking over their shoulder at the other. That wasn’t good for America, and I don’t think it was good for Colorado Springs or Huntsville either.”

Military • Technology

HawkEye 360 Turns its RF-Sensors to Orbital Targets

The DoD wants to better understand what’s going on in orbit. HawkEye 360 ($HAWK) has the inside scoop.

International

Turkey Uses IAC Stage to Pitch Peace & Homegrown Hardware

During the 2026 IAC in Antalya, representatives from Turkey are leveraging the opportunity to showcase the country’s prgoress in space.

Business • International • Startups

Nebex Partners with Thrusters Unlimited to Unlock $700M for LATAM Space Ecosystems

The capital will fund EO, telecoms and other strategic capabilities, according to Nebex.

Military

US Army Welcomes First 600 Enlisted Space Soldiers

On Oct. 1, 600+ soldiers swapped their old jobs for the new 40D Tactical Space Operations Specialist military occupational specialty (MOS).