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On this day in space! Oct. 16, 1975: NASA launches the 1st-ever GOES weather satellite to watch Earth from space
On Oct. 16, 1975, NASA launched the first operational GOES weather satellite. Here's why it mattered.
Oct 16, 2026 · StaffOriginally on Wedgetail
Trump Says He Didn’t Order Ukraine’s Starshield Access Limits
President Donald Trump said he didn’t order limitations on Ukraine’s access to SpaceX’s Starshield satellite technology and didn’t think Elon Musk did...
Oct 16, 2026 · StaffOriginally on Wedgetail
Elon Musk may have just taken a major step toward consolidating his empire
Tesla’s newly unveiled flying sports car, which features SpaceX rocket thrusters, could help Musk push for a merger between his two biggest companies,...
Oct 16, 2026 · StaffOriginally on Wedgetail
Order to limit Starshield for Ukraine came from inside White House, sources say
The order to limit a satellite system used by Ukraine for battlefield communications and drone operations came from inside the White House.
Oct 16, 2026 · StaffOriginally on Wedgetail
Artemis II Heat Shield After Splashdown
Shortly after NASA’s Artemis II mission splashed down on April 10, 2026, U.S. Navy divers captured underwater imagery of the Orion spacecraft’s heat s...
Oct 16, 2026 · StaffOriginally on Wedgetail
Ukraine pushes Russia back on front line where Starlink has played key role
Ukraine's Operation Vivaldi has regained crucial territory in the Donbas but optimism has been dampened by souring relations with President Trump.
Oct 16, 2026 · StaffOriginally on Wedgetail
Inside Ukrainian offensive pushing Russia back - with Starlink playing a key role
The BBC joins Ukraine's Operation Vivaldi as it regains crucial territory in the Donbas, but optimism has been dampened by souring relations with Pres...
Oct 16, 2026 · StaffOriginally on Wedgetail
Starlink access still not fully restored for Ukraine’s military, says Zelenskyy
Ukrainian president says US limiting access was a ‘dangerous and unpleasant surprise’, amid reports the order came from inside White HouseEurope live ...
Oct 16, 2026 · StaffOriginally on Wedgetail
UK risks losing key role in European space industry over satellite contract, says Airbus boss
Guillaume Faury writes to Andy Burnham warning him against choosing US firm Lockheed Martin to build Skynet satellitesThe boss of Airbus has told Andy...
Oct 16, 2026 · StaffOriginally on Wedgetail
I Am Artemis: Allison Mjoen
As the supercooled propellant flowed into the core stage, and NASA’s SLS (Space Launch System) rocket roared to life, Allison Mjoen and her family wat...
Oct 16, 2026 · StaffOriginally on Wedgetail
UK to Award £25M Space Surveillance Radar Contract in July 2027
The UK Space Agency (UKSA) is expected to award a £25 million contract for a ground-based space surveillance radar in July 2027. The call, published i...
Oct 16, 2026 · StaffOriginally on Wedgetail
Zelensky complains US still restricts Starlink operations for Ukrainian military
"Internet speeds from SpaceX are gradually being restored, but not yet to their full capacity," Vladimir Zelensky said
Oct 16, 2026 · StaffOriginally on Wedgetail