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The tragedy of the orbital commons: Megaconstellations, space weapons, and debris
The US military's announcement last month that it has deployed space control weapons has raised new concerns about conflicts that could litter orbits ...
Oct 12, 2026 · StaffOriginally on Wedgetail
Starship's real test may begin after launch
As SpaceX's Starship begins orbital launches, the space industry debates the impact the vehicle will have. Inna Galinger argues that will depend in pa...
Oct 12, 2026 · StaffOriginally on Wedgetail
After the ISS: What happens when humanity loses its shared home in space?
The International Space Station is heading towards a retirement as soon as the end of the decade. Alex Kennedy ponders the effects of ending a decades...
Oct 12, 2026 · StaffOriginally on Wedgetail
NASA, DOE join forces for 'new era' of space technologies
The US space and energy agencies have signed a new Memorandum of Understanding establishing a framework for end-to-end collaboration across the full s...
Oct 12, 2026 · StaffOriginally on Wedgetail
UAE unveils lander for bold 7-asteroid mission set to launch in 2028 (photos)
In March 2028, the UAE is set to launch an ambitious mission to the asteroid belt between Mars and Jupiter that will culminate with a landing attempt ...
Oct 12, 2026 · StaffOriginally on Wedgetail
Dakar to Host the 2027 Edition of the NewSpace Africa Conference
Space in Africa, in collaboration with the African Space Agency, is organising the sixth edition of the NewSpace Africa Conference […] The post Dakar ...
Oct 12, 2026 · StaffOriginally on Wedgetail
AfriGEO 2026: Advancing Earth Observation for a Resilient Africa
More than 400 participants from across Africa’s Earth observation and geospatial community gathered in Abuja, Nigeria, from 5 to 8 […] The post AfriGE...
Oct 12, 2026 · StaffOriginally on Wedgetail
Russia’s Apophis mission to help shed light on asteroid’s origin — Moscow University
Vladislav Osedlo noted that Apophis’ approach to Earth would constitute a unique physical experiment conducted by nature itself.
Oct 12, 2026 · StaffOriginally on Wedgetail
Russia likely mass-producing satellites with Chinese components: Ukraine
Russia has likely begun mass-producing small satellites for its communications network using Chinese-made electronic components, aRead full story here
Oct 12, 2026 · StaffOriginally on Wedgetail
What’s Happening in Space Policy October 11-17, 2026
Here is SpacePolicyOnline.com’s list of space policy events for the week of October 11-17, 2026 and any insight we can offer about them. The House and...
Oct 11, 2026 · StaffOriginally on Wedgetail
Blue Origin Advances LC-36 Rebuild for Year-End New Glenn Return to Flight
Four months after Blue Origin’s New Glenn rocket exploded on the launch pad, the company… The post Blue Origin Advances LC-36 Rebuild for Year-End New...
Oct 11, 2026 · StaffOriginally on Wedgetail
On this day in space! Oct. 11, 1968: Apollo 7 launches into space, NASA's 1st Apollo astronaut crew in orbit
On. Oct. 11, 1968, Apollo 7 launched into space with NASA astronauts Wally Schirra, Donn Eisele and Walter Cunningham. Here's why it mattered.
Oct 11, 2026 · StaffOriginally on Wedgetail