SpaceX announces first Starship return-to-launch-site attempt for Flight 15
What happened SpaceX announced that Starship will attempt its first return to the launch site on Flight 15, targeting a tower catch at Starbase.
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FAA announces commercial space licensing hiring initiative
What happened The FAA announced an initiative to expand its Office of Commercial Space Transportation with an Associate Administrator and aerospace engineers.
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FAA announces commercial space licensing overhaul planned for 2027
What happened The FAA announced it will initiate a comprehensive overhaul of its commercial space licensing framework in 2027.
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ispace appoints Anas Al-Shuwayer to lead its Saudi Arabia entity
What happened ispace appointed Anas Al-Shuwayer as General Manager and Managing Director of its Saudi Arabia entity, effective November 1, 2026.
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Rocket Lab discloses mobile robotic arm for late-2027 orbital demonstration
What happened Rocket Lab disclosed a robotic arm designed to move autonomously across spacecraft, with its orbital debut planned for the Fly Foundational Robots mission in late 2027.
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