30 October 20265 stories

Astroscale named prime contractor on UK MoD's LEDA orbital defence program

The UK Ministry of Defence has chosen Astroscale to lead LEDA, a 15 million pound orbital defence contract.

Contracts30 October 2026

The UK Ministry of Defence has chosen Astroscale to lead LEDA, a 15 million pound orbital defence contract.

Business30 October 2026

LeoLabs says bookings from US and Allied customers passed $100 million, with Seeker and Scout radars due in 2027.

Launch30 October 2026

ULA says Vulcan will fly again on 13 November with a redesigned booster nozzle, carrying satellites for Amazon.

Science30 October 2026

JWST spectra show SN Ares is a Type IIb supernova at redshift 1.276, with two more images due in about 70 years.

Business30 October 2026

Seraphim Space has launched an academy for early-stage space startups that includes $150,000 of investment per company.

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