Space science
Copernicus publishes new satellite-data catalogue access details
The October notice lists expanded search fields and higher burst limits. Its printed date for replacing the old service predates publication.
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Human spaceflight
NASA publishes Anil Menon’s cargo Dragon hatch-opening record
The October 16 station log details pressure checks and sample transfers after the previous day’s docking. It records preparation for research, without experimental results.
Neutron development
Rocket Lab files Neutron launch update targeting 2027
The October 14 disclosure puts the inaugural flight in 2027 without specifying a month. The earlier fourth-quarter target concerned delivery to the launch pad.
Human spaceflight
ISRO publishes Gaganyaan crew and service module separation results
The agency's October 16 account describes integrated ground testing and capsule shock checks, while keeping a 2026 target for the uncrewed G1 flight.
Human spaceflight
Station log documents Menon’s Earth-observation hardware transfer
NASA’s October 14 account covers a move from Destiny to Columbus. It gives no observing result or explanation for the relocation.
Weather data
EUMETSAT plans weather-data sharing through global network
An October 15 notice schedules Metop-SGA1 radio-occultation and microwave observations for distribution through WIS2 from October 21, with separate subscription topics for the two products.
Station Resupply
SpaceX cargo Dragon docks with station carrying solar arrays
NASA recorded the October 15 arrival at 10:27 a.m. EDT. Solar-array installation remains planned for later this fall.
Satellite procurement
India signs ₹2,563 crore GSAT-7C satellite contract
The defence ministry has contracted NewSpace India for a dedicated Indian Air Force communications satellite. Its announcement gives no launch or commissioning date.
Space industry
Cosmochute plans lunar rover work with $1.5 million pre-seed
The Indian startup intends to develop its LEAP mobility platform and expand its engineering team, according to funding reports published October 15.
Earth observation
Copernicus plans November upgrade for Sentinel-5P atmospheric products
The October 13 notice warns of a near-real-time data gap during deployment and details cloud-screening and nitrogen-dioxide product changes.
Suborbital research
Virgin Galactic enters Air Force space-weather research agreement
The company announced a 24-month sensor evaluation for its next-generation spaceship; no instrument flight or research results were disclosed.
Industry
Reflect Orbital plans two dedicated missions on Skyroot rockets
The customer announced a Vikram-1 flight and a later mission on the developing Vikram-1U. Contract prices and launch dates remain undisclosed.