Space news on Thursday, October 29, 2026

In Space on Thursday, October 29, 2026: SpaceX Flight 15 test, NASA races moon deadline. Also: SpaceX conducts Starship upper stage test ahead of Flight 15 launch today; NASA administrator vows job loss if China reaches moon first before 2028.

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Headlines

SpaceX conducts Starship upper stage test ahead of Flight 15 launch today.Space · Oct 29, 1:00 PM

NASA administrator vows job loss if China reaches moon first before 2028.USA Today · Oct 29, 3:41 PM
NASA streamlines Artemis plans to maintain 2028 lunar landing target.Orlando Sentinel · Oct 29, 12:34 PM
United Launch Alliance targets mid-November return to flight for Vulcan rocket.Spaceflight Now · Oct 28, 10:46 PM
China expands and diversifies launch infrastructure to meet growing space industry demand.Xinhua · Oct 29, 3:51 PM
SpaceX plans historic double rocket booster catch attempt during Starship Flight 15.The News International · Oct 29, 10:19 AM

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