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First published 33 hours ago (Oct 16, 2026, 1:06 AM UTC) · latest update Oct 16, 2026, 1:06 AM UTC
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SpaceX launches USSF-481 mission from Vandenberg Space Force Base.
SpaceX launches 21 Northrop Grumman satellites for U.S. military data network.
SDA Launches Fourth Tranche 1 Orbital Plane With 21 Northrop-Built Satellites.
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Spaceflight Now
Global · Independent · Not in Prism’s outlet directory; labels are a conservative default.
news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMirAFBVV95cUxQbTJqVk80c3hvMk1tTlNiTUg4cTY1cmd…
Space
Global · Independent · Not in Prism’s outlet directory; labels are a conservative default.
news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiqAFBVV95cUxQTUZBSW5Ic29JVTFqYXZtRGlhaWNHWkV…
KSBY News
Global · Independent · Not in Prism’s outlet directory; labels are a conservative default.
news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMirAFBVV95cUxPdWt4LUZMdDlhYVItRU9sSkZmZWdIZU9…
SpaceNews
Global · Independent · Not in Prism’s outlet directory; labels are a conservative default.
news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMioAFBVV95cUxOQnQ1dDRqUUFnNzJlcTdhWVhLWHd1bmZ…
ExecutiveGov
Global · Independent · Not in Prism’s outlet directory; labels are a conservative default.
news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMimAFBVV95cUxQUm1pUlROUWVyZmduRktFdTRUcWx2cUd…