China advances its Chang’e-7 mission, a key step in its long-term lunar program. The mission focuses on searching for and studying water ice in permanently shadowed, extremely cold regions of the Moon, work that could support future crewed missions and a sustained human presence by identifying resources needed for exploration.

Elon Musk says Starlink can help serve India’s least connected regions, especially rural areas where conventional telecom networks are harder to build out. The comments come as the satellite internet company seeks fresh regulatory approval in India after reapplying to launch its Gen 2 satellite constellation in the country.