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New Computer Model Explains Formation of Giant Cloud on Mars with Unprecedented Physics

Researchers have successfully modeled a cloud spanning a thousand miles on Mars, suggesting its formation may rely on a homogeneous ice nucleation phenomenon never before seen in nature.

2026-10-24

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Artemis III Mission: NASA Tests Commercial Lunar Landing Systems in Earth Orbit

NASA is preparing to launch the Artemis III mission in 2027 to test crewed landing systems from Blue Origin and SpaceX in Earth orbit, aiming to reduce risks before the actual lunar landing.

2026-10-23

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US Space Force Seeks to Establish a Third Launch Site by 2030

The US Space Force plans to develop a new heavy-lift launch site to address increasing pressure on existing bases and enhance the geographic resilience of space operations.

2026-10-23

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NASA Restructures 'Artemis' Program: Solving the 'Orion' Vehicle Dilemma and Fundamental Adjustments to Lunar Landing Plans

NASA has announced strategic updates to the Artemis program, including the development of an extended version of the Centaur V stage to enable the Orion vehicle to reach low lunar orbit, along with modifications to docking mechanisms for SpaceX and Blue Origin vehicles.

2026-10-23

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Tension in Orbit: US Accuses Russia of Using Satellite as a "Space Weapon"

The United States has accused Russia of conducting hostile maneuvers with its "Kosmos 2612" satellite near a US commercial satellite, while Moscow insists on the peaceful nature of its space activities.

2026-10-22

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Controversy Over Number of Launches Required for Starship Lunar Missions

A recent report by a NASA advisory committee revealed estimates suggesting that the Starship vehicle requires 22 orbital refueling launches to complete a lunar mission, a figure strongly denied by Elon Musk.

2026-10-22

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SpaceX Targets Weekly Starship Launch Cadence by 2027

SpaceX plans to ramp up Starship launch operations to a weekly cadence by 2027, focusing on achieving full vehicle reusability to support its computing and data ambitions.

2026-10-21

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Report: Elon Musk Issued Decision to Restrict Starlink Speed in Ukraine and Attributed it to the US Administration

A Wall Street Journal report revealed that Elon Musk was the one who issued the decision to restrict Starshield communication speeds in Ukraine, contradicting his previous claims that the decision was made by the US government.

2026-10-21

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Solstar's Space Wi-Fi Technology Successfully Connects NASA and Momentus Vehicles

Solstar Space announced the success of its Wi-Fi technology in connecting a NASA satellite with an orbital service vehicle during rendezvous operations, and transmitting data directly to the Johnson Space Center.

2026-10-21

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Turkey allocates nearly 100 billion liras to support the space and aviation sector over 3 years

The Turkish government intends to inject massive technical investments into the space and aviation sectors until 2029, focusing on the development of satellites, deep space technologies, and airport infrastructure.

2026-10-21

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NASA tests revolutionary Mars helicopter blade design to increase flight range to 18 kilometers

Researchers at NASA and international partners have developed a new experimental Mars helicopter blade design named "roamx-0201", allowing future vehicles to cover distances of up to 18.7 kilometers in a single flight.

2026-10-20

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SpaceX prepares for full recovery attempt of Starship system in next flight

Elon Musk announced that SpaceX intends to attempt the recovery of both the Super Heavy booster and the Starship spacecraft using mechanical launch arms in its next flight next month, a move aimed at achieving the first full recovery of an orbital launch system in history.

2026-10-20

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Japan launches Mars mission to explore and return samples from Phobos

The Japanese space agency launched the $578 million MMX space mission on a five-year journey to reach the Martian moon Phobos and return samples to Earth.

2026-10-20

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Russian military satellite performs maneuver near commercial satellite used by Ukraine

LeoLabs has reported that the Russian military satellite "Kosmos 2612" performed precise maneuvers and an unprecedented approach to the commercial imaging satellite "ICEYE-X36," owned by a U.S. company, in the first unauthorized orbital rendezvous between two active satellites.

2026-10-19

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Chinese rocket debris re-enters atmosphere and lands in US cornfield

A farmer in the US state of Minnesota discovered a massive circular metal object, likely part of the upper stage of a Chinese rocket belonging to the company LandSpace.

2026-10-19

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Stratospheric Aerial Platform Crosses the Pacific to Test Celestial Communications Tower Concept

An unmanned aerial platform completed a month-long flight from New Mexico to Japan and back, testing its capability to act as a flying cellular communications tower for emergency and communication services.

2026-10-19

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The Space Launch Race Accelerates as Neutron Is Delayed and the Ceiling for Potential Starship Flights Is Raised

The space launch sector is seeing mixed developments, from delaying Neutron’s first flight until 2027 and shipping the reusable Nova stage for testing, to an FAA study on allowing hundreds of annual flights from Starbase. Reflect Orbital has also contracted with India’s Skyroot, while SpaceX has launched new military and commercial missions.

2026-10-16

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Rocket Lab Delays Neutron Rocket’s First Launch to 2027 Due to Defects in Composite Structures

Rocket Lab has postponed the first flight of its Neutron rocket until 2027 after discovering air voids inside the domes of the carbon-fiber fuel tanks. The company says it has modified the manufacturing process, but qualification of the first stage and Archimedes engine, as well as the launch campaign, remain pending.

2026-10-15