Perseverance Encounters a Possible Meteorite Written by Candice Bedford, Research Scientist at Purdue University Oct. 1, 2025 During the rover’s recent investigation of the bedrock at “Vernodden,” Perseverance encountered an unusually shaped rock about 80 centimeters across (about 31...

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Simi Valley, CA — [November 13, 2025] — ESI Motion, a leader in advanced motion and power solutions, proudly announces the release of its next-generation space-rated satellite battery, SatBat, engineered […] The post ESI Motion Launches “SatBat,” a Revolutionary...

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The Middle East is no longer asking whether it should develop domestic space capabilities; it’s deciding with whom it will develop them. If the United States wants to be the country of choice ahead of China, it must create...

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NASA’s Technology Transfer Office invites entrepreneurs, innovators, and creative thinkers to apply NASA’s patented technologies to practical applications. Participants will select an existing NASA patent and develop a business or product concept that will be evaluated based on value...

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In this episode of Space Minds, host David Ariosto speaks with Jim Bridenstine, former NASA Administrator and U.S. Congressman, who oversaw the launch of the Artemis program—America’s renewed effort to return astronauts to the Moon. The post Keeping America...

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As the COP30 climate conference gets underway in Brazil, the world’s attention is once again drawn to the plight of the Amazon – the planet’s largest and most vital rainforest. With the European Space Agency’s Earth Explorer Biomass satellite...

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This February, the first-ever metal part 3D-printed in space landed on Earth. Produced in the European Space Agency’s Metal 3D Printer Technology Demonstrator on the International Space Station, it is now in the hands of ESA’s engineers at ESTEC,...

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Lux Aeterna is attracting growing interest from across the U.S. government for heat shield technology designed to make satellites fully reusable, securing two partnership agreements since emerging from stealth in June. The post Lux Aeterna nets US government partnerships...

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GOLDEN, CO — The surge in megasatellite constellations is creating problems beyond amplifying the Earth-circling space debris, according to new research. Reentering spacecraft and rocket stages may also be damaging Earth’s atmosphere, as well as increasing the risk of...

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As the world prepares to return to the moon, much of the attention remains fixed on the visible frontier: the rockets, landers and orbital stations that will make it possible. Yet the success of this new era in exploration...

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Relativity Space, a launch startup developing a reusable rocket, has expanded a contract to provide launches for satellite operator SES. The post SES expands launch contract with Relativity Space appeared first on SpaceNews.

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At the center of a galaxy 10 billion light-years away, a supermassive black hole is the new record holder for brightest flare.

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See the moon phase expected for November 13, 2025 as well as when the next full moon is expected.

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Firefly Aerospace says contamination in a fluid line caused the loss in September of an Alpha first stage being tested for an upcoming launch. The post Firefly identifies cause of Alpha booster test failure appeared first on SpaceNews.

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China issued an airspace closure notice, suggesting preparations for a spacecraft landing days after a suspected debris strike delayed the planned return of Shenzhou-20. The post Airspace closure suggests China is preparing for a Shenzhou landing after debris impact...

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SAN FRANCISCO – French startup U-Space has raised €24 million ($27.8 million) to expand its role in the small satellite constellation market. With funding from the Series A round, Toulouse-based […] The post French startup U-Space raises €24 million...

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Astronomers using the European Space Agency’s XMM-Newton space observatory and the LOFAR telescope have definitively spotted an explosive burst of material thrown out into space by another star – a burst powerful enough to strip away the atmosphere of any...

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How to see the northern lights on Wednesday, Nov. 12.

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The dream of accessible space travel is inching closer to reality. As private companies push the boundaries of space tourism and orbital logistics, the need for strategically located and versatile spaceports is becoming increasingly critical. While established players like...

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SpaceX has intensified demolition efforts at Starbase’s Pad 1, in tandem with making significant steps… The post SpaceX progress on Starship Pad realignment for the future appeared first on NASASpaceFlight.com.

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