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NASA has cancelled the Mars Sample Return mission, the long-planned effort to bring rocks collected by the Perseverance rover back to Earth. The programme had suffered years of cost overruns and schedule delays, with independent reviews estimating costs well above initial projections. The move leaves the future of returning Martian material to laboratories on Earth in serious doubt, and scientists are weighing what the cancellation means for Mars exploration.
- 2SpaceX Starship splashes down after first orbital flight testβΌSpaceX Starship splashes down after successful 1st orbital flight test
SpaceX's Starship has splashed down following what reports describe as a successful first orbital flight test. Outlets including ABC News are covering the milestone flight, which marks a major step for the spacecraft program. Details on the mission's performance and what it means for future flights are expected as the company reviews data from the test.
- 3FCC holds lone authority over sky-altering spaceflight projectsβ"The U.S. Federal Communications Commission can single-handedly green-light massive spaceflight projects that could comp
The U.S. Federal Communications Commission can approve large spaceflight projects on its own, including satellite constellations that critics warn could permanently alter the appearance of the night sky worldwide. Space law experts note that despite growing outcry from astronomers and environmental advocates, there is very little legal avenue for other agencies or governments to block or review such projects.
- 4Environmental groups challenge FCC approval of space sunlight projectβ"Four environmental organizations filed a petition Thursday asking the Federal Communications Commission to reverse appr
Four environmental organizations filed a petition Thursday urging the Federal Communications Commission to reverse its approval of a startup's plan to beam on-demand sunlight from space to Earth. The groups argue the agency failed to consider the project's potential impacts on wildlife and astronomy, raising concerns over a largely unregulated frontier of commercial space technology.
- 5NASA's SpaceX Crew-13 astronauts arrive in Florida ahead of ISS launchβΌNASA's SpaceX Crew-13 astronauts arrive in Florida ahead of launch to ISS
The astronauts assigned to NASA's SpaceX Crew-13 mission have arrived in Florida ahead of their upcoming launch to the International Space Station. Their arrival marks the final pre-launch phase, with the crew expected to undergo quarantine, training and mission reviews before flying to the orbiting laboratory on a SpaceX spacecraft.
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The James Webb Space Telescope has detected a black hole hidden inside a dense cocoon of gas, according to a report by Gadget Review. The finding offers a rare glimpse of an object normally obscured from view and could shed light on how black holes grow in the early universe. Astronomers and space enthusiasts are sharing the discovery widely.
- 7Banksy exhibition returns to Atlanta, still unauthorizedβΌReview: The Art of Banksy returns to Atlanta, still without his permission
The Art of Banksy, the touring exhibition of works attributed to the anonymous British street artist, has returned to Atlanta. As in previous stops, the show is presented without Banksy's involvement or approval, since he has never authorized any commercial exhibition of his work. A local review examines whether the unauthorized format still delivers the impact of seeing pieces that were originally created on streets and in public spaces.
- 8America's Cold War plans for nuclear weapons in orbitβΌNuke the site from orbit: American orbiting nuclear weapons during the Cold War
The Space Review examines the history of American efforts to place nuclear weapons in orbit during the Cold War, echoing the famous 'nuke it from orbit' line from the film Alien. The piece details how Washington considered and developed orbital nuclear strike options before treaties restricted such deployments, offering a reminder of how close space once came to becoming a weapons platform.
- 9Cameron Diaz's Big Green Salad Wins Over Food WritersβΌI Tried Cameron Diazβs Big Green Salad, and Immediately Wanted It Again
Better Homes & Gardens tried Cameron Diaz's big green salad recipe and reports that one serving left the tester immediately craving another. The write-up praises the dish as satisfying enough to want on repeat, adding to Diaz's growing presence in the food and wellness space alongside her wine ventures. Readers are picking it up as an easy, celebrity-backed way to upgrade everyday salads.
- 10Landmarks Commission to Review Retail Plan at 23 Wall StreetβΌLPC To Review Proposal For Ground-Floor Retail Conversion At 23 Wall Street In Financial District, Manhattan
New York City's Landmarks Preservation Commission is set to review a proposal to convert ground-floor space at 23 Wall Street in Manhattan's Financial District into retail use. The building, a former J.P. Morgan headquarters, sits in a landmarked area, so any alteration to its street-level frontage requires commission approval. The plan is expected to draw scrutiny over how commercial changes would affect the historic facade.
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SpaceX shares moved higher after analysts issued a bullish rating on the company, while early reviews of its Starship rocket added to investor optimism. The combination of positive Wall Street coverage and enthusiasm over the launch vehicle's performance drew attention to the private space company's market prospects.
- 12Blue Origin seeks FAA approval for 50 New Glenn launches a yearβΌBlue Origin seeks FAA approval for 50 New Glenn launches per year from Cape
Blue Origin has asked the Federal Aviation Administration to approve up to 50 launches per year of its New Glenn rocket from Cape Canaveral, Florida. The request, reported by Florida Today and the Sarasota Herald-Tribune, would sharply expand operations at the Space Coast as the company scales up its heavy-lift launch program.
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Plugged In Golf has published a review of Par X Design's modern golf art, examining the brand's contemporary artwork aimed at golf enthusiasts. The review assesses the quality, style, and appeal of the pieces for golfers looking to decorate their homes or offices with golf-themed designs.
- 14Space Jam Rewatch Earns a Three-Star RatingβI rewatched Space Jam (1996) and gave it β β β https:// letterboxd.com/stephenrberg/fi lm/space-jam/ # Letterboxd # Film #
A film reviewer has rewatched Space Jam, the 1996 movie mixing live action with Looney Tunes characters and basketball star Michael Jordan, and rated it three stars on Letterboxd. The rating suggests an above-average but not enthusiastic verdict on the nostalgic sports-comedy, nearly three decades after its original release.
- 15Hagens Berman Alerts York Space Systems Investors to Securities Fraud Class ActionβYSS ALERT: Hagens Berman Alerts York Space Systems Inc. (YSS) Investors to Securities Fraud Class Action and October 30, 2026 Lead Plaintiff Deadline
Law firm Hagens Berman has notified investors in York Space Systems Inc. (YSS) of a pending securities fraud class action, setting an October 30, 2026 deadline to apply for lead plaintiff status in the case. The firm is encouraging shareholders who suffered losses to review their rights before the court-appointed deadline passes.
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