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    SpaceX's Starship rocket programme is in the spotlight, with coverage of the ups and downs of its 13 test flights so far. The topic is trending in both Canada and the United Kingdom as audiences follow the progress of the company's repeated launch attempts and setbacks.

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    SpaceX readies Starship rocket for first orbital flight●SpaceX prepares to send Starship rocket to orbit for first time✉newsScienceSpace2 min ago

    SpaceX is preparing its Starship rocket for its first flight to orbit. The launch would mark a major milestone for the company's next-generation, fully reusable heavy-lift rocket, developed in Texas to carry cargo and crews to the Moon, Mars and beyond. Interest is high given the scale of the vehicle and the significance of a successful debut orbital attempt for future deep-space missions.

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    SpaceX has launched its Starship rocket toward orbit, a test flight with major stakes for the company's ambitions in deep space and for NASA's plans to return astronauts to the Moon. The launch is drawing wide attention across the US and UK, with commentators focusing on how much rides on the vehicle's success.

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    China says US trade truce extension opens room for talks●China says US trade truce extension creates space to advance talks✉newsScienceSpace Policy1 h ago

    China said the extension of the trade truce between Washington and Beijing creates space to advance negotiations between the two countries. The remarks signal a willingness to keep dialogue going while both sides work through outstanding trade disputes. Observers are watching closely to see whether the breathing room translates into concrete progress on tariffs and market access.

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    SpaceX's Starship to attempt first orbital launch on Sept. 28▼SpaceX's Starship megarocket launching to orbit for 1st time ever on Sept. 28: Watch it live✉newsScienceSpace2 h ago

    SpaceX is preparing its Starship megarocket for its first-ever attempt to reach orbit, scheduled for Sept. 28, with the launch available to watch live. The test flight marks a major milestone for the vehicle that SpaceX intends to use for missions to the Moon and eventually Mars. Attention is focused on whether the rocket can complete its ascent and orbital demonstration.

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    NASA cancels its Mars Sample Return mission●NASA’s Mars Sample Return mission is deadYhnScience4562 min ago

    NASA's Mars Sample Return mission, long intended to bring rock samples collected by the Perseverance rover back to Earth, has been cancelled, according to a Science news report. The mission had faced years of cost overruns and schedule delays, with independent reviews estimating its price tag had ballooned well beyond initial projections. Commenters are debating what the decision means for planetary science and for Europe's role in Mars exploration.

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    SpaceX is preparing its Starship megarocket for its first-ever launch to orbit, scheduled for September 28, with the flight streamed live for viewers worldwide. The fully reusable rocket is central to Elon Musk's plans for deep-space missions, and space enthusiasts are watching closely to see if the vehicle can reach orbit on its debut attempt.

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    UK military jamming other nations' satellites, BBC told●UK military jamming other nations' satellites to defend itself, BBC toldYhnWorldDefense17032 min ago

    The UK military is jamming other nations' satellites as a form of self-defence, according to information given to the BBC. The disclosure sheds light on Britain's offensive electronic warfare capabilities in orbit, an area where governments rarely confirm operations. It comes amid growing concern over the vulnerability of satellite systems and space becoming a contested military domain between major powers.

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    NASA unveils $20 billion moon base strategy▼NASA unveils ambitious $20 billion moon base strategy: What to know✉newsScienceSpace Policy6 h ago

    NASA has laid out plans for a permanent moon base costing an estimated $20 billion, according to ABC News. The strategy would establish a long-term human presence on the lunar surface, building on the Artemis program. Details of the timeline, funding and partners remain under scrutiny as observers weigh what the ambitious proposal would require.

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    SpaceX's Starship Prepares for First Orbital Flight●SpaceX’s Starship Is Set to Make Its First Orbital Flight✉newsScienceSpace2 min ago

    SpaceX is preparing its Starship spacecraft for its first orbital flight, a major milestone in the company's program to develop a fully reusable heavy-lift rocket. The test flight would mark the first time the tallest and most powerful rocket ever built attempts to reach orbit, drawing wide attention from space industry watchers ahead of the launch from Texas.

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    US Warns of Russian Nuclear Weapons in Orbit▼Russian Nukes in Orbit: The US Alert | 24H Pujadas▶youtubeWarNuclear270K24 min ago

    US officials have raised an alert over Russian nuclear weapons potentially being placed in orbit, a development covered on French news programme 24H Pujadas. The warning has drawn wide attention, with viewers discussing what such a space-based capability would mean for international security and the risks of a new nuclear escalation between Moscow and Washington.

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    SpaceX to attempt first orbital flight of Starship●SpaceX to attempt putting Starship rocket into Earth orbit for first time✉newsScienceSpace2 min ago

    SpaceX is preparing to launch its Starship rocket into Earth orbit for the first time, a major milestone for the vehicle designed for missions to the Moon and Mars. The attempt is being closely watched as the most ambitious test yet of the most powerful rocket ever built, following earlier suborbital flights.

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    SpaceX prepares for first orbital flight of Starship●SpaceX shoots for first orbital flight of Starship▶youtubeScienceSpace181.9K2 min ago

    SpaceX is aiming to carry out the first orbital flight of its Starship rocket, the largest and most powerful launch vehicle ever built. The test would mark a major milestone in the company's program to develop a fully reusable spacecraft intended for missions to the Moon and Mars. Space enthusiasts and industry watchers are closely following preparations for the launch.

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    SpaceX Starship Prepares for First Orbital Flight Attempt●SpaceX Starship to attempt first orbital mission with 14th flight▶youtubeScienceSpace200.2K10 h ago

    SpaceX is preparing its Starship rocket for another test flight, with the 14th flight attempt expected to be the vehicle's first full orbital mission. The program has been conducting iterative test launches from Texas, progressively extending the rocket's capabilities. Interest is high because an orbital flight would mark a major milestone for the vehicle that SpaceX intends to use for Moon and Mars missions.

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    SpaceX's Starship, the most powerful rocket ever built, faces riskiest test yet▼The most powerful rocket ever built is on the verge of its biggest — and riskiest — test yet✉newsScienceSpace2 min ago

    SpaceX is preparing its Starship super heavy-lift rocket — the most powerful ever built — for its biggest and riskiest test flight to date. Coverage is focusing on what the mission could prove about deep-space capability and what a failure would mean for the program. The attempt is drawing wide attention from space enthusiasts and industry watchers ahead of liftoff.

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    Amazon seeks FCC approval for 5,105 more satellites amid secrecy claims●# Amazon is asking the # FCC to approve 5,105 massive new # satellites while hiding their orbital debris risk models behMmastodonScienceSpace Policy3141 h ago

    Amazon has asked the US Federal Communications Commission to approve a constellation of 5,105 additional satellites for its Kuiper broadband network. Critics say the company is withholding its orbital debris risk models behind corporate confidentiality, arguing the public deserves full transparency about collision and space-debris risks. The dispute feeds into wider concerns about mega-constellations crowding low Earth orbit and the sustainability of the space environment.

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    SpaceX's Starship Prepares for Its First Orbital Flight●SpaceX's Starship Is Set to Make Its First Orbital Flight https://www.nytimes.com/2026/09/28/science/space/spacex-starshMmastodonTechnology42 min ago

    SpaceX's Starship, the largest rocket ever built, is set to make its first orbital flight, according to reporting in the New York Times. The test would mark a major step for the vehicle that SpaceX intends to use for missions to the Moon and Mars. Space watchers are anticipating the launch and discussing what a successful orbital attempt would mean for the future of spaceflight.

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    SpaceX Starship to launch to orbit for first time●SpaceX's Starship megarocket launching to orbit for 1st time ever today: Watch it live✉newsScienceSpace2 min ago

    SpaceX is preparing the first-ever orbital test flight of its Starship megarocket, the most powerful rocket ever built. The launch, taking place from Texas, marks a major milestone in the vehicle's development, which SpaceX intends for deep-space missions including trips to the Moon and Mars. Space enthusiasts are watching the event live and discussing what a successful flight would mean for the future of spaceflight.

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    SpaceX Aims to Put Starship in Orbit for First Time▼SpaceX aims to put Starship in orbit for the first time✉newsScienceSpace2 h ago

    SpaceX is preparing an attempt to place its Starship spacecraft into orbit for the first time, a milestone for the company's next-generation launch system. The test would mark the biggest step yet for the vehicle that Elon Musk's firm plans to use for missions to the Moon and Mars. Observers are watching closely for whether the rocket can survive the challenges of an orbital flight.

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    Earth crosses seven of nine planetary boundaries, scientists warn●and the models behind climate plans may be too optimistic Land carbon uptake has stalled Changing energy and food comesMmastodonEnvironment68 h ago

    Earth has now crossed seven of the nine planetary boundaries that define a safe operating space for humanity, researchers say. New reporting points to stalled land carbon uptake, meaning forests and soils may be absorbing less CO2 than assumed, and warns that the models underpinning many national climate plans may be too optimistic. Commenters stress that changing energy and food systems must come first.

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    SpaceX Readies Starship for First Orbital Test Launch▼SpaceX pins hopes on Starship's first orbital test launch✉newsScienceSpace2 min ago

    SpaceX is preparing for Starship's first orbital test launch, a milestone the company is counting on heavily. The giant rocket is central to Elon Musk's plans for deep-space missions, including trips to the Moon and Mars. Observers are watching closely to see whether the untested vehicle can reach orbit on its debut flight.

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    SpaceX's Starship Rocket Heads To Orbit With Much At Stake▼SpaceX’s Starship Rocket Is Heading To Orbit–With A Lot On The Line✉newsScienceSpace23 h ago

    SpaceX is launching its Starship rocket toward orbit in a high-stakes test flight. The mission is a critical milestone for the company's most powerful rocket, with major implications for future deep-space ambitions and NASA plans. Observers are watching closely to see whether the vehicle can reach orbit and demonstrate the capabilities SpaceX has been developing.

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    SpaceX set to launch first Starlink V3 satellites on Starship●Live coverage: SpaceX to launch first Starlink V3 satellites to orbit on Starship✉newsScienceSpace2 min ago

    SpaceX is preparing to launch the first Starlink V3 satellites into orbit aboard its Starship rocket, with live coverage of the mission under way. The flight marks the debut of the next-generation satellites, which are larger and designed to deliver far greater broadband capacity than previous Starlink versions, and a significant step in testing Starship's ability to carry heavy commercial payloads.

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    SpaceX Aims First Starship Orbital Flight at Testing Critical Systems▼SpaceX Planned Starship’s First Orbital Flight to Test Its Critical Systems✉newsScienceSpace10 h ago

    SpaceX has planned Starship's first orbital flight with the primary goal of testing the vehicle's critical systems. The test flight is intended to gather data on the rocket's performance under real launch conditions, a key step toward future deep-space missions. Space watchers are following the mission closely as Starship underpins NASA's Artemis lunar plans and SpaceX's long-term ambitions.

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    SpaceX Starship to attempt 10-hour spaceflight●SpaceX's Starship is about to attempt a 10-hour spaceflight: Watch live.✉newsScienceSpace2 min ago

    SpaceX is preparing its Starship for an ambitious test flight lasting around ten hours, a significant step up from the shorter missions attempted so far. The flight is being streamed live, drawing wide interest from space fans and industry watchers who want to see whether the vehicle can sustain operations in orbit for a much longer duration than before.

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    SpaceX has launched its Starship spacecraft into orbit, a milestone for the company's next-generation rocket system. The achievement marks significant progress in SpaceX's program to develop a fully reusable heavy-lift vehicle intended for missions to the Moon, Mars, and beyond. The successful orbital flight is being closely followed across the space and technology communities.

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    US Mars Sample Return mission killed in funding deal●Mars Sample Return mission is dead in the latest funding agreement. Which means China will likely beat the US to returni𝕏xCNScienceSpace2K3 h ago

    NASA's Mars Sample Return mission has been cut in the latest US funding agreement, leaving the Perseverance rover's collected samples stranded on Mars indefinitely. Observers say China's Tianwen-3 mission is now likely to return the first Martian samples to Earth, marking a major setback for American leadership in space exploration.

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    Crowds gather at Starbase ahead of SpaceX Starship launch▼Crowds flock to SpaceX's Starbase for close look at Starship on eve of launch✉newsScienceSpace2 min ago

    Spectators are gathering at SpaceX's Starbase facility in Texas to see the Starship rocket up close on the eve of its launch. The crowds reflect strong public interest in the vehicle ahead of the upcoming flight test, with visitors turning out for a rare close look at the rocket on the pad.

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    Air Force secretary confirms US has weapons in space▼Air Force secretary acknowledges the US has weapons in space✉newsScienceSpace Policy17 h ago

    The US Air Force secretary has publicly acknowledged that the United States maintains weapons in space, a rare official confirmation of a capability long rumored. The statement is drawing attention given years of ambiguity around American space-based military systems and ongoing debates about space militarization and arms control.

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    SpaceX launches classified US Space Force mission from California▼SpaceX launches classified mystery mission for US Space Force from California (video, photos)✉newsScienceSpace17 h ago

    SpaceX carried out a classified mission for the US Space Force, lifting off from California. The payload and mission details were not disclosed, consistent with national security launches, and footage and photographs of the liftoff were released. It is the latest in a series of military space missions flown by the company for the Pentagon.

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    SpaceX's Starship nears make-or-break orbital test flight▼Will SpaceX's Starship finally make it to orbit? We're about to find out✉newsScienceSpace23 h ago

    SpaceX is preparing for a Starship test flight that could see the massive rocket reach orbit for the first time. The upcoming launch is being closely watched, as previous attempts ended before completing a full orbital demonstration. A successful flight would mark a major milestone for SpaceX's plans for deep space missions and for NASA's lunar ambitions.

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    SpaceX revenue rises but company remains unprofitable, first earnings report shows▼SpaceX boosted revenue but isn't profitable, first-ever earnings report shows✉newsScienceSpace4 h ago

    SpaceX has released its first-ever earnings report, showing strong revenue growth but no overall profitability. The disclosure is notable because the company has been private for two decades without publishing financials. Observers are weighing what the numbers mean for Starlink, launch operations and the company's long-term path to profitability.

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    SpaceX is sending its Starship rocket toward orbit in a high-stakes test flight, with Forbes noting that a great deal rides on the mission's outcome. The flight is being closely watched as a key test of the vehicle that SpaceX plans to use for future deep-space missions, and observers are tracking how the rocket performs during its journey.

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    Pakistan Tells Hospitals to Clear Bed Space for 'Mass Casualty Incident'●Pakistan Tells Hospitals to Clear Bed Space for "Mass Casualty Incident"YhnWorldDefense732 min ago

    Pakistani authorities have directed hospitals to prepare beds for a possible mass casualty incident, according to reports. The directive comes as tensions rise in the country, with coverage linking it to protests and the detention of sisters of former prime minister Imran Khan. Observers are watching closely for what the preparedness order signals about the government's expectations of unrest or violence.

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    SpaceX prepares Starship for first orbital launch attempt▼SpaceX prepares Starship rocket for first orbital launch (SPCX:NASDAQ)✉newsScienceSpace2 min ago

    SpaceX is readying its Starship rocket for its first attempt at reaching orbit. The test flight from the company's Starbase facility in Texas would mark a major milestone for the most powerful rocket ever built, a key part of NASA's plans to return astronauts to the Moon and of Elon Musk's long-term ambitions for Mars missions.

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    SpaceX Reveals 10-Hour Orbital Mission for Starship Flight 14●Starship Flight 14 Goes Orbital! SpaceX Reveals 10-Hour Mission | Starship Update▶youtubeScienceSpace252.3K2 min ago

    SpaceX has outlined plans for Starship Flight 14, describing a mission lasting around ten hours in orbit. The flight profile would mark a significant step for the Starship program, which has been iterating rapidly through test launches from Starbase, Texas. Space enthusiasts and analysts are weighing in on what a longer orbital duration would mean for future missions, including reentry testing and preparations for lunar and Mars ambitions.

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    SpaceX Starship prepares for potentially historic launch▼Starship could make history on next launch. Watch SpaceX mission live✉newsScienceSpace17 h ago

    SpaceX is preparing for the next launch of its Starship rocket, which could make history depending on the mission's outcome. The flight will be broadcast live, and space watchers are following whether the vehicle achieves its objectives after previous test attempts ended in mixed results.

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    SpaceX readies first orbital Starship test flight▼SpaceX in the US prepares first orbital Starship flight — CNBC✉newsScienceSpace1 h ago

    SpaceX is preparing the first orbital flight of its Starship rocket from its Texas facilities, according to CNBC. The launch would mark the first time the company attempts to send its next-generation, fully reusable spacecraft into orbit, a milestone seen as crucial for future missions to the Moon and Mars. Observers are watching for regulatory approval and a launch date as anticipation builds across the space industry.

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    SpaceX is preparing for the first orbital flight test of its Starship spacecraft. The fully reusable rocket system, developed in Texas, is central to the company's plans for lunar and Mars missions. The upcoming launch is drawing wide attention as it would mark a major milestone in commercial spaceflight.

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    SpaceX Starship Flight 14 launch set for Sept. 28●What time will SpaceX's Starship Flight 14 orbital test launch on Sept. 28? (Full mission timeline)✉newsScienceSpace1 d ago

    SpaceX is preparing Starship Flight 14, an orbital test flight targeted for Sept. 28. Space.com reports the expected launch time and published a full mission timeline covering launch, booster separation, and re-entry milestones. The mission is the next step in testing the rocket's reusability as the company pushes toward future lunar and Mars missions.

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