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    Artemis II to return astronauts to the moon after 50 years●Artemis II's moon mission is the 1st in more than 50 years. Why did it take the US so long to return?✉newsScienceSpace Policy1 h ago

    NASA's Artemis II mission is set to be the first crewed flight to the moon in more than 50 years, following the Apollo era that ended in 1972. Coverage is focusing on why the return took so long, pointing to shifting political priorities, high costs, and technical setbacks across successive programs. The mission marks the start of a new era of human deep-space exploration.

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    NASA cancels its Mars Sample Return mission●NASA’s Mars Sample Return mission is deadYhnScience4553 min ago

    NASA's Mars Sample Return mission, intended to bring rock samples collected by the Perseverance rover back to Earth, has been cancelled, according to a report in Science. The programme had faced years of cost overruns and schedule delays, with independent reviews finding its budget and timeline unrealistic. The decision leaves scientists without a near-term path to studying Martian material in Earth laboratories.

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    US Warns of Russian Nuclear Weapons in Orbit●Russian Nukes in Orbit: The US Alert | 24H Pujadas▶youtubeWarNuclear262.9K25 min ago

    US officials have raised an alert over Russian efforts to place nuclear weapons in orbit, a development with major implications for space security and arms control. French news programme 24H Pujadas on LCI devoted coverage to the American warning, drawing wide attention as analysts weigh what a orbital nuclear capability would mean for treaty frameworks and deterrence.

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    The BBC reports that the UK military is jamming satellites belonging to other nations as a means of self-defence, according to sources it spoke to. The disclosure sheds light on British electronic warfare operations in orbit, an area usually kept secret, and raises questions about how such actions fit international rules on space and armed conflict. It is likely to fuel debate over escalating military activity in space.

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    SpaceX Starship Prepares for First Orbital Mission Attempt●SpaceX Starship to attempt first orbital mission with 14th flight▶youtubeScienceSpace199.7K4 h ago

    SpaceX is preparing its Starship for a fourteenth test flight, which the company is describing as its first attempt at a full orbital mission. The program's previous flights have gathered large audiences as each launch pushes further toward orbit. Attention is focused on whether the vehicle can complete the milestone after earlier tests ended in explosions or partial failures.

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    SpaceX Prepares for First Orbital Flight of Starship●SpaceX shoots for first orbital flight of Starship▶youtubeScienceSpace177.5K3 min ago

    SpaceX is aiming to carry out the first orbital test flight of its Starship spacecraft, the largest and most powerful rocket ever built. The flight would be a major milestone in the company's program to develop a fully reusable launch system for missions to the Moon, Mars and beyond. Space and technology watchers are following preparations closely, awaiting confirmation of a launch date and regulatory clearance for the attempt.

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    Amazon seeks FCC approval for 5,105 new satellites●# Amazon is asking the # FCC to approve 5,105 massive new # satellites while hiding their orbital debris risk models behMmastodonScienceSpace Policy314just now

    Amazon has asked the US Federal Communications Commission to approve a constellation of 5,105 additional satellites for its Kuiper broadband project. Critics say the company has withheld its orbital debris risk models behind corporate secrecy, and space sustainability advocates are demanding full public transparency, arguing that a safe orbital environment is a shared resource that should not be shaped behind closed doors.

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

    SpaceX's Starship, the most powerful rocket ever built, is preparing for its biggest and riskiest test flight to date. The mission is expected to push the vehicle through more demanding objectives than previous attempts, and space watchers are closely tracking whether the rocket can hit its milestones without a failure.

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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✉newsScienceSpace2 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 launches classified US Space Force mission from California▼SpaceX launches classified mystery mission for US Space Force from California (video, photos)✉newsScienceSpace2 min ago

    SpaceX carried out a launch for the US Space Force from California, with the payload's purpose remaining classified. Details about the mission have not been disclosed, and the secrecy surrounding it is drawing attention from space watchers and news outlets sharing footage and images of the liftoff.

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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✉newsScienceSpace2 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 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 vehicle for an ambitious test flight lasting around 10 hours, a significant extension of previous mission durations. The flight is being streamed live, drawing attention from space enthusiasts and industry watchers. A flight of this length would mark a major step toward demonstrating the rocket's capability for long-duration missions, including future lunar and deep-space objectives.

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    SpaceX Prepared Starship's First Orbital Flight to Test Critical Systems●SpaceX Planned Starship’s First Orbital Flight to Test Its Critical Systems✉newsScienceSpace2 min ago

    SpaceX planned the first orbital flight of its Starship rocket to test the vehicle's most critical systems. The flight was designed to put the spacecraft through conditions it could not face on the ground, gathering data on engines, heat shielding, and stage separation. The test is viewed as a key step toward future lunar and Mars missions, and space watchers worldwide are following each update on launch preparation.

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    Air Force Secretary Says US Has Weapons in Space▼Air Force secretary acknowledges the US has weapons in space✉newsScienceSpace Policy5 h ago

    The US Air Force secretary has publicly acknowledged that the United States has weapons in space. The statement is a rare, direct confirmation of long-speculated military capabilities in orbit, and it lands amid growing debate over space militarization, satellite security, and rivals' counter-space programs. Officials and analysts are likely to press for specifics on what systems exist and what the acknowledgment means for arms-control efforts.

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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)✉newsScienceSpace17 h 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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    Starship next launch could make history, SpaceX says▼Starship could make history on next launch. Watch SpaceX mission live✉newsScienceSpace2 min ago

    SpaceX is preparing for the next flight of its Starship rocket, a mission the company says could make history. The launch is being streamed live, with coverage from outlets including USA Today. Starship is central to SpaceX's plans for deep space travel, and each test flight draws wide attention as the company works toward orbit and eventual missions to the Moon and Mars.

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    Pakistan Orders Hospitals to Prepare for Mass Casualties●Pakistan Tells Hospitals to Clear Bed Space for "Mass Casualty Incident"YhnWorldDefense733 min ago

    Pakistani authorities have directed hospitals to clear bed space in anticipation of a 'mass casualty incident', according to reports. The directive comes amid political tensions, including the detention of sisters of former prime minister Imran Khan and planned protests. The move suggests the government is bracing for large-scale unrest or violent clashes linked to the political standoff.

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    SpaceX reveals 10-hour orbital plan for Starship Flight 14●Starship Flight 14 Goes Orbital! SpaceX Reveals 10-Hour Mission | Starship Update▶youtubeScienceSpace247.4K3 min ago

    SpaceX has outlined plans for Starship's 14th test flight, described as a mission lasting up to ten hours in orbit. The flight would mark one of the longest demonstrations yet for the vehicle as the company continues iterating toward full reusability. Spaceflight followers are weighing in on the mission profile and what an extended orbital duration would mean for upcoming Starship milestones.

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    NASA's SpaceX Crew-13 Lands at Kennedy Space Center●NASA’s SpaceX Crew-13 Lands at NASA Kennedy✉newsScienceSpace2 min ago

    NASA's SpaceX Crew-13 mission has landed at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida. The crew's return marks the conclusion of another rotation under NASA's commercial crew partnership with SpaceX. Details about the crew members, mission duration, and splashdown specifics have not yet been released, but the landing was confirmed publicly by NASA.

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    SpaceX Confirms Starship's New Major Mission●CONFIRMED: SpaceX Unveiled Starship’s Huge New Mission▶youtubeScienceSpace606.6K13 h ago

    SpaceX has confirmed a major new mission for its Starship program, according to space coverage drawing wide attention. Commentators are weighing in on what the announcement means for the rocket's development schedule and future deep-space goals, with space enthusiasts debating the mission's scope and timeline across the aerospace community.

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    FCC Holds Sweeping Power Over Massive Spaceflight Projects●"The U.S. Federal Communications Commission can single-handedly green-light massive spaceflight projects that could compMmastodonScienceSpace Policy140just now

    The U.S. Federal Communications Commission can single-handedly approve massive spaceflight projects, including large satellite constellations that could fundamentally alter the appearance of the night sky for everyone on Earth. Despite growing public outcry and concern from astronomers, space law experts say the FCC remains effectively the only gatekeeper, with very little other regulatory oversight available to check these approvals.

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    SpaceX Starship launch could make history in Texas▼SpaceX's Starship could make history. Where you can watch launch in Texas✉newsScienceSpace8 h ago

    SpaceX is preparing another Starship launch from its Starbase facility in South Texas, with the flight potentially marking a historic milestone for the rocket program. Coverage is focused on when the launch will happen and where spectators can watch it along the Texas coast near Boca Chica and Corpus Christi. Local outlets are publishing viewing guides as interest builds ahead of liftoff.

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    SpaceX launches classified Space Force mission from California▼SpaceX launches classified US Space Force mission from California, lands booster at sea✉newsScienceSpace2 min ago

    SpaceX launched a classified US Space Force mission from California and successfully landed the Falcon 9 booster at sea. The launch was carried by multiple local news outlets, though details of the payload's purpose remain undisclosed due to its classified nature. The booster recovery continues SpaceX's routine of reusing rockets for national security missions.

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    SpaceX Aims for Three Starship Flights in Five Weeks●SpaceX Is Aiming for 3 Starship Flights in 5 Weeks?!▶youtubeScienceSpace447.7K3 min ago

    SpaceX is reportedly preparing to launch three Starship flights within a five-week window, an unprecedented cadence for the giant rocket program. Space commentators are discussing whether the company can sustain such a rapid test schedule, and what it would mean for Starship's path toward operational missions and future lunar and Mars ambitions.

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    SpaceX launches secretive U.S. Space Force mission from California▼SpaceX launches mysterious U.S. Space Force mission from California✉newsScienceSpace2 min ago

    SpaceX carried out a classified U.S. Space Force mission, launching a rocket from its California launch site. Few details about the mission's payload or objectives have been disclosed, in keeping with its classified nature. The launch is drawing attention due to the secrecy surrounding the payload and SpaceX's continuing high profile in national security space operations.

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    Discord is rolling out age verification, and many users are pushing back over privacy and data concerns. Critics worry about how sensitive identity documents or facial scans would be stored and who could access them, while supporters argue platforms need better tools to keep minors out of adult spaces. The debate has spread quickly across social media, with users threatening to leave the platform.

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    SpaceX unveils major new mission for Starship●WOW! SpaceX Unveiled Starship’s Huge New Mission▶youtubeScienceSpace605.8K16 h ago

    SpaceX has revealed details of a major new mission for its Starship rocket, the huge reusable spacecraft the company is developing in Texas. Space commentators say the announcement points to a bigger role for Starship in upcoming launch plans, and the news is drawing large attention from spaceflight fans speculating about what the mission involves.

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    Astronomers warn proposed 50,000 orbital mirrors would harm sky observation●"'They're saying we want to launch 50,000 mirrors by 2035,' Benvenuti said. 'That would be catastrophic for astronomy, tMmastodonScienceSpace Policy100just now

    Astronomer Benvenuti said plans to launch 50,000 light-reflecting mirrors into orbit by 2035 would be 'catastrophic for astronomy.' The comment came after the FCC reportedly granted approval to Reflect Orbital, a company that intends to bounce sunlight back to Earth as a commercial service. Researchers fear large numbers of bright reflective satellites would interfere with telescope observations and darken the night sky science relies on.

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    NASA's Artemis II Moon Mission: Astronauts and How to Watch●What to know about NASA's Artemis II moon mission including how to watch, who are the astronauts✉newsScienceSpace Policy1 h ago

    NASA's Artemis II mission is set to send astronauts around the Moon for the first time since the Apollo era, and news outlets are walking readers through the basics: who the four crew members are, when the launch is expected, and how to follow it live. Coverage highlights the mission as a key test flight ahead of future lunar landings, with audiences seeking practical viewing and scheduling details.

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    Core rocket for Artemis III moon mission arrives at Kennedy Space Center●Core rocket for upcoming Artemis III mission arrives at Kennedy Space Center✉newsScienceSpace Policy4 h ago

    The core stage rocket for NASA's upcoming Artemis III mission has arrived at Kennedy Space Center in Florida. The delivery marks a key step in preparing for the crewed lunar landing mission, and coverage is highlighting progress on NASA's effort to return astronauts to the moon. Observers are watching hardware milestones closely given past schedule delays for the Artemis programme.

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    SpaceX is conducting another crewed launch, with multiple news outlets reporting on the mission under the headline 'SpaceX Crew Launch'. The reports confirm a crew mission is taking place but provided snippets contain no further details on the crew, destination, or launch date. Readers are following the story as part of ongoing interest in the company's regular human spaceflight operations for NASA.

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    SpaceX's Starship Flight 14 Mission Revealed●Starship’s Biggest Flight Yet: Flight 14 Mission Revealed | Starship Update▶youtubeScienceSpace247.2K1 h ago

    SpaceX's Starship Flight 14 is set to be its most ambitious test flight yet, with the mission profile now revealed in a new update from NASASpaceflight. The flight is expected to push the rocket further than previous tests as SpaceX continues its rapid iteration program. Space enthusiasts are closely following each Starship launch, given its central role in NASA's Artemis moon plans and Mars ambitions.

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    AI's data center problem could move to space▼AI’s data center problem could move to space✉newsScienceSpace Policy4 h ago

    A Washington Examiner report argues that the rapidly growing energy and cooling demands of AI data centers could eventually push this infrastructure into orbit, where solar power is constant and heat can be radiated away. The idea is drawing attention amid rising concern over the strain AI computing places on terrestrial power grids and land.

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    SpaceX Footage Sheds Light on Salvage of Starship 40●Salvaging Starship 40: What SpaceX's New Footage Reveals▶youtubeScienceSpace333.3K3 min ago

    New SpaceX footage is drawing attention to the salvage effort surrounding Starship 40, the booster or ship hardware recovered after a test flight. Observers are combing through the images for clues about the vehicle's condition and what the recovery means for SpaceX's iterative development program. Space enthusiasts are debating what the footage reveals about the company's next steps.

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    India's Space Sector Shifts as Private Firms Take on Rocket Launches●Orbital Shift: India's space sector undergoing biggest transformation; pvt firms handle rockets, ISRO focu✉newsScienceSpace Policy1 h ago

    India's space sector is undergoing its biggest transformation yet, with private companies now handling rocket development and launches while ISRO refocuses on advanced research and deep-space missions. The restructuring follows years of policy changes opening the sector to private players, marking a major change in how India organises its space programme.

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    Quantum Computer Operates in Space for the First Time▼For The First Time, a Quantum Computer Has Operated in Space✉newsSciencePhysics1 min ago

    Scientists have reportedly run a quantum computer in space for the first time, a milestone for quantum computing and space technology. Operating quantum hardware beyond Earth could pave the way for space-based quantum networks and experiments impossible under ground-based conditions. Details about which system flew, aboard what platform, and the results achieved remain limited so far.

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    NASA's Roman Space Telescope sees starlight for the first time▼NASA’s new Roman Space Telescope sees starlight for the first time✉newsScience13 h ago

    NASA's Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope has captured starlight for the first time, a key early test of its optics and instruments. The milestone marks progress for the wide-field observatory designed to survey vast stretches of the sky, study dark energy and hunt for exoplanets as it moves toward full science operations.

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    SpaceX has carried out a full launch rehearsal at Starbase, Texas, as it prepares for the 14th test flight of its Starship rocket. The dress rehearsal included countdown procedures and fueling of the launch vehicle. Spaceflight watchers are following the mission closely, as each Starship flight tests new milestones for the vehicle intended for missions to the Moon and Mars.

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    Can startups turn India into a global space power?●Can startups turn India into a global space power? | DW News▶youtubeBusinessStartups116K18 min ago

    DW News examines whether India's private space startups can transform the country into a leading global space power. India has opened its space sector to private companies in recent years, and the report looks at what these young firms are achieving and the challenges they face in competing internationally.

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    SpaceX launches Falcon 9 rocket carrying classified payload▼WATCH LIVE: SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launches classified payload into orbit✉newsScienceSpace10 h ago

    A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launched a classified payload into orbit, with the liftoff streamed live by news outlets. The customer and mission details were not disclosed, consistent with US government or national security launches that are typically kept secret. Viewers followed the launch in real time as the rocket lifted off from Florida on its dedicated mission.

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