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What happened in space this week
investments · Payload · 2d ago
Gama Raises €15M Seed to Boost Europe’s Solar Array Supply Chain
Gama raised €15 million in seed funding to expand Europe's solar array supply chain for spacecraft.
engineering · Space.com · 2d ago
Watch SpaceX attempt a historic Starship launch and double-catch landing today (Nov. 13)
SpaceX is launching Starship on November 13 with an attempt to catch the booster and upper stage with launch tower arms.
science · NASA · 2d ago
APOD: 2026 November 13 – NGC 206 and the Star Clouds of Andromeda
NGC 206 is an association of young stars in the Andromeda galaxy featured in today's Astronomy Picture of the Day.
science · NASA · 2d ago
A Global Rebound for Mangroves
Mangrove forests are recovering after decades of decline, restoring ecological significance in coastal regions.
investments · SpaceNews · 2d ago
AST SpaceMobile presses case for developing own launch vehicle
AST SpaceMobile says it can develop a reusable launch vehicle within two years, though the space industry remains skeptical of the timeline.
investments · SpaceQ · 2d ago
DND Departmental Results Report shows space gains and a delay
Canada's Department of National Defence spent $47.8 billion in fiscal 2025-26, 34% above its initial budget, with gains in space spending noted.
engineering · Space.com · 2d ago
'Man of Tomorrow': Release date, plot, cast & everything we know about the 'Superman' sequel
Not relevant to North American space industry.
science · Space.com · 2d ago
This supernova impostor baffled astronomers for 15 years — until they found a hidden black hole feeding on an unstable star
Astronomers identified a hidden black hole or neutron star companion to a massive unstable star causing eruptions mimicking supernovae.
engineering · Space.com · 2d ago
On this day in space! Nov. 12, 2014: European Philae probe lands on Comet 67P, bounced twice and then got lost for nearly 2 years
The European Philae probe landed on Comet 67P on Nov. 12, 2014, bounced twice, and was lost for nearly two years before being relocated.
engineering · NASA · 2d ago
I Am Artemis Katie Spicer
NASA lander integration lead Katie Spicer will oversee Blue Origin's Blue Moon Mark 2 lander as part of the Artemis program.
engineering · Space.com · 2d ago
SpaceX's Starship megarocket will launch to orbit on Nov. 13. Will you be able to spot it in the night sky?
SpaceX's Starship megarocket is scheduled to launch to orbit on Nov. 13 and will be visible from Earth as a bright object in the night sky.
engineering · SpaceNews · 2d ago
UARX Space Marks a Milestone for Spain’s Space Industry with the Maiden Flight of OSSIE-D, Featuring a Complete Power Subsystem Supplied by DHV Technology
UARX Space achieved a milestone with the maiden flight of OSSIE-D, an orbital transfer vehicle featuring a power subsystem from DHV Technology.
investments · SpaceNews · 2d ago
What role does industry play in Europe’s space sovereignty push?
CEO of Kongsberg NanoAvionics discusses industry's role in supporting Europe's space sovereignty efforts.
engineering · NASA · 2d ago
Heart in the Sky at NASA Kennedy
U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds performed aerial demonstrations at NASA Kennedy Space Center's MAX POWER aerospace festival.
science · Space.com · 2d ago
'Warhammer Survivors' is the perfect gateway into the 40K universe
Not space industry related.
engineering · NASA · 2d ago
NASA Ames Stars of the Month: November 2026
NASA Ames recognized three scientists for contributions to space exploration research and operations.
science · Space.com · 2d ago
Dark matter breakthrough coming? Euclid space telescope unveils its 1st look into the dark universe (video)
Euclid space telescope released its first major dataset, imaging over a billion objects to study dark matter and dark energy.
investments · SpaceQ · 2d ago
Sarah McLean named Maritime Launch chief operating officer
Maritime Launch Services named Sarah McLean as chief operating officer to oversee company operations.
engineering · Space.com · 2d ago
Pakistani astronaut set to become 1st international visitor to China's Tiangong space station this month
A Pakistani astronaut will fly to China's Tiangong space station aboard Shenzhou 24 as the first international visitor.
investments · SpaceQ · 2d ago
Senior is not a skill level: Rethinking startup hiring
Not space industry related.
science · Space.com · 2d ago
The replicants are running the city in thrilling final trailer for ‘Blade Runner 2099’ (video)
Not space industry related.
engineering · Space.com · 2d ago
Satellite snaps rare birds-eye view of the ISS | Space photo of the day for Nov. 12, 2026
A commercial satellite captured imagery of the International Space Station from orbit, providing a unique perspective.
science · Space.com · 2d ago
I used the Vaonis Vespera 3 for weeks and here’s who I would recommend it to — full review
Review of the Vaonis Vespera 3 smart telescope used for astrophotography of nebulas and star clusters.
science · Space.com · 3d ago
The 'eclipse of the century' will plunge these 8 wonders of the Roman Empire into darkness on Aug. 2, 2027
A total solar eclipse on Aug. 2, 2027 will pass over ancient Roman sites across the Mediterranean.
investments · Payload · 3d ago
Exclusive: Spaceium Opens License for Refueling Hardware
Spaceium opened licensing for orbital refueling hardware as it develops in-space gas station infrastructure.
science · NASA · 3d ago
NASA’s Hubble Offers Cosmic Sampler of Targets for Roman
NASA's Hubble Space Telescope captured gravitational lens imagery to inform future observations by the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope.
science · Space.com · 3d ago
Astronomers stunned after James Webb Space Telescope discovers the earliest pair of black hole-powered quasars
The James Webb Space Telescope discovered the oldest pair of black hole-powered quasars, challenging existing formation models.
engineering · NASA · 3d ago
Through NASA’s Lens: Capturing Space Shuttle Endeavour’s Move to LA
NASA documented Space Shuttle Endeavour's final ferry flight atop a 747 carrier aircraft to its new home in Los Angeles in 2012.
investments · Payload · 3d ago
NeuralSat Raises €2.9M to Build Orbital Data Relay Network
NeuralSat raised €2.9 million to build an orbital data relay network for in-space communications.
investments · Payload · 3d ago
OwlO Cloud Emerges from Stealth to Build European Orbital Cloud Network
OwlO Cloud emerged from stealth to develop a European orbital cloud network with 10 operational spacecraft planned by 2030.