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science · NASA · 10d ago
Cyprus: Island of Snakes, Cats, and Ophiolites
Article discusses Cyprus's geological features including exposed oceanic crust (ophiolites) and its Mediterranean location.
engineering · SpaceQ · 10d ago
Alex MacDonald appointed Canadian Space Agency president
Alex MacDonald, former NASA chief economist, appointed president of the Canadian Space Agency to accelerate the country's space sector.
engineering · NASA · 10d ago
NASA Announces X-70 Experimental Aircraft to Advance Flight Research
NASA unveiled the X-70 Fractal experimental aircraft with reconfigurable flight-control technology for advanced aviation research.
investments · Payload · 10d ago
Redwire Wins $20M DARPA Contract for Second VLEO Demo
Redwire won a $20 million DARPA contract for a second Very Low Earth Orbit demonstration mission.
engineering · Space.com · 10d ago
On this day in space! Nov. 4, 2015: A rail-launched Super Strypi rocket carrying 13 baby satellites failed during its debut launch for the US Air Force
The US Air Force's experimental Super Strypi rail-launched rocket carrying 13 small satellites failed shortly after liftoff from Hawaii on Nov. 4, 2015.
engineering · Space.com · 10d ago
Trump declares 'American space superiority for all eternity' in election night proclamation
President Trump declared American space superiority and asserted the US right to develop and settle the solar system under US law.
engineering · SpaceQ · 10d ago
Midterm elections shift space power to Democrats, with stakes for Canada
Democrats won control of the Senate and House in midterm elections, gaining authority over NASA's budget, Space Force policy, and oversight of space industry leaders.
engineering · NASA · 10d ago
NASA Shares Plans to Accelerate Artemis, Return to Moon
NASA announced an acceleration of the Artemis program, targeting Artemis III in 2027 and a crewed lunar landing in 2028.
engineering · Space.com · 10d ago
Upcoming Marvel movies and TV shows: Avengers: Doomsday, Secret Wars, X-Men & more
The MCU’s Multiverse Saga is nearly over, but there are plenty more Marvel movies and shows on the horizon.
investments · Space.com · 10d ago
'Trials and Tribble-ations' at 30: The classic 'Star Trek: Deep Space Nine' episode that brought Captains Kirk and Sisko face-to-face
How "Forrest Gump", pizza, and a massive supporting cast of furballs came together to make one of "Star Trek"'s finest hours.
engineering · Space.com · 10d ago
NASA's Swift space telescope crashes back to Earth after failed rescue attempt
NASA's Swift space telescope re-entered Earth's atmosphere on Nov. 4 after a private rescue mission failed to boost it to a higher orbit.
science · Space.com · 10d ago
Mars isn't dead — recent volcanic activity reveals it's just sleeping
Recent spacecraft observations suggest Mars's volcanoes are still active, contradicting the long-held view that the planet is geologically dead.
investments · SpaceQ · 10d ago
Galaxia OSPREY satellite to test moving defence data in orbit
Galaxia received Department of National Defence funding to build OSPREY, a satellite to test in-orbit data transfer and processing between spacecraft.
investments · NASA · 10d ago
NASA Announces Ka-Band Satellite Relay Awards for Space Communications
NASA selected three companies to develop Ka-band satellite relay concepts for existing spacecraft without requiring onboard modifications.
engineering · Space.com · 10d ago
NASA's Artemis II moon launch tore a hole in Earth's upper atmosphere so huge it disrupted GPS signals
NASA's Artemis II moon launch created a large ionospheric hole that disrupted GPS signals, with potential impacts on autonomous vehicles and drones.
engineering · NASA · 10d ago
NASA Navigation Experiment Shows Promise for Planetary Landings
NASA successfully tested autonomous lunar landing technology using an Alta-X drone equipped with the SPLICE guidance and navigation payload.
investments · NASA · 10d ago
NASA Space Grant Students Fuel Agency’s Inspiration Tour
NASA’s Inspiration Tour spread the excitement of space exploration and aeronautical innovation by connecting the public, industry, and academia with the people, technologies, and organizations that drive American leadership in space. At nearly every stop across the country, NASA
science · NASA · 10d ago
Hubble Reveals Cosmic Mystery
Hubble observations of 37 nearby dwarf galaxies, including NGC 4449, reveal unexpectedly low oxygen levels compared to predictions.
science · Space.com · 11d ago
Students gather to explore Hawaii's glorious night sky | Space photo of the day for Nov. 4, 2026
Over 1,400 students in Hawaii participated in the annual Journey Through the Universe astronomy education program.
investments · Payload · 11d ago
Orbital Matter, EnduroSat Announce an In-Space Manufacturing Mission in 2028
Orbital Matter and EnduroSat announced a partnership for an in-space manufacturing mission planned for 2028 deploying solar arrays.
engineering · Payload · 11d ago
Starfish Loses Contact with Otter, Cutting SSPICY Short
Starfish's Otter spacecraft lost contact during the SSPICY mission, ending operations in the orbital debris field.
engineering · Space.com · 11d ago
Drone warfare in space: Swarms of autonomous, laser-shooting cubesats could defend Western satellites in orbit
U.K. startup Shield Space is developing autonomous cubesat swarms equipped with lasers to defend satellites in orbit.
investments · Payload · 11d ago
Election 2026: Space Winners, Losers, and What’s Next
U.S. election results on November 3, 2026, will affect space industry policy and funding priorities.
engineering · Space.com · 11d ago
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science · Space.com · 11d ago
The Taurid meteor shower peaks tonight — and fireballs could steal the show
The Taurid meteor shower is peaking and may produce bright fireballs over the coming weeks.
science · NASA · 11d ago
APOD: 2026 November 4 – The Not-So-Hidden Galaxy, IC 342
Astronomy Picture of the Day features IC 342, a spiral galaxy. The image and accompanying explanation highlight observations of this celestial object.
engineering · NASA · 11d ago
Before the Dawn in America’s Heartland
Astronauts aboard an orbiting spacecraft observed nighttime city lights across the U.S. Midwest during a clear-sky pass.
engineering · Space.com · 11d ago
NASA asks industry for ideas about saving Hubble Space Telescope
NASA is soliciting industry proposals to address atmospheric drag pulling Hubble toward Earth and extend the telescope's operational life.
investments · SpaceQ · 11d ago
Conservatives take Carney’s Telesat friendship to ethics watchdog
Conservative MP requests ethics investigation into PM Carney's friendship with Telesat CEO following the company's $2.3B Arctic military communications contract award.
science · Space.com · 11d ago
Ancient star collisions could explain mysterious Little Red Dots and 'impossible' black holes
Early universe star collisions may explain supermassive black hole growth and the mysterious Little Red Dots observed by JWST.