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What happened in space this week
engineering · TechCrunch Space · 11d ago
Orbital Matter 3D printed the first rigid beam in the vacuum of space
Orbital Matter successfully 3D printed the first rigid beam in space vacuum, demonstrating a potential construction technique for future space data centers.
engineering · Space.com · 11d ago
Voting in space: NASA astronauts cast ballots from International Space Station
Three NASA astronauts aboard the International Space Station voted in the midterm election from orbit.
science · Space.com · 11d ago
'OGame' developers explain how the browser-based sci-fi game has lasted 24 years ahead of the huge Orion update
Not space industry news; entertainment gaming article.
engineering · Space.com · 11d ago
Dimorphos in sight: Europe's Hera probe gets its 1st look at battered space rock (photo)
Europe's Hera spacecraft has obtained its first images of the binary asteroid system targeted by NASA's DART deflection test.
investments · SpaceQ · 11d ago
Polaris Aerospace re-emerges with Canadian launch vehicle plans
Canadian startup Polaris Aerospace plans to test a new liquid rocket engine this winter and added Maritime Launch Services founder as strategic adviser.
science · Space.com · 11d ago
Hubble Telescope sees cosmic 'cat's tail' that could wrap around Earth and the sun 500 times
Hubble Space Telescope observed a cosmic debris structure formed from the collision of two Pluto-sized bodies.
investments · SpaceNews · 11d ago
Simera Sense and Spacemanic to Collaborate on a New Complete Dual-Use Mission Solution
Czech company Spacemanic and Belgian optical firm Simera Sense are partnering to develop a compact dual-use satellite system.
engineering · SpaceQ · 11d ago
CSA is requesting information on lunar microreactor capabilities
Canadian Space Agency issued a request for information on lunar microreactor capabilities from Canadian industry and research institutions.
engineering · NASA · 11d ago
Astronaut and Earth
CSA astronaut Joshua Kutryk and NASA astronaut Anil Menon installed a new solar array on the International Space Station during a spacewalk.
science · Space.com · 11d ago
The 2027 'eclipse of the century' will plunge real Star Wars filming locations into darkness
A total solar eclipse will occur on August 2, 2027, crossing Tunisia where Star Wars was filmed.
science · Space.com · 11d ago
The Star Wars Eclipse — Want to see the 2027 total solar eclipse on Tatooine? Head to Tunisia
Article describes viewing locations in Tunisia for the August 2, 2027 total solar eclipse.
investments · SpaceQ · 11d ago
CSA opens bidding on HAWCsat spacecraft bus
Canadian Space Agency opened bidding for the HAWCsat spacecraft bus for Canada's atmospheric science mission.
engineering · Payload · 11d ago
What to Watch on Election Night
Opinion piece on space-related topics to watch during election night.
engineering · NASA · 11d ago
TB 26-10 Printed Circuit Board Assembly Chip Resistor Body Cracking
NASA technical bulletin reports rare instances of chip resistor cracking during thermal cycling and vibration testing.
engineering · NASA · 11d ago
NASA Astronaut, STEM Creator Connect with Students for STEM Day
NASA astronaut Anil Menon and STEM creator Mark Rober will conduct a live interactive call from the International Space Station for National STEM Day.
science · Space.com · 12d ago
On this day in space! Nov. 3, 1957: Laika the dog launches with Sputnik 2
Historical note: On November 3, 1957, the dog Laika became the first animal to orbit Earth aboard Sputnik 2.
engineering · Space.com · 12d ago
Robot cube explores the International Space Station | Space photo of the day for Nov. 3, 2026
Astrobee robots assist astronauts by performing tasks aboard the International Space Station.
investments · Payload · 12d ago
Exclusive: Sceye Signs Deal to Fly HAPS Fleet for SoftBank
Sceye signed a five-year master-services agreement with SoftBank to manufacture, launch, and operate high-altitude platform systems over Japan.
engineering · SpaceNews · 12d ago
DETUMBLER: Airbus’ Passive Spin Stabilization Solution
Airbus developed DETUMBLER, a passive spin stabilization system to address tumbling of dead satellites in orbit.
engineering · Space.com · 12d ago
Do we know how many Starship launches SpaceX will need to get NASA astronauts to the moon? No. Will its refuelling plan be simple? Also no.
NASA's Artemis IV moon mission will require an uncertain number of SpaceX Starship refueling flights across multiple orbits to reach the lunar surface.
science · Space.com · 12d ago
Why does Betelgeuse keep fading? The mystery of Orion's giant star
Astronomers are investigating Betelgeuse's brightness variations, which may result from stellar pulsations, dust clouds, or a companion star.
investments · Payload · 12d ago
Tumbleweed Raises €6.9M to Build its Own Reentry Vehicle
Vienna-based Tumbleweed raised €6.9 million to develop a reentry vehicle.
science · NASA · 12d ago
APOD: 2026 November 3 – Comet PanSTARRs and Rainbow Meteor
Astronomy Picture of the Day features Comet PanSTARRS and a rainbow meteor observed on November 3, 2026.
science · NASA · 12d ago
The Pacific’s Busy Storm Season
Super Typhoon In-fa developed an unusually large eye while Typhoon Champi's remnants moved toward Alaska as an extratropical storm.
engineering · NASA · 12d ago
Happy 65 Years: NASA’s Johnson Space Center Then and Now
NASA's Johnson Space Center marks 65 years as the hub of U.S. human spaceflight, supporting missions from Mercury through Artemis.
engineering · NASA · 12d ago
TB 26-09 Measured Hammer-Tap Inputs
NASA Langley Research Center technical brief describes instrumented hammer testing methodology for measuring structural response without requiring idealized waveforms.
engineering · Space.com · 12d ago
New 'Star Trek: The Original Voyages' book traces the stellar legacy of the bold sci-fi brand
Keep the 60th anniversary party going with this visual salute to the series that launched a legacy
science · Space.com · 12d ago
Viltrox AF 35mm f/1.8 II EVO FE (APO) lens review — how good is this budget lens for astrophotography?
Viltrox AF 35mm f/1.8 II lens offers an affordable option for astrophotography with suitable focal length and aperture.
engineering · NASA · 12d ago
NASA’s CHAPEA Crew "Returns" to Earth
NASA's four-person CHAPEA crew completed a year-long simulated Mars mission, exiting the habitat on October 31, 2026.
science · NASA · 12d ago
What’s Up: November 2026 Skywatching Tips from NASA
November 2026 skywatching includes Taurid and Leonid meteor showers, Mars-Jupiter conjunction, and a supermoon.