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GeneralEnglishA national monument since the 1920s, Chiricahua is America’s newest national park.
AstronomyEnglishAPOD Science APOD APOD: 2026 October 28 – The… Today’s APOD Archive Submissions Index Search Calendar RSS Education About Discuss APOD Astronomy Picture of the Day Discover the cosmos! Each day a different image or photograph of our fascinating universe is featured, along with a brief explanation written by a professional astronomer. To view […]
MissionsEnglishWritten by Lucy Lim, Planetary Scientist at NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center Earth planning date: Friday, Oct. 16, 2026 Following the Basque Lakes drill campaign, Curiosity has returned to a spot just a few meters away from the “Chiu Chiu” block to conduct our next drill campaign. “Chiu Chiu” itself wasn’t a good candidate for […]
West Coast Falcon 9 rocket launches 27 Starlink satellites Spaceflight Now
LaunchesEnglishThe companies said the experimental spacecraft, launched Oct. 1, could lead to a Ukrainian-controlled satellite network The post Ukrainian startup, GomSpace test satellite for future communications network appeared first on SpaceNews.
Google Cloud and NASA: Testing robotic systems for deep space missions Google Cloud
NASA Invites Media to Crew Completion of Yearlong Mars Simulation NASA (.gov)
India Plans 72-Hour Underwater Trial to Prepare Astronauts for Space Infomance
How 'spacewalking' underwater made me feel like I was really in space Space
India to launch NVS-03 satellite to bolster NAVIC GPS World
AstronomyEnglishThe European Space Agency’s Hera spacecraft for planetary defence has resolved its two target asteroids separately for the very first time, revealing the binary nature of the Didymos system, currently some 197 million km away from Earth.
MissionsEnglishThe European Space Agency’s (ESA) INVICTUS hypersonic aircraft programme has cleared its first major requirements review and moved into the next phase of development, with a second review expected in October 2027. Stephan Carroll, INVICTUS chief engineer at Frazer-Nash, confirmed on LinkedIn on 23 October that the programme had successfully completed its first System Requirements […] The post ESA’s INVICTUS Hypersonic Programme Clears First Major Review appeared first on European Spaceflight.
GeneralEnglishA small red star is pulling gas from a brown dwarf as the pair circles every 87 minutes, packed into an orbit that could fit inside the Sun. Material strikes the star’s surface and lights up a hot spot, marking a meal that could continue for billions of years. The system, ZTF J0440+2325, lies a […] The post A small star is eating a brown dwarf so slowly that the meal could last billions of years, and the two orbit each other every 87 minutes inside a space that would fit within the Sun appeared first on Space Daily.
AstronomyEnglishA technician inspects the large sunshade of NASA’s Near-Earth Object (NEO) Surveyor mission in this image released on Oct. 26, 2026. The sunshade structure, which stands 20 feet (6 meters) tall and measures 8 feet (2.4 meters) wide at its base, will keep the infrared space telescope cool as it searches for near-Earth asteroids and […]
First commercial nuclear satellite launched on SpaceX mission -- ANS / Nuclear Newswire American Nuclear Society
NASA’s UVEX Space Telescope Successfully Passes Key Milestone NASA Science (.gov)
Scanway and Pixxel Sign Pact to Expand Optical Payload and Earth Observation Data Services SatNews Publishers
Isro to launch NVS-03 soon: Why it's a major boost for India's own GPS India Today
MissionsEnglishWhen Rice University student Malvika Bhardwaj asked her mentor Daniel Cohen, a Guidance, Navigation & Control (GN&C) engineer at NASA’s Johnson Space Center, whether he had time to keep teaching interns with his busy workload, he answered, “You decide what’s important.” In honor of National Mentoring Day on Oct. 27, Bhardwaj reflects on how Cohen’s […]
SatellitesEnglishThe European Space Agency (ESA) has extended ongoing contracts to build four additional Galileo Second Generation (G2) satellites, ensuring the long-term continuity of the constellation and supporting the rollout of new services. With this procurement, the Galileo Second Generation fleet grows to 16 satellites.
GeneralEnglishCraft Prospect is working with Fraunhofer Centre for Applied Photonics (Fraunhofer CAP) and Vector Photonics on a new project exploring the potential of next-generation laser technology for high-performance optical communications […] The post Craft Prospect kicks off PERSEUS project to advance optical communications for space appeared first on SpaceNews.
MissionsEnglishOn September 28, NASA and Boeing provided an update on the Starliner spacecraft’s Return to Flight, progress made since the
SatellitesEnglishThis is the first known instance of a satellite conducting a close rendezvous with a non-consenting target, and likely represents a serious violation of international law.
NASA’s Swift space telescope ends 22-year mission after tracking cosmic explosions ThePrint
What is Nasa’s Artemis III mission and will it go to the Moon? BBC
India’s private space sector is on an expansion path amid debate over ISRO’s role Traders Union
Reforms, progress and liftoff: India’s space sector enters a new era with launch of Vikram-1 DD News
Six years of Chandrayaan-2: How ISRO’s lunar mission reshaped India’s Moon programme DD News
LaunchesEnglishLiftoff of the Starlink 15-16 mission from Space Launch Complex 4E is currently scheduled for 10:46 p.m. PDT (1:46 a.m. EDT / 0546 UTC).
GeneralEnglishThe Antarctic iceberg made a relatively quick exit from the Weddell Sea, only to slow at the edge of a remote island’s underwater shelf.
AstronomyEnglishAPOD Science APOD APOD: 2026 October 27 –… Today’s APOD Archive Submissions Index Search Calendar RSS Education About Discuss APOD Astronomy Picture of the Day Discover the cosmos! Each day a different image or photograph of our fascinating universe is featured, along with a brief explanation written by a professional astronomer. Noctilucent Clouds over […]
easyJet partners with SpaceX to launch inflight Starlink Wi-Fi across fleet from 2027 ANI News
NASA’s Perseverance Views Dust at Neretva Vallis NASA Science (.gov)
Three launches, two dockings, one goal: Nasa's toughest Artemis mission decoded India Today
Isro in final prep to launch NVS-03 satellite aboard GSLV-F18: Here's when India Today
SpaceX ignites giant Super Heavy booster engines ahead of daring Starship launch (video) Space
NASA's Swift Space Telescope Wraps Up Its Historic Mission NDTV
The Role of Textiles in Space Exploration Fibre2Fashion
Moon MissionsEnglishThe NASA STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) Enhancement in Earth Science (SEES) Internship Program at the University of Texas Center for Space Research places high school students on small, mission-focused research teams mentored by NASA, academic, and industry experts. During summer 2026, the SEES Mission Architecture Tool for Research, Integration, and eXploration (MATRIX) team […]
GeneralEnglish– Paris-based FLEXELL SPACE FRANCE SAS creates a local business hub in Europe– New entity to support ongoing contract and volume-production discussions with European customers, from technical reviews to supply […] The post Flexell Space Establishes French Subsidiary to Strengthen European Presence appeared first on SpaceNews.
Nasa's 2028 Moon landing plan: SpaceX, Blue Origin race to build lunar landers The Times of India
Week Begins with Robotics Prep for Spacewalk and Advanced Research NASA (.gov)
Rocket Lab-built spacecraft successfully launched for Viasat mission to advance NASA Communications Services Project demonstration Rocket Lab
On this day in space! Oct. 26, 2004: Cassini spacecraft takes 1st-ever closeup photos of Saturn moon Titan Space
‘ISRO chief earns way less than DD anchor’—Harsh Goenka asks if India’s priorities are misplaced ThePrint
MissionsEnglishDescription The large sunshade of NASA’s Near-Earth Object (NEO) Surveyor mission is inspected by a technician at BAE Systems Space & Mission Systems in Boulder, Colorado, in late July. Built by Applied Aerospace in Stockton, California, the sunshade structure was outfitted with its solar cells by SolAero Technologies in Albuquerque, New Mexico, in January. Environmental […]
MissionsEnglishDescription The large sunshade of NASA’s Near-Earth Object (NEO) Surveyor is mounted on an assembly ring during inspections in a clean room at BAE Systems Space & Mission Systems in Boulder, Colorado, in July 2026. The sunshade structure stands 20 feet (6 meters) tall and measures 8 feet (2.4 meters) wide at its base. Its two flat […]
LaunchesEnglishFour rockets are set to launch this week from the United States and India. SpaceX… The post Launch Preview: Falcon 9 and GSLV rockets scheduled to launch appeared first on NASASpaceFlight.com.
Mars MissionsEnglishWritten by Margaret Deahn, Ph.D. candidate at Purdue University Oct. 19, 2026 Once upon a time, NASA’s Mars 2020 rover investigated the southern border of “Idubi,” an outcrop composed primarily of an igneous mineral geologists call olivine. The rover’s “eyes” captured a very exciting geologic feature during its traverse — a contact between distinct rock […]
Mars MissionsEnglishDescription This 360-degree look at Neretva Vallis within Mars’ Jezero Crater was stitched together using 217 images acquired by the rover’s Mastcam-Z on May 20, 2024, the 1,155th Martian day, or sol, of the mission. While it is a wind-swept dusty vista today, billions of years ago it was home to a river channel that fed fresh water into […]
NASA’s Perseverance Offers Clues to Protect Crews From Mars Dust NASA (.gov)
NASA ends Swift space telescope mission after failed rescue attempt Space
ISRO announces NVS-03 launch date: Why this satellite is important for India’s NavIC News9live
Is Indian space agency being privatised? ISRO chief V Narayanan clarifies role of private sector in space missions Livemint
LaunchesEnglishSAN FRANCISCO —October 26, 2026—Today, Astranis announced it has upgraded its 4th launch to a dedicated mission aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket set to launch in 2028, allowing it […] The post Astranis Upgrades Falcon 9 Launch Contract to Dedicated Mission for Entire Block 4 Production Run of Satellites appeared first on SpaceNews.
MissionsEnglishNASA and the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding expanding cooperation in Earth observation, geospatial analytics, and advanced data technologies, supporting USDA’s data modernization plan for United States agriculture. “NASA develops some of the most advanced sensing, computing, and analytical capabilities in the world, and we should put those tools […]
Moon MissionsEnglishMembers of the media are invited to tour a new lunar landing simulator at NASA’s Ames Research Center in California's Silicon Valley on Thursday, Oct. 29, and Friday, Oct. 30.
Sunshade for NASA’s NEO Surveyor Mission Ready for Its Day in Sun NASA Science (.gov)
NASA’s X-59 Aircraft and Test Pilot NASA (.gov)
Indian Space Startup Manastu Explores Green Satellite Propulsion with Japan’s Axelspace News9live
Indian New Space Startup Astrophel tests actuator for reusable rockets News9live
Cyclone Arnab: Isro satellite captures storm barreling towards Andhra Pradesh India Today
ISRO to launch NVS-03 satellite as India looks to revive NavIC navigation system ThePrint
LaunchesEnglishWith its solar arrays integrated and key qualification reviews under way, Europe’s new ice-monitoring satellite, CRISTAL, is moving from assembly into the demanding testing phase that will demonstrate its readiness for the rigours of launch and life in orbit.
MissionsEnglishThe Australian government has submitted a counteroffer to the European Space Agency (ESA) to secure a flight to the International Space Station for Australian astronaut Katherine Bennell-Pegg. Support for the mission is not universal in Australia, with one government official calling the spending “reckless.” Australian Minister for Science Tim Ayres confirmed on 23 October that […] The post Australia Counters ESA’s Offer for Mission to ISS for Bennell-Pegg appeared first on European Spaceflight.
LaunchesEnglishFalcon 9’s retirement could leave the market up for grabs, as SpaceX finds themselves still in the process of developing and marketing Starship as a worthy successor.
Arianespace appoints Filipe de Oliveira as Chief Commercial Officer Arianespace
'More missions, more often': NASA is overhauling how it selects science missions Space
ISRO’s new chapter: Among resignations, questions remain about future role Forbes India
ISRO Plans Four Functional Launch Pads by 2029 Utkarsh Classes
SatellitesEnglishA modern satellite makes it possible to pursue the ancient tradition of leaf-peeping in a whole new way.
AstronomyEnglishAPOD Science APOD 2026 October 26 – M42: The… Today’s APOD Archive Submissions Index Search Calendar RSS Education About Discuss APOD Astronomy Picture of the Day Discover the cosmos! Each day a different image or photograph of our fascinating universe is featured, along with a brief explanation written by a professional astronomer. M42: The […]
India to expand its space operations with four functional launch pads by 2029, says ISRO Chairman News On AIR
India To Have 4 Space Launch Pads By 2029: ISRO Deccan Chronicle
As Elon Musk’s SpaceX and Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin get ready to build a Moon base, NASA administrator Jare The Times of India
Private SpaceEnglishAs SpaceX prepares to fly Flight 15 in November, with a successful Static Fire test… The post Possible Roberts Road Expansion as SpaceX pushes for Flight 16 appeared first on NASASpaceFlight.com.
GeneralEnglishHere is SpacePolicyOnline.com’s list of space policy events for the week plus a day of October 25-November 1, 2026 and any insight we can offer about them. The House and […]
ISRO plans four operational launch pads by 2029, says chairman V Narayanan The New Indian Express
AstronomyEnglishAPOD Science APOD APOD: 2026 October 25 – Dark… Today’s APOD Archive Submissions Index Search Calendar RSS Education About Discuss APOD Astronomy Picture of the Day Discover the cosmos! Each day a different image or photograph of our fascinating universe is featured, along with a brief explanation written by a professional astronomer. Dark Matter […]
ISRO to expand space operations with four launch pads by 2029 Rediff
ISRO to have four launch pads by 2029, says Narayanan The Hindu
Why IISc should be Isro’s JPL The Times of India
Angad Pratap | Education, IAF Career, & Gaganyaan Britannica
Rocket Lab Launches Hawk Satellites Raksha Anirveda
'Success comes to those who wait': Gaganyaan astronaut designate Angad Pratap on human spaceflight mission The Economic Times
"Success comes to those who wait": Gaganyaan astronaut designate Angad Pratap on human spaceflight mission timeline ANI News
NASA’s Swift space telescope ends mission SpaceNews
Vikram-1 Makes History | India's First Private Orbital Rocket Launch Successful Amandaland (tSdUYBj8Ls) Unisba Media
Four launch pads to be operational by 2029, says Isro chairman Narayanan The Times of India
ISRO Space on Wheels comes to Dindigul Book Festival The Hindu
On this day in space! Oct. 24, 1946: V-2 rocket takes 1st photos of Earth from space Space
Gaganyaan: ‘Super excited’ about upcoming G1 uncrewed test flight, says astronaut-designate Angad Pratap The Hindu
ISRO will not be privatised, says chairperson Narayanan The Hindu
NASA Shares Artemis Acceleration Plans for Moon Missions NASA (.gov)
Isro likely to launch NVS-03 on GSLV on October 30. Why its critical India Today
Gaganyaan astronaut Angad Pratap outlines human spaceflight timeline The News Mill
Moon MissionsEnglishNASA released its October Artemis Update on Friday, covering the near-term status of the Space… The post NASA Artemis Update: SLS Stacking, Sortie Suit, Dual 2028 Paths appeared first on NASASpaceFlight.com.
AstronomyEnglishAPOD Science APOD APOD: 2026 October 24 –… Today’s APOD Archive Submissions Index Search Calendar RSS Education About Discuss APOD Astronomy Picture of the Day Discover the cosmos! Each day a different image or photograph of our fascinating universe is featured, along with a brief explanation written by a professional astronomer. Rosetta’s Selfie Explanation: […]
How ISRO’s new satellite could restore India’s regional GPS alternative The Indian Express
SpaDex satellites have re-entered Earth's atmosphere: ISRO The Economic Times