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    • Could next-gen artificial intelligence help map out future space outposts?
      on October 28, 2026 at 9:30 pm

      Planning a successful trip can be challenging, especially when your destination is in outer space. Even before liftoff, space missions require extraordinary amounts of scientific preparation and data analysis to succeed, which can take years to complete. However, as space agencies race to establish a permanent presence on the moon, using artificial intelligence to combine such information into a single system could make mission planning much more efficient.

    • Autonomous rendezvous system overcomes simulated spacecraft failures in lab tests
      on October 27, 2026 at 8:00 pm

      There is a problem in low Earth orbit, and it’s growing. According to the European Space Agency, there are about 19,440 satellites on orbit, 3,540 of which are nonfunctioning and/or not emitting a signal to warn other spacecraft of their location. The need to service these sleepwalking satellites in space will only increase as more are launched.

    • Perseverance offers clues to protect crews from ultrafine Mars dust
      on October 27, 2026 at 4:00 pm

      Over 1,645 Martian days, NASA’s Perseverance Mars rover measured the fine and ultrafine Martian dust particles found clinging to samples of spacesuit materials that are carried aboard the rover, including particles small enough to penetrate the lungs and enter the bloodstream. The findings are published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences and could inform spacesuit and habitat design, dust-removal procedures and crew health standards for future NASA missions to Mars.

    • Everyday Mylar turned into a promising insulator for lunar habitats
      on October 23, 2026 at 7:20 pm

      Establishing a long-term presence on the moon will require solving challenges that are easy to overlook on Earth. Lunar temperatures, for instance, can vary from hundreds of degrees below zero to boiling, making effective insulation essential for lunar habitats.

    • Artemis I: Crystals of experimental detectors record radiation doses near the moon
      on October 23, 2026 at 3:40 pm

      Do cosmic radiation doses near the moon differ significantly from those received by astronauts in low Earth orbit? Experimental lithium fluoride detectors, installed aboard the Orion spacecraft during the Artemis I mission, have now made it possible to obtain preliminary estimates.

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    • Hubble reveals a stunning twist in how the universe emerged from darkness
      on October 30, 2026 at 10:50 am

      A surprising discovery by astronomers using the Hubble Space Telescope is challenging a leading explanation for how the early universe emerged from a dense fog of hydrogen roughly 13 billion years ago. Scientists once believed powerful winds from exploding stars helped radiation escape galaxies and clear that cosmic fog, but new observations reveal that these winds actually block radiation instead.

    • Astronauts just gave the International Space Station a powerful upgrade
      on October 30, 2026 at 6:12 am

      Two astronauts completed a 7-hour, 11-minute spacewalk to install a new solar array on the International Space Station, bringing NASA one step closer to a major power upgrade. Once the final array is installed on November 5, the station will have up to 30% more available power, supporting critical operations and its eventual controlled deorbit.

    • A mysterious star system just 16 light-years away may be hiding habitable planets
      on October 30, 2026 at 3:17 am

      Astronomers have solved a 170-year-old planetary mystery in a nearby two-star system, discovering that a mysterious wobble was caused by stellar activity rather than a giant planet. Although Jupiter-sized worlds have been ruled out in key regions, smaller, potentially habitable planets could still be waiting to be discovered just 16 light-years from Earth.

    • NASA discovers Jupiter’s invisible shield is more complex than Earth’s
      on October 29, 2026 at 12:26 pm

      NASA’s Juno spacecraft has discovered that Jupiter uses a surprisingly complex system of powerful plasma waves and multiple shock regions to defend against the solar wind. The findings reveal major differences between Jupiter and Earth and could help scientists understand the enormous shock waves produced by exploding stars.

    • NASA’s Artemis I mission reveals surprising radiation levels near the Moon
      on October 28, 2026 at 10:29 am

      NASA’s Artemis I mission has revealed that cosmic radiation near the Moon is higher than in Earth orbit, but not by as much as scientists might expect. Tiny experimental detectors also uncovered surprising details about how radiation passes through the human body, offering valuable insights for future lunar exploration.

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          • What happened this month at the European Space Agency? (October 2026)
            on October 30, 2026 at 3:00 pm

            Video: 00:04:30 October was a month of discoveries and milestones. ESA’s Rosalind Franklin rover team trained in Spain’s desert, preparing for Mars. Our Smile mission captured the full ring of northern lights around Earth, while Mars Express uncovered new clues about a giant Martian cloud. ESA astronaut Sophie Adenot returned to Earth after 237 days in space, and Hera captured its first images of the asteroids it will study to help protect our planet. Meanwhile, ESA welcomed thousands of visitors for Open Days and teamed up with Pokémon to bring space science to new audiences.Here’s a look at what space had in store for Europe this October.

          • Week in images: 26-30 October 2026
            on October 30, 2026 at 2:15 pm

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          • Earth from Space: Champi’s eerie eye
            on October 30, 2026 at 9:00 am

            Image: This image of Super Typhoon Champi from Copernicus Sentinel-3 was captured on 21 October 2026 off the coasts of Taiwan and the Philippines.

          • Ghostly Cat’s Head Nebula lurks within sight of Hubble and Webb
            on October 29, 2026 at 2:00 pm

            The NASA/ESA Hubble and the NASA/ESA/CSA James Webb Space Telescopes recently stared at an eerie star-forming scene within the Carina Nebula, a massive gas and dust cloud located approximately 7500 light-years away from Earth. The two telescopes offer complementary views of the shadowy form, nicknamed the Cat’s Head Nebula, which reflects the ‘magical” process of star formation. Hubble’s visible-light view shows the cat as a dark, elongated dust pillar and hints of young forming stars, while Webb’s infrared-light imagery unveils many stars and other hidden details.

          • First light: Hera resolves two asteroids instead of one
            on October 27, 2026 at 2:00 pm

            The 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.

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