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Washington Post • Taz Ali

NASA opens recruitment campaign for next generation of astronauts

NASA has opened recruitment for its next generation of astronauts. The announcement signals a new intake into the agency’s human-spaceflight workforce, though the available report provides no details on application requirements, timing or the number of candidates sought.

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2026-11-08T12:04:29.461030-08:00

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ch-aviation • Ana Sesar

Smartwings (Czechia) appoints new Chief Executive Officer

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2026-11-08T10:05:01.766859-08:00

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SpaceWatch Global • Joshua Faleti

AST SpaceMobile Joins U.S. Space Force Program to Advance Space-Based Sensing

By SpaceWatch Global: AST SpaceMobile will support STR under a USSF program to advance space-based sensing using commercially developed satellite technology.

Bloomberg

AST SpaceMobile to Build Own Rocket to Compete with SpaceX

Space.com

AST SpaceMobile announces new 'Blacklift' rocket, targets 2028 launch debut

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2026-11-06T01:34:55.539636-08:00

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Payload • Victoria Woodburn

NASA Unveils Moon Base Awards at MAX POWER

By Payload: NASA rolled out a stack of Moon Base awards Saturday during MAX POWER, ranging from new lander contracts to a recycled Mars rover.

Leonard David

Wanted: Innovative Ideas – NASA’s Moon Base Contest

NASA

NASA Announces $1 Million to Students for Moon Base Challenge

Also: nasawatch.com, Scientific American and orlandosentinel.com

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2026-11-08T08:34:52.957524-08:00

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The Hill • Mark R. Whittington

China reveals how it intends to beat NASA back to the moon

By The Hill: Opinion > Opinions - Technology The views expressed by contributors are their own and not the view of The Hill China reveals how it intends to beat NASA back to the moon by Mark R.

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2026-11-08T07:28:15.673235-08:00

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AeroTime • Gabriele Petrauskaite

CFM wins engine deal for 101 China Eastern A320neo family jets

By AeroTime: China Eastern Airlines has confirmed CFM International as the engine supplier for its latest Airbus narrowbody order, selecting 202 LEAP-1A engines to power 101 A320neo-family aircraft.