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Elon Musk lashes out at acting NASA chief Sean Duffy after Artemis III contract reopening

Elon Musk attacked acting NASA administrator Sean Duffy on X, calling him “Sean Dummy,” accusing him of trying to “kill NASA” and criticizing Duffy’s moon-return timeline after Duffy said he would reopen the Artemis III Human Landing System competition — escalating a leadership fight that includes Jared Isaacman.

2025-10-21T10:42:39.665691-07:00

Space.com

Reflect Orbital’s plan to launch ~4,000 orbital mirrors sparks debris, governance and security alarms

2025-10-21T03:02:44.881001-07:00

Ars Technica

NASA reopens Artemis III lunar-lander competition, putting SpaceX award back into play

2025-10-20T15:13:10.980624-07:00

Wall Street Journal

Political fight over NASA leadership intensifies as Sean Duffy serves interim and Jared Isaacman eyes role

2025-10-20T15:32:39.466558-07:00

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Bridenstine on DoD’s Cislunar Goals, CLPS, and Returning to the Moon

2025-10-21T10:53:42.674012-07:00

Bridenstine on DoD’s Cislunar Goals, CLP

CNBC

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Elon Musk lashes out at acting NASA chief Sean Duffy after Artemis III contract reopening Elon Musk attacked acting NASA administrator Sean Duffy on X, calling him “Sean Dummy,” accusing him of trying to “kill NASA” and criticizing Duffy’s moon-return timeline after Duffy said he would reopen the Artemis III Human Landing System competition — escalating a leadership fight that includes Jared Isaacman.

2025-10-21T10:42:39.665691-07:00

Elon Musk lashes out at acting NASA chief Sean Duffy after Artemis III contract reopening

Universe Today

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Avi Loeb alleges NASA hid 3I/ATLAS findings as scientists mobilise Hera, Europa Clipper and Mars orbiters Harvard astrophysicist Avi Loeb has accused NASA of concealing data on interstellar object 3I/ATLAS, drawing scientific rebuttals as researchers propose using Hera, Europa Clipper and Mars orbiters to sample the comet’s developing tail — a region that could raise spacecraft charged‑particle exposure.

2025-10-21T04:16:43.269633-07:00

Avi Loeb alleges NASA hid 3I/ATLAS findings as scientists mobilise Hera, Europa Clipper and Mars orbiters

Space.com

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Reflect Orbital’s plan to launch ~4,000 orbital mirrors sparks debris, governance and security alarms Reflect Orbital proposes deploying roughly 4,000 small orbital mirrors to provide “light‑on‑demand” services; the concept has drawn strong commercial and government interest but immediately raised concerns over increased orbital debris, traffic management, governance and dual‑use security risks.

2025-10-21T03:02:44.881001-07:00

Reflect Orbital’s plan to launch ~4,000 orbital mirrors sparks debris, governance and security alarms

SpaceWatch Global

Denmark proposes DKK 2.7bn (EUR 361m) space investment to expand ESA commitments and bolster Europe's launch capability Denmark has proposed DKK 2.7 billion (EUR 361 million) of public space investment for 2026–2029 to expand its commitments to ESA, fund research, and strengthen Europe's orbital launch capability. The package targets ESA contributions, national R&D and measures to boost European access to orbit.

2025-10-21T02:00:35.735520-07:00

Denmark proposes DKK 2.7bn (EUR 361m) space investment to expand ESA commitments and bolster Europe's launch capability

The Space Review

New Zealand courts global space industry amid protest at two‑day summit A two‑day summit at the city's convention centre convened industry and officials as New Zealand seeks to define its role in the global space industry, while protesters outside highlighted local unease. 'Some people have different perspectives on how aerospace technology is used,' said Mark Rocket, president of Aerospace New Zealand.

2025-10-20T20:44:01.679442-07:00

New Zealand courts global space industry amid protest at two‑day summit

Wall Street Journal

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Political fight over NASA leadership intensifies as Sean Duffy serves interim and Jared Isaacman eyes role Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy is serving as NASA's interim administrator while a political fight over the agency's leadership intensifies. Jared Isaacman — the former White House nominee for NASA administrator — has signalled renewed interest in the role, raising stakes over program direction and budgets.

2025-10-20T15:32:39.466558-07:00

Political fight over NASA leadership intensifies as Sean Duffy serves interim and Jared Isaacman eyes role

Ars Technica

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NASA reopens Artemis III lunar-lander competition, putting SpaceX award back into play Acting NASA Administrator Sean Duffy said he will reopen the Human Landing System competition for Artemis III, putting SpaceX's Starship award back into play and inviting other contractors — including Blue Origin and Lockheed Martin — to submit competing proposals after finding SpaceX behind schedule.

2025-10-20T15:13:10.980624-07:00

NASA reopens Artemis III lunar-lander competition, putting SpaceX award back into play

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