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The Hill • Mark R. Whittington

Trump’s evolving embrace of space science

The article frames a shift in Donald Trump’s attitude toward space science, describing him as having come to appreciate its value. The provided summary offers no further detail on what changed or what policy, funding or program decisions may follow.

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2026-10-25T07:28:53.905216-07:00

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CNBC • Tobias Burns

SpaceX coverage network designs draw Wall Street's eye. Here's what analysts think

By CNBC: Rooftops and billboards may be more important than hefty infrastructure.

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2026-10-25T05:04:36.164540-07:00

Moon Space Exploration & Science Missions

Universe Today • Bruce Dorminey

Rare Lunar Meteorites Could Fill Gaps In Moon’s Evolution

By Universe Today: Almost all meteorites come from asteroids, not the Moon or Mars. But after decades of analysis of the Apollo samples, researchers still rely on lunar meteorites to better understand our anomalously large Moon.

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2026-10-25T01:34:56.537861-07:00

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SpaceNews.com • Jeff Foust

ESA downplays Space Rider test mishap

By SpaceNews.com: ESA acknowledged it lost a test article for its Space Rider spaceplane in a recent test but said the mishap would not significantly delay its development.

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2026-10-24T16:30:38.270213-07:00

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SpaceNews.com • Jeff Foust

NASA’s Swift space telescope ends mission

By SpaceNews.com: NASA has shut down an astronomy spacecraft in a decaying orbit after a failed attempt to reboost it with a commercial spacecraft.

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NASA’s Swift Mission Ends, Leaves Behind Scientific Bonanza

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2026-10-24T14:10:38.831141-07:00

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SpaceNews.com • Sandra Erwin

Space Force shifts missile-warning, cislunar missions from Vulcan to Falcon Heavy

By SpaceNews.com: WASHINGTON — The U.S. Space Force shifted a next-generation missile warning satellite and a payload stack associated with an experimental cislunar surveillance mission from United Launch Alliance’s Vulcan rocket to SpaceX’s Falcon Heavy, part of a broader reshuffling of military launches prompted by delays with Vulcan.

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2026-10-24T14:10:38.858633-07:00

Workforce & Skills Development

Space.com • Space.com Staff

This Week In Space podcast: Episode 233

By Space.com: On Episode 233 of This Week In Space, Tariq Malik and Rick Jenet are joined by Dr. Amanda Smith-Hackler, with the Universities Space Research Association, about entering the space workforce.

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2026-10-24T09:05:15.865998-07:00

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Space.com • Chelsea Gohd

2026-10-23T07:05:35.661293-07:00

Trump’s evolving embrace of space science

SpaceX coverage network designs draw Wall Street's eye. Here's what analysts think

Rare Lunar Meteorites Could Fill Gaps In Moon’s Evolution

ESA downplays Space Rider test mishap

NASA’s Swift space telescope ends mission

NASA’s Swift Mission Ends, Leaves Behind Scientific Bonanza

Space Force shifts missile-warning, cislunar missions from Vulcan to Falcon Heavy

This Week In Space podcast: Episode 233

Private Griffin lunar lander passes critical tests ahead of first Moon mission

NASA Updates Lunar Lander Plans and Resolves Long-Running Orion Issue

NASA Artemis Update: SLS Stacking, Sortie Suit, Dual 2028 Paths

How Trump learned to stop worrying and love space science

Elon Musk says Ukraine ‘violated Starlink terms’ as full speed service returns

SpaceX coverage network designs draw Wall Street's eye. Here's what analysts think

Rare Lunar Meteorites Could Fill Gaps In Moon’s Evolution

ESA downplays Space Rider test mishap

Space Force shifts missile-warning, cislunar missions from Vulcan to Falcon Heavy

NASA Commits to Lunar Mission Timeline Despite Hardware Concerns

Ukraine Says Restrictions on Starlink Speed Have Been Lifted

Elon Musk says Ukraine ‘violated Starlink terms’ as full speed service returns

A 1,000-mile cloud on Mars may reveal physics never seen in nature

NASA keeps parallel Artemis paths open to protect 2028 lunar landing

NASA keeps parallel Artemis paths open to protect 2028 lunar landing

Musk’s proposed SpaceX-Tesla merger faces shareholder, China and political hurdles

Ukraine says Starlink restored after 10-day disruption as allies seek alternatives

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