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Space.com • Andrew Jones

ESA’s Hera spacecraft resolves Didymos and Dimorphos ahead of close study of NASA’s DART impact

The European Space Agency’s Hera planetary-defense probe has imaged Didymos and its smaller moon Dimorphos as separate objects for the first time, as it approaches the binary asteroid system. Hera will investigate the aftermath of NASA’s DART collision, collecting data on kinetic-impact deflection and probing outstanding scientific questions about the asteroids.

Also: ESA and Science Daily

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2026-11-03T11:10:39.917456-08:00

Satellite Commercial Space

Ars Technica • Eric Berger

This space company is betting its future on a propellant available everywhere

By Ars Technica: Is that water in your spacecraft, or are you just happy to see the delta-V?.

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2026-11-03T09:05:05.989790-08:00

M&A Moon Commercial Space

SpaceNews.com • Jeff Foust

Voyager satisfied with Astrobotic acquisition ahead of Griffin-1 launch

By SpaceNews.com: Voyager Technologies says it is pleased with its acquisition of lunar lander developer Astrobotic as it prepares for the launch of its next mission.

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2026-11-03T09:25:40.574058-08:00

Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation Space Exploration & Science Missions

Space.com • Hanneke Weitering

On this day in space! Nov. 3, 1957: Laika the dog launches with Sputnik 2

By Space.com: On Nov. 3, 1957, a Soviet space dog named Laika became the first animal to orbit Earth.

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2026-11-03T08:19:14.588873-08:00

Satellite LEO

Bloomberg • Irene Garcia Perez, Reshmi Basu

Creditors Challenge Transfers of Low-Earth-Orbit Satellite Network Assets

By Bloomberg: Creditors to Optimum, Altice and Telesat allege the moves are illegal Expand Creditors are challenging the transfer of a low-Earth orbit satellite network Source: Space Systems/Loral/Intelsat SA via Bloomberg Contact us: Provide news feedback or report an error Confidential tip?.

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2026-11-03T08:05:09.519730-08:00

defense Satellite Europe

SpaceNews.com

Simera Sense and Spacemanic to Collaborate on a New Complete Dual-Use Mission Solution

By SpaceNews.com: Czech company Spacemanic and Belgian optical leader Simera Sense are teaming up to deliver a new dual-use satellite solution that can compete with bigger and heavier satellites.

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2026-11-03T09:25:40.961164-08:00

Moon Space Exploration & Science Missions NASA

SpaceNews.com • Jeff Foust

The 2028 Imperative: NASA's 2028 crunch for Artemis, SR-1 and robotic lunar landings

By SpaceNews.com: During his first few months as NASA administrator, Jared Isaacman shook up many of the agency’s key programs.

Also: satnews.com

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2026-11-03T04:10:39.478157-08:00

Space Exploration & Science Missions Commercial Space NASA

NASA Spaceflight • Chris Bergin

NASA Weighs Commercial Options to Boost, Service or Deorbit Hubble

By NASA Spaceflight: NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman has addressed the ongoing debate about the Hubble Space Telescope’s long-term future after the agency issued a Request for Information seeking commercial options for a reboost, servicing, or controlled deorbit.

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2026-11-03T05:15:31.466677-08:00

ESA’s Hera spacecraft resolves Didymos and Dimorphos ahead of close study of NASA’s DART impact

This space company is betting its future on a propellant available everywhere

Voyager satisfied with Astrobotic acquisition ahead of Griffin-1 launch

On this day in space! Nov. 3, 1957: Laika the dog launches with Sputnik 2

Creditors Challenge Transfers of Low-Earth-Orbit Satellite Network Assets

Simera Sense and Spacemanic to Collaborate on a New Complete Dual-Use Mission Solution

The 2028 Imperative: NASA's 2028 crunch for Artemis, SR-1 and robotic lunar landings

NASA Weighs Commercial Options to Boost, Service or Deorbit Hubble

Dimorphos in sight: Europe's Hera probe gets its 1st look at battered space rock (photo)

Voyager satisfied with Astrobotic acquisition ahead of Griffin-1 launch

Simera Sense and Spacemanic to Collaborate on a New Complete Dual-Use Mission Solution

This space company is betting its future on a propellant available everywhere

On this day in space! Nov. 3, 1957: Laika the dog launches with Sputnik 2

Creditors Challenge Transfers of Low-Earth-Orbit Satellite Network Assets

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