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Live Science • Elizabeth Howell, Laura Mondragón

NASA’s power-saving maneuver extends Voyager 2’s science mission by another year

NASA has freed up enough power from Voyager 2’s dwindling supply to keep one of the 48-year-old probe’s remaining science instruments operating for another year. The successful, risky “Big Bang” maneuver may offer a path to prolong Voyager 1’s scientific mission as its power reserves decline.

Space.com • Elizabeth Howell

NASA figured out how to keep its 48-year-old Voyager 2 probe running for yet another year

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2026-08-07T06:28:26.614708-07:00

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CNBC • Liz Napolitano

Argus Upgrades SpaceX Shares, Citing Potential Returns From AI Investments

By CNBC: SpaceX could continue to bounce back as investments in artificial intelligence begin to pay off, according to Argus.

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CEO Fallacher Suggests Eutelsat is 'Undervalued' Compared to SpaceX Following 2025-26 Results

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SpaceX Shares Jump 12% After Insider Lock-Up Expiration

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2026-08-07T07:59:59.403094-07:00

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SpaceNews.com • Jason Rainbow

FCC Space Bureau deputy takes the reins amid licensing overhaul

By SpaceNews.com: The FCC is turning to Space Bureau deputy chief Jennifer Gilsenan to keep its satellite regulatory overhaul moving as Jay Schwarz prepares to retire as its chief later this month.

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2026-08-07T11:14:16.406612-07:00

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Space.com • Chelsea Gohd

NASA's SkyFall Mars helicopters will wear tiny capes

By Space.com: NASA's SkyFall mission will send a trio of mini rotorcraft to Mars equipped with ground penetrating radar technology that looks like little capes.

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2026-08-07T09:12:11.882768-07:00

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Space.com • Mike Wall

Engineers race to save stricken LINK rescue spacecraft before it's too late

By Space.com: The private LINK spacecraft, which launched last month to save a NASA space telescope, now needs saving, too — and teams are making progress on that front.

1 Source

2026-08-07T09:12:12.254422-07:00

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Space.com • Andrew Jones

Chinese company Landspace targets Aug. 10 for historic rocket launch and landing attempt

By Space.com: China has pulled off just one landing of an orbital rocket to date.

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2026-08-07T08:10:31.885935-07:00

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Aviation Week • Robert Wall

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Payload • Kevin M. O'Connell, Rei Goffer

Redwire Books Starfall’s First Dedicated Mission

By Payload: Redwire subsidiary SpaceMD announced a contract to fly up to 32 mini-labs on a future SpaceX Starfall mission.

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2026-08-07T05:51:44.401318-07:00

NASA’s power-saving maneuver extends Voyager 2’s science mission by another year

NASA figured out how to keep its 48-year-old Voyager 2 probe running for yet another year

Argus Upgrades SpaceX Shares, Citing Potential Returns From AI Investments

CEO Fallacher Suggests Eutelsat is 'Undervalued' Compared to SpaceX Following 2025-26 Results

SpaceX Shares Jump 12% After Insider Lock-Up Expiration

FCC Space Bureau deputy takes the reins amid licensing overhaul

NASA's SkyFall Mars helicopters will wear tiny capes

Engineers race to save stricken LINK rescue spacecraft before it's too late

Chinese company Landspace targets Aug. 10 for historic rocket launch and landing attempt

IRIS² Enters Operational Phase After Review Completed: Eutelsat CEO

Europe Expands IRIS² As Constellation Gets The Green Light

Europe increases size and cost of IRIS² constellation

Redwire Books Starfall’s First Dedicated Mission

NASA grants Voyager 2 probe another year of power with risky 'Big Bang' maneuver. Now, will it work for Voyager 1?

FCC Space Bureau deputy takes the reins amid licensing overhaul

NASA's SkyFall Mars helicopters will wear tiny capes

Engineers race to save stricken LINK rescue spacecraft before it's too late

Chinese company Landspace targets Aug. 10 for historic rocket launch and landing attempt

Argus Upgrades SpaceX Shares, Citing Potential Returns From AI Investments

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Blue Origin identifies BE-4 engine issue as trigger of New Glenn explosion, targets return later this year

Neuraspace raises €15.6M to expand AI-powered space traffic management and domain awareness

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