Today In Space
Last Updated: Sunday, Oct. 26, 2025, 2:13 PM PDT
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Space radiation may synthesize organic molecules found on icy moons, with implications for Enceladus astrobiology
By Space.com: "There is no better place to look for [life] than Enceladus,".
Astrobotic pushes Griffin‑1 lunar lander launch to mid‑2026, delaying commercial rover deployment
By SpaceNews.com: Astrobotic Technology says it now plans to launch its large lunar lander carrying a commercial rover no earlier than mid-2026.
ALBATOR awarded multi‑million‑dollar grant to study ion‑beam ‘touchless’ space debris removal
By Space.com: ALBATOR has a multi-million dollar grant to study touchless space junk removal.
SpaceX reaches record 135th orbital launch of 2025; Falcon 9 flights now equal NASA Space Shuttle’s lifetime total
By Space.com: The Falcon 9 has now flown as many times this year as NASA's space shuttle did in its entire history.
French and Italian Unions Split Over Proposed Airbus–Thales–Leonardo Space Business Merger
By European Spaceflight: Trade unions in France and Italy have given mixed reactions to the proposed merger of Airbus, Thales, and Leonardo’s space businesses.
SpaceX launches 28 Starlink V2 Mini satellites on Falcon 9 from Cape Canaveral (Starlink 10‑21)
By Spaceflight Now:  Update Oct. 26, 1 p.m. EDT (1700 UTC): SpaceX confirmed deployment of its 28 Starlink satellites.
SpaceX launches Falcon 9 carrying Starlink Mini V2 batch from Cape Canaveral
SpaceX launches Space Coast’s 89th mission of the year
SpaceX’s Falcon 9 may no longer sustain 100+ launches a year as Starship transition and operational limits reshape the market
By Space Explored: SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket has been the company’s workhorse since its debut in 2010. It has delivered cargo to the...