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Last Updated: Sunday, Oct. 26, 2025, 2:13 PM PDT
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Space.com
• Javier Barbuzano
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,".
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SpaceNews.com
• Jeff Foust
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.
Space.com
• Elizabeth Howell
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.
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Space.com
• Mike Wall
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.
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European Spaceflight
• Andrew Parsonson
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.
Spaceflight Now
• Will Robinson-Smith
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.
talkoftitusville.com
SpaceX launches Falcon 9 carrying Starlink Mini V2 batch from Cape Canaveral
orlandosentinel.com
SpaceX launches Space Coast’s 89th mission of the year
Space Explored
• Seth Kurkowski
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...
