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China Satellite Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation Commercial Space

SpaceNews.com • Andrew Jones

Ceres-2 reaches orbit and Kinetica-2 deploys Qianfan satellites in a four-launch week for China

China’s commercial launch sector logged second flights for both the Ceres-2 and Kinetica-2 rockets, with Ceres-2 reaching orbit and Kinetica-2 carrying Qianfan satellites. The launches came alongside two Long March missions for state programs, underscoring activity across both commercial and government launch providers.

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2026-11-08T15:49:04.987216-08:00

Space Policy & International Cooperation Policy & Regulation

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SpaceNews.com • Jeff Foust

White House declaration reaffirms freedom of American activities in space

By SpaceNews.com: A White House “declaration” about American freedom in space largely reaffirms existing policy and law.

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2026-11-08T16:00:37.808397-08:00

Moon Human Spaceflight & Space Stations Workforce & Skills Development NASA

Washington Post • Taz Ali

NASA opens recruitment for its next generation of astronauts

By Washington Post: The 7 logo The 7 LIVE NASA opens recruitment for its next generation of astronauts The space agency is inviting applications from U.S.

Also: collectSPACE, newsnationnow.com and Fox Weather

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2026-11-08T12:04:29.461030-08:00

Moon Space Exploration & Science Missions Workforce & Skills Development NASA

Payload • Victoria Woodburn

NASA Unveils Moon Base Awards at MAX POWER

By Payload: NASA rolled out a stack of Moon Base awards Saturday during MAX POWER, ranging from new lander contracts to a recycled Mars rover.

Fox News

NASA moon base plans accelerate forward

Leonard David

Wanted: Innovative Ideas – NASA’s Moon Base Contest

Also: NASA, Seeking Alpha, nasawatch.com, Scientific American, Yahoo Finance and orlandosentinel.com

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2026-11-08T08:34:52.957524-08:00

China Moon Space Exploration & Science Missions NASA

The Hill • Mark R. Whittington

China reveals how it intends to beat NASA back to the moon

By The Hill: Opinion > Opinions - Technology The views expressed by contributors are their own and not the view of The Hill China reveals how it intends to beat NASA back to the moon by Mark R.

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2026-11-08T07:28:15.673235-08:00

Europe ESA Space Exploration & Science Missions

Space.com • Elizabeth Howell, Robert Z. Pearlman

On this day in space! Nov. 8, 2005: Europe launches Venus Express, its first mission to Venus

By Space.com: On Nov. 8, 2005, Europe launched its first mission to Venus. Here's why Venus Express mattered.

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2026-11-08T08:19:09.455903-08:00

Space Exploration & Science Missions

New York Times • Eli Saslow, Hilary Swift

Top Astrophysicist Leaves U.S. After Trump Policies Affect Her Work

By New York Times: Kelly Holley-Bockelmann was one of the top astrophysicists in the country until President Trump’s policies affected every part of her work.

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2026-11-08T03:29:38.860394-08:00

Space Exploration & Science Missions

Space.com • Keith Cooper

Scientists simulate an Earth without life to help hunt for aliens and inhabited worlds

By Space.com: By modeling how a planet without life develops its atmosphere, astronomers hope to be able to better distinguish rocky planets without life from those that are inhabited.

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2026-11-08T03:10:37.946364-08:00

Ceres-2 reaches orbit and Kinetica-2 deploys Qianfan satellites in a four-launch week for China

White House declaration reaffirms freedom of American activities in space

NASA opens recruitment for its next generation of astronauts

NASA Unveils Moon Base Awards at MAX POWER

NASA moon base plans accelerate forward

Wanted: Innovative Ideas – NASA’s Moon Base Contest

China reveals how it intends to beat NASA back to the moon

On this day in space! Nov. 8, 2005: Europe launches Venus Express, its first mission to Venus

Top Astrophysicist Leaves U.S. After Trump Policies Affect Her Work

Scientists simulate an Earth without life to help hunt for aliens and inhabited worlds

White House declaration reaffirms freedom of American activities in space

Ceres-2 reaches orbit, Kinetica-2 lofts Qianfan satellites in four-launch week for China

NASA opens recruitment for its next generation of astronauts

NASA Unveils Moon Base Awards at MAX POWER

On this day in space! Nov. 8, 2005: Europe launches Venus Express, its first mission to Venus

China reveals how it intends to beat NASA back to the moon

NASA proceeds with plans to convert Mars rover engineering model into a lunar rover

NASA announces search for new astronauts

SpaceX sets Nov. 13 date for Starship launch and catch

Blue Origin pushes back New Glenn return to flight to early 2027

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Starship Flight 15 targets Nov. 13 for first attempt to catch both stages at Starbase

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