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Space.com • Robert Lea

Spacecraft observations suggest Mars’ volcanoes are dormant, not extinct

New spacecraft observations point to recent volcanic activity on Mars, challenging the long-held view that the planet is geologically dead. The findings suggest its volcanoes may be dormant rather than extinct, sharpening questions about the Red Planet’s geological history and how its interior has evolved.

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2026-11-04T11:19:34.471586-08:00

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NASA Spaceflight • Haygen Warren

Trace Gas Orbiter discovers potential evidence of volcanic activity on Mars via atmospheric observations

By NASA Spaceflight: Using data from the joint European and Russian ExoMars Trace Gas Orbiter at Mars, an international team of scientists has discovered new evidence of volcanic activity on the red planet’s surface.

Reuters

Pungent gas above Martian fissures hints at ongoing volcanism

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2026-11-04T11:15:25.110853-08:00

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SpaceNews.com • Jason Rainbow

Open Cosmos Ka-band filing capped at 52 satellites

By SpaceNews.com: International regulators have capped a key spectrum filing for Open Cosmos’ planned connectivity network at 52 satellites after missed deployment deadlines, little more than a quarter of what the British company plans for initial global services.

Also: NASA

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2026-11-04T11:06:03.024910-08:00

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Space.com • Tereza Pultarova

NASA's Artemis II moon launch tore a hole in Earth's upper atmosphere so huge it disrupted GPS signals

By Space.com: The launch of the Artemis II mission earlier this year punched a hole into Earth's ionosphere that could have temporarily degraded GPS accuracy.

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2026-11-04T09:20:42.597287-08:00

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Breaking Defense • Michael Marrow

EXCLUSIVE: House China committee pushes Air Force on think tank cuts

By Breaking Defense: “Under-resourcing” the China Aerospace Studies Institute (CASI) “could risk undermining the ability of military leaders and civilian policymakers to understand” Beijing’s aerospace strategy and military prowess, according to a letter addressed to Air Force Secretary Troy Meink.

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2026-11-04T09:04:49.632944-08:00

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Bloomberg • Ian King, Kelcee Griffis

Qualcomm to Build Equipment for SpaceX’s US Mobile Phone Network

By Bloomberg: Qualcomm Inc. will supply hardware components for SpaceX’s planned nationwide terrestrial wireless network, the latest sign that Elon Musk’s rocket and satellite company is committed to challenging the biggest players in the US mobile industry.

CNBC

SpaceX signs deal with Qualcomm to provide network technology for U.S. mobile service

newsable.asianetnews.com

Qualcomm, SpaceX Team Up To Build Starlink Cell Network: Deal Could ‘Lay The Foundation For AI-Native 6G,’ Says Executive

Also: The Verge, CNA and Yahoo Finance

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2026-11-04T06:05:27.416575-08:00

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New York Times • Ryan Mac

2026-11-04T04:28:28.180841-08:00

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SpaceNews.com • Sandra Erwin

Space Force chief warns post-election budget delays could slow expansion plans

By SpaceNews.com: WASHINGTON — The head of the U.S.

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2026-11-04T08:45:41.531352-08:00

Spacecraft observations suggest Mars’ volcanoes are dormant, not extinct

Trace Gas Orbiter discovers potential evidence of volcanic activity on Mars via atmospheric observations

Pungent gas above Martian fissures hints at ongoing volcanism

Open Cosmos Ka-band filing capped at 52 satellites

NASA's Artemis II moon launch tore a hole in Earth's upper atmosphere so huge it disrupted GPS signals

EXCLUSIVE: House China committee pushes Air Force on think tank cuts

Qualcomm to Build Equipment for SpaceX’s US Mobile Phone Network

SpaceX signs deal with Qualcomm to provide network technology for U.S. mobile service

Qualcomm, SpaceX Team Up To Build Starlink Cell Network: Deal Could ‘Lay The Foundation For AI-Native 6G,’ Says Executive

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Space Force chief warns post-election budget delays could slow expansion plans

Trace Gas Orbiter discovers potential evidence of volcanic activity on Mars via atmospheric observations

Mars isn't dead — recent volcanic activity reveals it's just sleeping

Open Cosmos Ka-band filing capped at 52 satellites

EXCLUSIVE: House China committee pushes Air Force on think tank cuts

NASA's Artemis II moon launch tore a hole in Earth's upper atmosphere so huge it disrupted GPS signals

Space Force chief warns post-election budget delays could slow expansion plans

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