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Space.com • Kenna Hughes-Castleberry

Hubble and NASA probe track interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS, revealing jets, an anti‑tail and spin

On Jan. 22, 2026 Hubble observed interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS nearly aligned with the Sun–Earth line, exposing unprecedented jet structures and an extended anti‑tail. Simultaneously a NASA exoplanet probe tracked the visitor to measure its spin and activity as it departs the inner solar system.

2026-01-28T14:06:17.868783-08:00
Space Exploration & Science Missions   Space Policy & International Cooperation   Sustainability & Climate Initiatives  
Universe Today • Mark Thompson

AES Andes Abandons Solar‑Wind Project Near Paranal, Preserving ESO’s Night Skies

By Universe Today: After months of protests led by Nobel laureate Reinhard Genzel, the American energy company AES Andes has abandoned plans to build a massive solar and wind facility just kilometres from one of the world's premier telescope sites.

2026-01-28T13:44:20.593513-08:00
Satellite   Space Force   Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation   Space Defense & Militarization   Defense Policy  
Breaking Defense • Theresa Hitchens

SPACECOM unveils 'Apollo Maneuvers' on-orbit warfighting exercise, cites Army and Marines as models

By Breaking Defense: Gen. Stephen Whiting, commander of US Space Command, today revealed his "Apollo Maneuvers" exercise concept involving satellite movements, responsive launch and "spectrum maneuvering.".

2026-01-28T11:38:52.503940-08:00