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Space.com • Monisha Ravisetti

NASA’s future telescopes could directly image exoplanets—and reveal alien oceans

NASA’s Roman Space Telescope is expected to directly image exoplanets, while a next-generation observatory in early development could analyze reflected light from their surfaces. Detecting signatures such as ocean glint and rainbows would provide potentially important evidence in the search for habitable worlds and life beyond Earth.

2026-09-09T11:15:27.942075-07:00
Moon   Space Exploration & Science Missions   Human Spaceflight & Space Stations   NASA  
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NASA • Gerelle Q. Dodson

NASA Names Two Artemis II Astronauts to Emeritus Program

By NASA: From left, NASA astronauts Victor Glover, Artemis II pilot and Reid Wiseman, Artemis II commander, are seated in chairs wearing orange jumpsuits.

Also: The Independent, NASA and newsnationnow.com
2026-09-09T06:55:15.692590-07:00
Satellite   ArianeGroup   Aerial Firefighting   Europe   LEO   Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation   Commercial Space   Space Policy & International Cooperation   Space Defense & Militarization   BAE Systems  
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Reuters

OroraTech partners with Eutelsat for infrared satellite monitoring from space

By Reuters: German space technology company OroraTech said on Wednesday it had agreed with French satellite operator Eutelsat to deploy up to 96 infrared sensors on Eutelsat's future low-Earth orbit satellites and expand its ability to monitor wildfires, critical infrastructure and maritime activity from space.

2026-09-09T09:05:20.824731-07:00
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Bloomberg • Christopher Jungstedt

Europe Looks to a Future With Less SpaceX

By Bloomberg: The first orbital launch from continental Europe is helping the drive to reduce reliance on the Americans.

Also: CNA and The Independent
2026-09-09T07:21:37.068047-07:00