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Last Updated: Tuesday, Oct. 21, 2025, 3:08 PM PDT

2025-10-21T15:08:48.740443-07:00 2025-10-21T15:08:48.740443-07:00 (2025-10-21T15:08:48.740443-07:00)

Satellite   ESA   Space Exploration & Science Missions   Space Policy & International Cooperation  
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Universe Today • Andy Tomaswick

Hera And Europa Clipper Will Pass Through 3I/ATLAS' Tail

By Universe Today: All sorts of crazy things have been suggested regarding 3I/ATLAS, the third known interstellar object that we’ve discovered. Some are simply conspiracy theories about it being an alien spacecraft, while others have been well-thought out suggestions, like using Martian-based probes to observe the comet as it streaked past the red planet.

Also: Economic Times and ibtimes.com
2025-10-21T04:16:43.269633-07:00
Leadership   Moon   Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation   Space Exploration & Science Missions   Commercial Space   Space Policy & International Cooperation   Policy & Regulation  
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CNBC • Samantha Subin

Elon Musk accuses acting NASA chief of 'trying to kill NASA' after Artemis contract dispute

By CNBC: Elon Musk criticized acting NASA Administrator Sean Duffy after he said that the billionaire's space company is falling behind U.S. plans to return to the moon.

Also: Wall Street Journal, The Guardian, The Independent, Business Insider and Washington Examiner
2025-10-21T10:42:39.665691-07:00
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Payload • Jacqueline Feldscher

Bridenstine on DoD’s Cislunar Goals, CLPS, and Returning to the Moon

By Payload: “The reality is we’ve got to do what we’ve got to do to secure this country,” he said. “We can’t just pretend like we don’t need to know what’s happening out there, from a national security perspective.”.

2025-10-21T10:53:42.674012-07:00