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Space.com • Joe Rao

Leonid meteor shower’s 1966 storm reached 144,000 meteors per hour; skywatchers look ahead to 2026

The Leonids produced one of the most spectacular meteor storms in recorded history 60 years ago, with rates reaching 144,000 meteors per hour. As the shower’s 2026 peak approaches, attention is turning to what skywatchers can expect—and whether an event on that scale could recur.

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2026-11-13T13:19:18.804337-08:00

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Space.com • Chelsea Gohd

California's brand-new Air & Space Center, home of the space shuttle Endeavour, opens today

By Space.com: The California Science Center's brand-new Samuel Oschin Air & Space Center — the home of NASA's space shuttle Endeavour — officially opened to the public today (Nov.

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2026-11-13T12:05:40.014715-08:00

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SpaceNews.com • Jeff Foust

Axiom Space completes key review for lunar spacesuit

By SpaceNews.com: Axiom Space has completed the critical design review for a spacesuit it is developing for NASA’s Artemis missions as it also works on a simplified version.

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2026-11-13T13:16:09.809457-08:00

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Space Intel Report • Peter B. de Selding

Smallsat builder/operator AAC Clyde Space: Revenue, EBITDA, backlog up sharply in 2026, component shortages an issue

By Space Intel Report: LA PLATA, Maryland — Small satellite hardware and service provider AAC Clyde Space reported a 25% increase in sales for the nine months ending Sept. 30 and increased EBITDA but said component shortages could delay programs and put downward pressure on its full-year revenue target.

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2026-11-13T13:04:46.314562-08:00

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Via Satellite • Mark Holmes

Space42 Sees Revenues and Profits Rise in First 9 Months of 2026

By Via Satellite: Space42 has seen a double-digit percentage increase in revenues and net profits for the first nine months of 2026, compared to the same stage last year.

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2026-11-13T12:35:24.588177-08:00

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SpaceNews.com • Commercial Space Federation

Commercial Space Federation Welcomes CesiumAstro as a New Associate Member

By SpaceNews.com: November 13, 2026— Washington, D.C.—The Commercial Space Federation (CSF) is pleased to welcome CesiumAstro as its newest Associate Member.

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2026-11-13T10:20:42.833090-08:00

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Universe Today • Andy Tomaswick

Shape-Shifting Robotic "Slugs" Could One Day Crawl Across Alien Worlds

By Universe Today: Robots have been a mainstay of our early space exploration efforts. But they normally have wheels. Or in some cases, rotors. While those solutions are great on flat ground, they struggle with jagged boulders or tight crevices.

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2026-11-13T09:15:34.089228-08:00

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Via Satellite • Mark Holmes

Intellian CEO Unpacks Terminal Strategy for Aero and Military as Ground Tech Player Diversifies

By Via Satellite: Intellian Technologies has expanded its presence in the ground tech market from a maritime specialist into a diversified player, with a new upcoming launch for the aviation market and new offerings for government/military customers.

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2026-11-13T12:05:05.600880-08:00

Leonid meteor shower’s 1966 storm reached 144,000 meteors per hour; skywatchers look ahead to 2026

California's brand-new Air & Space Center, home of the space shuttle Endeavour, opens today

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Smallsat builder/operator AAC Clyde Space: Revenue, EBITDA, backlog up sharply in 2026, component shortages an issue

Space42 Sees Revenues and Profits Rise in First 9 Months of 2026

Commercial Space Federation Welcomes CesiumAstro as a New Associate Member

Shape-Shifting Robotic "Slugs" Could One Day Crawl Across Alien Worlds

Intellian CEO Unpacks Terminal Strategy for Aero and Military as Ground Tech Player Diversifies

60 years ago the Leonid meteor shower produced 144,000 meteors per hour. Could it happen again?

California's brand-new Air & Space Center, home of the space shuttle Endeavour, opens today

Axiom Space completes key review for lunar spacesuit

Smallsat builder/operator AAC Clyde Space: Revenue, EBITDA, backlog up sharply in 2026, component shortages an issue

Space42 Sees Revenues and Profits Rise in First 9 Months of 2026

Intellian CEO Unpacks Terminal Strategy for Aero and Military as Ground Tech Player Diversifies

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