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Reuters • Will Dunham

Four volunteers complete 378-day NASA Mars mission simulation in Houston

The crew emerged from NASA’s Mars Dune Alpha habitat at Johnson Space Center after 378 days in isolation, completing a simulated mission designed to help prepare for a future human expedition to Mars. The four-person experiment recreated aspects of living and working on the planet without leaving Earth.

NPR • Michael Adkison

4 volunteers who lived in a Mars simulation for a year are back to the real world

Also: CNA

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2026-11-01T09:04:21.950821-08:00

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The Hill • Mark R. Whittington

Lawfare against Elon Musk could affect the Artemis program

By The Hill: Such a move could have profound effects on American space policy and politics.

Also: Fox Business

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2026-11-01T07:28:09.703746-08:00

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SpaceNews.com • Sandra Erwin

Google runs AI model on satellite chip, advancing orbital data center ambitions

By SpaceNews.com: GTON — Google said it has successfully run an artificial intelligence model on a data-center-class processor aboard a satellite, an early milestone in the company’s effort to determine whether AI computing infrastructure could eventually operate in space.

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2026-11-01T05:30:39.573252-08:00

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Space.com • Leonard David

Planetary defense: How military and civil satellites are watching fireballs to help keep Earth safe from space rocks

By Space.com: Satellites are watching fireballs blaze through Earth's atmosphere, strengthening planetary defense knowhow and helping scientists learn more about space debris impacts.

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2026-11-01T07:15:38.190945-08:00

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Los Angeles Times • Marcia Dunn

NASA's Swift telescope on the verge of plunging back to Earth

By Los Angeles Times: A NASA telescope is barely clinging to space after a failed rescue effort left it tottering and sinking toward Earth. A few pieces that don't burn up in the atmosphere are expected to land in the ocean on or about Friday.

Also: satnews.com and The Independent

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2026-10-31T20:49:04.344433-07:00

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European Spaceflight • Andrew Parsonson

Canadian MDA Space Secures €64 Million IRIS2 Antenna Agreement

By European Spaceflight: MDA Space has secured a €64 million agreement to develop antennas for the EU’s IRIS2 constellation as Canada explores participation in the programme.

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2026-11-01T01:28:15.186634-07:00

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Washington Post • Meghan Bartels

Scientists have what they say is one of the oldest Mars meteorites

By Washington Post: The rock is so old it was on the surface of Mars when there was still liquid water on there.

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2026-11-01T02:04:30.180001-08:00

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NASA Spaceflight • Chris Bergin

Isaacman outlines Artemis III multi-launch checkout sequence and Blue Origin priority

By NASA Spaceflight: NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman has spoken on the planned architecture and contingencies for the Artemis III multi-vehicle campaign.

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2026-10-31T20:55:15.447852-07:00

Four volunteers complete 378-day NASA Mars mission simulation in Houston

4 volunteers who lived in a Mars simulation for a year are back to the real world

Lawfare against Elon Musk could affect the Artemis program

Google runs AI model on satellite chip, advancing orbital data center ambitions

Planetary defense: How military and civil satellites are watching fireballs to help keep Earth safe from space rocks

NASA's Swift telescope on the verge of plunging back to Earth

Canadian MDA Space Secures €64 Million IRIS2 Antenna Agreement

Scientists have what they say is one of the oldest Mars meteorites

Isaacman outlines Artemis III multi-launch checkout sequence and Blue Origin priority

Crew from NASA's simulated Mars mission emerges after 378 days in isolation

Planetary defense: How military and civil satellites are watching fireballs to help keep Earth safe from space rocks

Lawfare against Elon Musk could affect the Artemis program

Google runs AI model on satellite chip, advancing orbital data center ambitions

NASA's Swift telescope on the verge of plunging back to Earth

Scientists have what they say is one of the oldest Mars meteorites

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