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Space.com • Keith Cooper

Scientists model an lifeless Earth to improve the search for inhabited rocky planets

Astronomers are simulating how a rocky planet’s atmosphere could develop without life, aiming to distinguish lifeless worlds from inhabited ones. The work targets a central challenge in interpreting observations of planets beyond our solar system: atmospheric features may need to be assessed against plausible nonbiological explanations.

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2026-11-08T03:10:37.946364-08:00

Moon Space Exploration & Science Missions NASA

SpaceNews.com • Jeff Foust

NASA proceeds with plans to convert Mars rover engineering model into a lunar rover

By SpaceNews.com: NASA is moving forward with plans to convert an engineering model of a Mars rover into one that will go to the moon in 2028.

NASA Spaceflight

NASA's Moon Base plan gains a PROMISE

SpaceNews.com

NASA awards lunar transportation and lander contracts

Also: NASA and spacecoastdaily.com

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2026-11-07T17:49:05.962200-08:00

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NASA Spaceflight • Sawyer Rosenstein

NASA announces search for new astronauts

By NASA Spaceflight: For the first time in two years, NASA is opening applications for its next astronaut class.

NASA

NASA Seeks Next Generation of Explorers to Join Astronaut Corps

Fox News

NASA hosts first-ever air show at Kennedy Space Center

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2026-11-07T10:28:09.328775-08:00

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PaxEx.Aero • Seth Miller

Gogo's LEO Transition Picks Up Pace

By PaxEx.Aero: Gogo's transition to its next generation connectivity solutions for business aviation is picking up steam. Installations are up, though revenue continues to slip.

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2026-11-07T15:04:41.197418-08:00

Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation Commercial Space

SpaceNews.com • Jeff Foust

SpaceX sets Nov. 13 date for Starship launch and catch

By SpaceNews.com: SpaceX is targeting Nov. 13 for the next flight of its Starship vehicle, a mission that will attempt to catch both stages back at the launch site.

Also: Space Policy Online

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2026-11-07T13:10:39.408649-08:00

Blue Origin Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation Commercial Space

SpaceNews.com • Jeff Foust

Blue Origin pushes back New Glenn return to flight to early 2027

By SpaceNews.com: Blue Origin confirmed that the return to flight of its New Glenn rocket will slip into next year as it continues work rebuilding the vehicle’s launch pad.

Also: spacecoastdaily.com

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2026-11-07T13:45:39.841836-08:00

Mars Space Exploration & Science Missions NASA

Space.com • Elizabeth Howell, Robert Z. Pearlman

On this day in space! Nov. 7, 1992: NASA launches Mars Global Surveyor, its 1st Mars mission in 20 years at the time, to map the Red Planet like never before

By Space.com: On Nov. 7, 1996, NASA launched its Mars Global Surveyor mission, the first Mars mission in 20 years. Here's why it mattered.

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2026-11-07T09:19:07.523970-08:00

Space Exploration & Science Missions

Space.com • Space.com Staff

This Week In Space podcast: Episode 235

By Space.com: On Episode 235 of This Week In Space, Tariq Malik and Rod Pyle are joined by Dr. Jim Green to talk about the past, present, and future of planetary exploration.

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2026-11-07T09:19:07.554885-08:00

Scientists model an lifeless Earth to improve the search for inhabited rocky planets

NASA proceeds with plans to convert Mars rover engineering model into a lunar rover

NASA's Moon Base plan gains a PROMISE

NASA awards lunar transportation and lander contracts

NASA announces search for new astronauts

NASA Seeks Next Generation of Explorers to Join Astronaut Corps

NASA hosts first-ever air show at Kennedy Space Center

Gogo's LEO Transition Picks Up Pace

SpaceX sets Nov. 13 date for Starship launch and catch

Blue Origin pushes back New Glenn return to flight to early 2027

On this day in space! Nov. 7, 1992: NASA launches Mars Global Surveyor, its 1st Mars mission in 20 years at the time, to map the Red Planet like never before

This Week In Space podcast: Episode 235

Scientists simulate an Earth without life to help hunt for aliens and inhabited worlds

NASA proceeds with plans to convert Mars rover engineering model into a lunar rover

Gogo's LEO Transition Picks Up Pace

Blue Origin pushes back New Glenn return to flight to early 2027

SpaceX sets Nov. 13 date for Starship launch and catch

NASA announces search for new astronauts

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Blue Origin unveils heavy-lift capability for New Glenn with third stage

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Blue Origin adds GS3 third stage and Northstar engine to New Glenn, targeting higher-energy orbits and lower manufacturing costs

AST SpaceMobile plans 20-ton Blackbird rocket, tapping Firefly engines in $1.3 billion deal

Starship Flight 15 targets Nov. 13 for first attempt to catch both stages at Starbase

ISS astronauts install eighth and final iROSA, completing five-year power upgrade

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