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Universe Today • Matthew Williams

Ancient Martian rain may have carried prebiotic formaldehyde to sites worth searching for life

A new study maps how rain billions of years ago may have transported formaldehyde, an important prebiotic molecule, across the Martian surface. The researchers say the map could help future missions prioritize locations in the search for signs of past life; it does not establish that life arose there.

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2026-10-20T16:55:50.853768-07:00

Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation Commercial Space

Space.com • Mike Wall

SpaceX will attempt 1st-ever double Starship rocket catch on next test launch, a 'profound technology milestone,' Elon Musk says

By Space.com: SpaceX will try to recover both Starship stages during the megarocket's next test flight, which is expected to take place in November, according to Elon Musk.

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2026-10-20T15:40:38.478909-07:00

aviation Satellite Europe Industry Leader Profiles & Interviews

SpaceWatch Global • Judith Delany

ESPI AC 2026 - Satellites in Your Car by 2028: Markus Fritz of Advisorio on Connected Mobility

By SpaceWatch Global: ADVISORIO’s Markus Fritz on how Europe caught up on space-enabled mobility, satellite connectivity in cars from 2028, and why spectrum is real estate in space.

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2026-10-20T16:14:55.049552-07:00

Supply Chain Commercial Space

Bloomberg • Edward Ludlow

Musk Says ASML and Others Are Expediting Chipmaking Gear for Terafab

By Bloomberg: ASML Holding NV and other key providers of chipmaking machines have expedited supplies for Tesla Inc. and SpaceX’s Terafab, Elon Musk said, signaling that the billionaire is making fast progress on an ambitious semiconductor project.

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2026-10-20T15:05:02.210535-07:00

Satellite Europe

Via Satellite • Mark Holmes

Eutelsat Signs New German Critical Infrastructure Deal

By Via Satellite: Eutelsat has made an interesting deal in the European Critical Infrastructure (CI) space. It has signed an expanded capacity deal with EuroSkyPark, a German specialist in secure communications for critical infrastructure, to support Amprion, one of Germany’s largest electricity transmission system operators.

Also: Satellite Evolution

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2026-10-20T14:28:21.348892-07:00

Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation Commercial Space

The Verge • Andrew J. Hawkins

SpaceX will try catching Starship and its booster for first time, Musk says

By The Verge: SpaceX CEO Elon Musk said the company would try catching Starship and its booster in November for the first time.

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2026-10-20T14:15:51.837331-07:00

Moon Space Exploration & Science Missions

Space.com • Hanneke Weitering, Tariq Malik

On this day in space! Oct. 20, 1970: The Soviet Union launches last-ever Zond moon mission

By Space.com: On Oct. 20, 1970, the Soviet Union launched the Zond 8 spacecraft on a mission to the moon. Here's why it mattered.

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2026-10-20T14:05:32.218120-07:00

Event Industry Leader Profiles & Interviews

SpaceWatch Global • Torsten Kriening

ESPI AC 2026 - Prof. Anu Ojha on Awe, Wonder, and Why Space Needs Better Storytellers

By SpaceWatch Global: Prof. Anu Ojha of the UK Space Agency on why awe and wonder reach the public, recalibrating what people think space costs, and the need for space ambassadors.

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2026-10-20T14:15:54.693086-07:00

Ancient Martian rain may have carried prebiotic formaldehyde to sites worth searching for life

SpaceX will attempt 1st-ever double Starship rocket catch on next test launch, a 'profound technology milestone,' Elon Musk says

ESPI AC 2026 - Satellites in Your Car by 2028: Markus Fritz of Advisorio on Connected Mobility

Musk Says ASML and Others Are Expediting Chipmaking Gear for Terafab

Eutelsat Signs New German Critical Infrastructure Deal

SpaceX will try catching Starship and its booster for first time, Musk says

On this day in space! Oct. 20, 1970: The Soviet Union launches last-ever Zond moon mission

ESPI AC 2026 - Prof. Anu Ojha on Awe, Wonder, and Why Space Needs Better Storytellers

Scientists Use Ancient Rains to Map the Possible Origin Life on Mars

ESPI AC 2026 - Satellites in Your Car by 2028: Markus Fritz of Advisorio on Connected Mobility

SpaceX will attempt 1st-ever double Starship rocket catch on next test launch, a 'profound technology milestone,' Elon Musk says

SpaceX will try catching Starship and its booster for first time, Musk says

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Musk Says ASML and Others Are Expediting Chipmaking Gear for Terafab

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Deutsche Telekom, Orange, Telefónica and Vodafone explore joint bid for European satellite spectrum

Japan’s MMX mission aims to resolve the origins of Mars’ moons with a sample return

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