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Universe Today • Evan Gough

Flare ribbons reveal hidden solar explosions driven by magnetic reconnection

Solar flares are complex events triggered when magnetic field lines break and snap back to the Sun’s surface. Flare ribbons can reveal otherwise hidden solar explosions, offering a way to identify activity that may not be apparent from the explosions themselves.

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2026-10-21T16:34:55.822695-07:00

SpaceWatch Global • Torsten Kriening

ESPI AC 2026 - Étienne Schneider on Why Europe Needs a Space Resources Law of Its Own

By SpaceWatch Global: Étienne Schneider on how Luxembourg’s space resources law unlocked investment, why Europe needs one too, and stability as Europe’s strongest card in the space race.

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2026-10-21T02:55:59.223928-07:00

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SpaceWatch Global • Judith Delany

ESPI AC 2026 - “The Moon Is Not Yours. It’s Ours.” Ricardo Conde on Europe’s Future in Space

By SpaceWatch Global: Ricardo Conde joins Judith Delany to discuss European lunar exploration, Portugal’s space ambitions and why the Moon could offer humanity a reset.

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2026-10-21T16:15:24.621810-07:00

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Space.com • Hanneke Weitering, Tariq Malik

On this day in space! Oct. 21, 2008: India launches its 1st mission to the moon with Chandrayaan-1

By Space.com: On Oct. 21, 2008, the Indian Space Research Organization launched its first mission to the moon. Here's why it mattered.

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2026-10-21T15:05:26.766473-07:00

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SpaceNews.com • Sandra Erwin

U.S. Air Force explores military resupply from space in latest SpaceX Starfall flight

By SpaceNews.com: WASHINGTON — The U.S. Air Force is testing whether military supplies can withstand the rigors of spaceflight aboard SpaceX’s new Starfall reentry capsule, part of a Pentagon effort to explore using commercial space vehicles to deliver critical equipment to forces around the world.

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2026-10-21T17:49:09.897661-07:00

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Wall Street Journal • Drew Fitzgerald, Marcus Walker

How Does the Ukrainian Military Use Starlink?

By Wall Street Journal: Ukraine is using a basic Starshield service, which uses Starlink’s standard equipment with different features.

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2026-10-21T17:49:18.213034-07:00

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NASA Spaceflight • Martin Smith

China readies first commercial resupply craft, first booster reflight, and next landing attempt

By NASA Spaceflight: As its launch cadence continues to grow, China is stepping further towards reusable rockets as it prepares for the first re-flight of a previously-flown booster, while the Chang Zheng 12A will attempt to become China’s third rocket to have its first stage recovered, on its second attempt.

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2026-10-21T13:35:08.258455-07:00

Industry Leader Profiles & Interviews

Via Satellite • Mark Holmes

Orbius CEO Halldor Sigurdsson Talks 'New Era' for Satellite in Thursday Morning Conversation

By Via Satellite: Partner Content Orbius CEO Halldor Sigurdsson Talks ‘New Era’ for Satellite in Thursday Morning Conversation Wednesday, October 21, 2026 Internet connectivity alone is no longer enough for the problems that businesses are trying to solve.

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2026-10-21T13:56:02.648043-07:00

Flare ribbons reveal hidden solar explosions driven by magnetic reconnection

ESPI AC 2026 - Étienne Schneider on Why Europe Needs a Space Resources Law of Its Own

ESPI AC 2026 - “The Moon Is Not Yours. It’s Ours.” Ricardo Conde on Europe’s Future in Space

On this day in space! Oct. 21, 2008: India launches its 1st mission to the moon with Chandrayaan-1

U.S. Air Force explores military resupply from space in latest SpaceX Starfall flight

How Does the Ukrainian Military Use Starlink?

China readies first commercial resupply craft, first booster reflight, and next landing attempt

Orbius CEO Halldor Sigurdsson Talks 'New Era' for Satellite in Thursday Morning Conversation

How Does the Ukrainian Military Use Starlink?

U.S. Air Force explores military resupply from space in latest SpaceX Starfall flight

How Flare Ribbons Reveal Hidden Solar Explosions on the Sun

ESPI AC 2026 - “The Moon Is Not Yours. It’s Ours.” Ricardo Conde on Europe’s Future in Space

On this day in space! Oct. 21, 2008: India launches its 1st mission to the moon with Chandrayaan-1

ESPI AC 2026 - €35 Billion for Space: Is Germany Entering a New Space Era? | Klaus-Peter Willsch

ESPI AC 2026 - €35 Billion for Space: Is Germany Entering a New Space Era? | Klaus-Peter Willsch

Atombeam Raises $18.3M for Networking Technology

John Malone Floats Potential Deal Between Skydance and SpaceX

Under Extreme Pressure on Ice Giants, Water Ice Gets Weird

SpaceX and Tesla form committees to explore a potential merger

Japan launches MMX mission to Phobos, aiming to return samples from Mars’ moon

Musk pledges one SpaceX share to every U.S. child, a gift valued at nearly $11 billion

Musk pledges one SpaceX share to every U.S. child, a gift valued at nearly $11 billion

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