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Mars Space Exploration & Science Missions NASA

SpaceNews.com • Jeff Foust

NASA says computer glitch and faulty gyro likely caused loss of MAVEN Mars orbiter

An agency investigation concluded that a computer glitch and a faulty gyro likely led to the loss of NASA’s MAVEN orbiter nearly a year ago. The finding identifies the probable technical causes of the spacecraft’s loss, though the provided report summary gives no further detail on the failure sequence or mission impact.

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2026-11-02T09:30:40.395007-08:00

JWST Space Exploration & Science Missions NASA

Space.com • Keith Cooper

James Webb Space Telescope uncovers new clues about the origins of 'interstellar invader' comet 3I/ATLAS

By Space.com: JWST has found that the ice on the interstellar object 3I/ATLAS is strange and is less like the comets in our solar system and more like bodies that orbit the sun beyond Neptune.

Also: Science Daily

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2026-11-02T09:19:11.155442-08:00

China Moon Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation Human Spaceflight & Space Stations

SpaceNews.com • Andrew Jones

Hardware for China’s crewed moon program spotted near Wenchang spaceport

By SpaceNews.com: Hardware for a crucial first flight test of a launch vehicle and spacecraft for China’s crewed lunar program appears to have arrived at Wenchang spaceport.

Also: Ars Technica, Leonard David and dailygalaxy.com

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2026-11-02T08:20:40.348953-08:00

Europe ESA Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation Commercial Space

European Spaceflight • Andrew Parsonson

ESA to Support Industry-Led Reusable Booster Flight Demonstrations

By European Spaceflight: ESA plans to support industry-led flight demonstrations of reusable rocket boosters under its BEST! initiative.

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2026-11-02T07:04:44.929111-08:00

ISS Human Spaceflight & Space Stations

Space.com • Chelsea Gohd, Hanneke Weitering

On this day in space! Nov. 2, 2000: Expedition 1 Arrives at the International Space Station

By Space.com: On Nov. 2, 2000, the International Space Station welcomed its first long-term residents.

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2026-11-02T07:19:12.073836-08:00

Space Force Leadership

SpaceNews.com • Sandra Erwin

Voyager names former Space Force chief Saltzman to lead advisory board

By SpaceNews.com: oyager Technologies WASHINGTON — Voyager Technologies has named recently retired U.S. Space Force chief Gen. Chance Saltzman chairman of its board of advisors.

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2026-11-02T06:35:49.924640-08:00

defense Satellite Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact

SpaceNews.com • Sandra Erwin

Vantor cuts satellite imagery delivery time to seven minutes in Ukraine test

By SpaceNews.com: antor WASHINGTON — Vantor says it has demonstrated the ability to deliver satellite imagery to Ukrainian troops within seven minutes of a request, an improvement over previously reported delivery times.

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2026-11-02T08:20:40.633105-08:00

Moon Space Exploration & Science Missions Commercial Space

Payload • Victoria Woodburn

Exclusive: Stellar Alpina Unveils Monarch Orbiter and Morpho Lunar Lander

By Payload: The Swiss startup is unveiling two new vehicles: a high-performance orbiter, Monarch, and a lunar lander, Morpho.

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2026-11-02T05:55:06.367248-08:00

NASA says computer glitch and faulty gyro likely caused loss of MAVEN Mars orbiter

James Webb Space Telescope uncovers new clues about the origins of 'interstellar invader' comet 3I/ATLAS

Hardware for China’s crewed moon program spotted near Wenchang spaceport

ESA to Support Industry-Led Reusable Booster Flight Demonstrations

On this day in space! Nov. 2, 2000: Expedition 1 Arrives at the International Space Station

Voyager names former Space Force chief Saltzman to lead advisory board

Vantor cuts satellite imagery delivery time to seven minutes in Ukraine test

Exclusive: Stellar Alpina Unveils Monarch Orbiter and Morpho Lunar Lander

Computer and gyro problems likely caused loss of MAVEN

James Webb Space Telescope uncovers new clues about the origins of 'interstellar invader' comet 3I/ATLAS

Vantor cuts satellite imagery delivery time to seven minutes in Ukraine test

Hardware for China’s crewed moon program spotted near Wenchang spaceport

On this day in space! Nov. 2, 2000: Expedition 1 Arrives at the International Space Station

ESA to Support Industry-Led Reusable Booster Flight Demonstrations

SES and Air Astana Launch Multi-Orbit Inflight Connectivity on Airbus A321LR Fleet

Northwood Space Raises $375M Series C at $2B Valuation

Space Force's commercial satellite push draws criticism over slow pace

Midterm election to test bipartisan support for NASA

India’s NVS-03 launch restores NavIC to minimum operational configuration

China plans standalone Lanyue lunar lander mission and uncrewed rehearsal ahead of crewed landing attempt before 2030

SpaceX completes three Starship Flight 15 static fires in three days

NASA reopens search for commercial Hubble servicing and reboost concepts

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