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Robert Reich urges Democrats to nationalize SpaceX and Starlink, raising questions for Artemis

Former Clinton Labor Secretary Robert Reich has urged Democrats to target Elon Musk after the midterms and called for a future Democratic administration to nationalize SpaceX and Starlink. The proposal could have significant consequences for U.S. space policy and politics, including the Artemis program.

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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.

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

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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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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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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

Mars Space Exploration & Science Missions

Universe Today • Laurence Tognetti

Martian Polar Crater Ice Shifts with Seasonal Frost

By Universe Today: The planet Mars shares many landforms and weather patterns with the Earth, including changing seasons, volcanoes, canyons, dust storms and dust devils, and water ice.

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2026-10-31T20:34:47.510053-07:00

Robert Reich urges Democrats to nationalize SpaceX and Starlink, raising questions for Artemis

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

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

Canadian MDA Space Secures €64 Million IRIS2 Antenna Agreement

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

Martian Polar Crater Ice Shifts with Seasonal Frost

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

Canadian MDA Space Secures €64 Million IRIS2 Antenna Agreement

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