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Satellite AI Commercial Space

SpaceNews.com • Sandra Erwin

Google runs AI model on satellite processor, testing path to orbital data centers

Google says it successfully ran an artificial intelligence model on a data-center-class processor aboard a satellite. The demonstration is an early milestone in the company’s effort to assess whether computing infrastructure for AI could eventually operate in space.

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2026-11-01T05:30:39.573252-08:00

LEO Space Exploration & Science Missions NASA

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

Mars Space Exploration & Science Missions

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

Satellite Europe North America

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

Blue Origin Moon Space Exploration & Science Missions NASA

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

China Moon Human Spaceflight & Space Stations

SpaceNews.com • Andrew Jones

China outlines uncrewed test campaign for buildup to crewed moon landing

By SpaceNews.com: China will fly a standalone Lanyue lunar lander mission and a full-scale uncrewed landing rehearsal before attempting to land astronauts on the moon before 2030.

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2026-10-31T14:10:39.556092-07:00

Satellite Europe Cybersecurity (Cyber Threats & Protection)

SpaceWatch Global • Daniela Jovic

SDSC 2026 - A Sandbox for Space Threats: Mari Allik of Spaceit on Testing Before You Launch

By SpaceWatch Global: Spaceit COO Mari Allik on the ESA Space Cyber Range for testing threats before launch, and a 16U CubeSat offering others the chance to fly their code in orbit.

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2026-10-31T17:34:44.165699-07:00

Google runs AI model on satellite processor, testing path to orbital data centers

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

China outlines uncrewed test campaign for buildup to crewed moon landing

SDSC 2026 - A Sandbox for Space Threats: Mari Allik of Spaceit on Testing Before You Launch

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

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

Martian Polar Crater Ice Shifts with Seasonal Frost

SDSC 2026 - Clémence Poirier on Tracking Cyber Attacks Against Space Systems

Ceres' Water Ice Can Mask Massive Surface Salt Deposits

Kristiina Omri of CybExer on Cyber Ranges, Space, and Why Europe Should Skip a Generation

Where Cyber Meets Space: Dr. Adrian Venables on Training the Next Generation at TalTech

Blue Origin targets late-2026 return as NASA adds Blue Moon Mk2 test article to Artemis III profile

Telesat pushes global Lightspeed service to late Q2 2028 after pathfinder satellite delays

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

Analysts say launch-capacity crisis is more severe than anticipated, with no evidence Starship will launch traditional satellite

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