Today In Space
Last Updated: Sunday, Oct. 26, 2025, 8:14 AM PDT
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Space radiation may synthesize organic molecules found on icy moons, with implications for Enceladus astrobiology
By Space.com: "There is no better place to look for [life] than Enceladus,".
ALBATOR awarded multi‑million‑dollar grant to study ion‑beam ‘touchless’ space debris removal
By Space.com: ALBATOR has a multi-million dollar grant to study touchless space junk removal.
JAXA’s HTV-X1 launched to ISS aboard H3 Rocket
By NASA Spaceflight: The Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) launched its advanced HTV-X1 cargo spacecraft to the International….
H3 launches first HTV-X cargo spacecraft
SpaceX reaches record 135th orbital launch of 2025; Falcon 9 flights now equal NASA Space Shuttle’s lifetime total
By Space.com: The Falcon 9 has now flown as many times this year as NASA's space shuttle did in its entire history.
French and Italian Unions Split Over Proposed Airbus–Thales–Leonardo Space Business Merger
By European Spaceflight: Trade unions in France and Italy have given mixed reactions to the proposed merger of Airbus, Thales, and Leonardo’s space businesses.
SpaceX launches 28 Starlink V2 Mini satellites on Falcon 9 from Cape Canaveral (Starlink 10‑21)
By Spaceflight Now:  Update Oct. 26, 11:40 a.m. EDT (1540 UTC): SpaceX landed its booster on its drone ship.
SpaceX’s Falcon 9 may no longer sustain 100+ launches a year as Starship transition and operational limits reshape the market
By Space Explored: SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket has been the company’s workhorse since its debut in 2010. It has delivered cargo to the...