Space Exploration & Science Missions

New York Times • Kenneth Chang

Perseverance Records Audio Evidence of Lightning in Mars’ Atmosphere

New York Times reports: The Perseverance rover picked up audio evidence of electric discharges in the red planet’s atmosphere.

Associated Press • Associated Press

Researchers record crackling sounds likely caused by lightning on Mars

Reuters • Will Dunham

Perseverance Detects Electrical Discharges ('Mini‑Lightning') on Mars Linked to Dust Devils

Also: The Independent, ABC News, ScienceNews and 3 more

2025-11-26T08:08:37.661314-08:00

Today In Space

Last Updated: Wednesday, Nov. 26, 2025, 8:43 AM PST

2025-11-26T08:43:13.188499-08:00 2025-11-26T08:43:13.188499-08:00 (2025-11-26T08:43:13.188499-08:00)

Satellite Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation Commercial Space Asia-Pacific (APAC)

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Space.com • Mike Wall

South Korea’s Nuri rocket successfully launches Earth-observation satellite on its fourth flight

By Space.com: It was the fourth-ever flight for the 155-foot-tall Nuri.

Satellite Evolution

Alén Space completes development of the ETRISat satellite for South Korea’s ETRI

Space Daily

Alen Space delivers ETRISat CubeSat to ETRI for upcoming launch on Korean Nuri rocket

Also: Yonhap News Agency and 3 more

2025-11-26T08:40:51.105236-08:00

Event Europe ESA Space Policy & International Cooperation

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SpaceWatch Global • Torsten Kriening

ESA Ministerial 2025 — Germany’s Ambitions and Priorities: Interview with Dr. Walther Pelzer

By SpaceWatch Global: Torsten Kriening sits down with Dr. Walther Pelzer for a timely and candid conversation on Germany’s role and ambitions,.

2025-11-26T07:08:03.945395-08:00

Space Exploration & Science Missions Space Policy & International Cooperation

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European Spaceflight • Andrew Parsonson

ESA Weighs Repurposing European Service Module and Earth Return Orbiter as U.S. Support for Artemis/MSR Wavers

By European Spaceflight: ESA is exploring repurposing the European Service Module and Earth Return Orbiter amid uncertainty over US support for the Artemis and Mars Sample Return missions.

Also: Space Daily

2025-11-26T05:37:49.125664-08:00

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Payload • Douglas Gorman

Sustaining Life on the Moon is Harder Than it Looks

By Payload: Artemis requires scientists and researchers to find long-term solutions to the problems space creates for human health.

2025-11-26T05:28:11.335465-08:00

Europe ESA Defense Budgets & Spending Space Defense & Militarization Policy & Regulation

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Space Intel Report • Peter B de Selding

ESA Ministers Order 12‑Month Delay on Approval of Global Space-Based ISR Constellation

By Space Intel Report: BREMEN, Germany — The European Space Agency (ESA) has met resistance to its proposal to jump-start….

Also: ESA

2025-11-26T03:17:42.768046-08:00

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SpaceNews.com • Jeff Foust

Northrop Grumman chosen to provide cargo deliveries during ISS final deorbit phase

By SpaceNews.com: NASA has selected Northrop Grumman to provide cargo delivery services to the ISS once a spacecraft designed to deorbit the station is installed.

2025-11-26T03:03:34.022816-08:00

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koreatimes.co.kr • Yonhap

South Korea’s Nuri (KSLV‑II) enters final checks ahead of fourth launch

By koreatimes.co.kr: Final preparations for the fourth launch of Korea's homegrown space rocket Nuri were under way Wednesday, according to the country's space agency,...

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