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NASA Spaceflight • Haygen Warren

ExoMars orbiter data point to possible active volcanism beneath Mars’ Alba Mons

Measurements from the ExoMars Trace Gas Orbiter show hydrogen chloride emissions and newly formed fissures near Alba Mons, which may be allowing gases from subsurface volcanic hotspots to reach the Martian surface. Researchers say the observations provide new evidence consistent with a potentially active magma chamber.

Reuters • Will Dunham

Pungent gas above Martian fissures hints at ongoing volcanism

The Independent • Andrew Griffin

Gas found coming out of Mars, suggesting there is 'activity' under its surface

6 Sources

2026-11-04T11:15:25.110853-08:00

Mars Space Exploration & Science Missions

Space.com • Robert Lea

Mars isn't dead — recent volcanic activity reveals it's just sleeping

By Space.com: Scientists have long suspected that Mars is geologically "dead" but new spacecraft observations suggests the Red Planet's volcanoes are merely sleeping.

1 Source

2026-11-04T11:19:34.471586-08:00

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CNBC • Lora Kolodny

SpaceX signs deal with Qualcomm to provide network technology for U.S. mobile service

By CNBC: SpaceX struck a multiyear deal with Qualcomm to build out base stations for its Starlink Mobile cellular network.

1 Source

2026-11-04T06:04:46.691272-08:00

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SpaceNews.com • Jason Rainbow

Open Cosmos Ka-band filing capped at 52 satellites

By SpaceNews.com: International regulators have capped a key spectrum filing for Open Cosmos’ planned connectivity network at 52 satellites after missed deployment deadlines, little more than a quarter of what the British company plans for initial global services.

Via Satellite

Viasat, SES, and Astranis Win NASA Ka-band Relay Contracts

Via Satellite

SES Reports Optical Communications Demo on K2 Gravitas Mission

Also: NASA and newspaceeconomy.ca

5 Sources

2026-11-04T11:06:03.024910-08:00

Moon Space Exploration & Science Missions NASA

Space.com • Tereza Pultarova

NASA's Artemis II moon launch tore a hole in Earth's upper atmosphere so huge it disrupted GPS signals

By Space.com: The launch of the Artemis II mission earlier this year punched a hole into Earth's ionosphere that could have temporarily degraded GPS accuracy.

1 Source

2026-11-04T09:20:42.597287-08:00

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Breaking Defense • Michael Marrow

EXCLUSIVE: House China committee pushes Air Force on think tank cuts

By Breaking Defense: “Under-resourcing” the China Aerospace Studies Institute (CASI) “could risk undermining the ability of military leaders and civilian policymakers to understand” Beijing’s aerospace strategy and military prowess, according to a letter addressed to Air Force Secretary Troy Meink.

1 Source

2026-11-04T09:04:49.632944-08:00

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Bloomberg • Ian King, Kelcee Griffis

Qualcomm to Build Equipment for SpaceX’s US Mobile Phone Network

By Bloomberg: Qualcomm Inc. will supply hardware components for SpaceX’s planned nationwide terrestrial wireless network, the latest sign that Elon Musk’s rocket and satellite company is committed to challenging the biggest players in the US mobile industry.

newsable.asianetnews.com

Qualcomm, SpaceX Team Up To Build Starlink Cell Network: Deal Could ‘Lay The Foundation For AI-Native 6G,’ Says Executive

The Verge

SpaceX is working with Qualcomm to build its Starlink Mobile 5G network

Also: CNA and Yahoo Finance

5 Sources

2026-11-04T06:05:27.416575-08:00

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Payload • Douglas Gorman

Orbital Matter, EnduroSat Announce an In-Space Manufacturing Mission in 2028

By Payload: Orbital Matter announced it would partner with EnduroSat for mission in 2028 to deploy a 5 kW solar array with its 3D printing capabilities.

4 Sources

2026-11-04T06:05:57.816265-08:00

ExoMars orbiter data point to possible active volcanism beneath Mars’ Alba Mons

Pungent gas above Martian fissures hints at ongoing volcanism

Gas found coming out of Mars, suggesting there is 'activity' under its surface

Mars isn't dead — recent volcanic activity reveals it's just sleeping

SpaceX signs deal with Qualcomm to provide network technology for U.S. mobile service

Open Cosmos Ka-band filing capped at 52 satellites

Viasat, SES, and Astranis Win NASA Ka-band Relay Contracts

SES Reports Optical Communications Demo on K2 Gravitas Mission

NASA's Artemis II moon launch tore a hole in Earth's upper atmosphere so huge it disrupted GPS signals

EXCLUSIVE: House China committee pushes Air Force on think tank cuts

Qualcomm to Build Equipment for SpaceX’s US Mobile Phone Network

Qualcomm, SpaceX Team Up To Build Starlink Cell Network: Deal Could ‘Lay The Foundation For AI-Native 6G,’ Says Executive

SpaceX is working with Qualcomm to build its Starlink Mobile 5G network

Orbital Matter, EnduroSat Announce an In-Space Manufacturing Mission in 2028

SpaceX signs deal with Qualcomm to provide network technology for U.S. mobile service

Trace Gas Orbiter discovers potential evidence of volcanic activity on Mars via atmospheric observations

Mars isn't dead — recent volcanic activity reveals it's just sleeping

Open Cosmos Ka-band filing capped at 52 satellites

EXCLUSIVE: House China committee pushes Air Force on think tank cuts

NASA's Artemis II moon launch tore a hole in Earth's upper atmosphere so huge it disrupted GPS signals

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