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Universe Today • Evan Gough

Asteroids’ irregular shapes complicate nuclear-blast deflection as a short-notice planetary-defense option

A stand-off nuclear blast could redirect a hazardous asteroid on short notice, using the burst’s X-ray pulse rather than an atmospheric shock wave, according to the article. But asteroids’ irregular shapes and uneven composition make their response difficult to predict, complicating the use of this approach for planetary defense.

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2026-11-05T11:55:21.781355-08:00

Space Exploration & Science Missions

Ars Technica • John Timmer

Software squeezes more data out of Webb Telescope for imaging exoplanets

By Ars Technica: Software optimizes a physical model of the telescope to reduce noise.

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2026-11-05T12:05:00.065855-08:00

Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation Commercial Space Policy & Regulation

Reuters • David Shepardson

US proposes space launch rule changes in potential boost for SpaceX

By Reuters: The US Federal Aviation Administration proposed on Thursday streamlining regulations for commercial space launches and re-entries and said it plans to overhaul its space licensing framework next ‌year, a potential boost for Elon Musk's SpaceX and Jeff Bezos' space firm Blue Origin.

Also: FlightGlobal and CNA

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2026-11-05T11:04:25.306946-08:00

Blue Origin Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation Commercial Space

CNBC • Annie Palmer

Blue Origin pushes launch to January 2027 as it races to rebuild damaged launch pad

By CNBC: CEO Dave Limp said the company has moved swiftly to repair a launchpad that was damaged by the New Glenn explosion in May, but the work hasn't been easy.

Bloomberg

Blue Origin Delays New Glenn’s Return to Flight Until January After Launchpad Explosion

The Verge

Blue Origin’s next launch now won’t happen until 2027

Also: CNA, SpaceNews.com, Space.com, NASA Spaceflight and CNA

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2026-11-05T10:04:41.481903-08:00

JWST Space Exploration & Science Missions

Universe Today • Evan Gough

A Mighty Wind Blew Away Gas and Made Early Galaxies Brighter

By Universe Today: When astronomers looked at photos of the early universe taken by the James Webb Space Telescope, they found something odd: an overabundance of bright galaxies about 400 to 500 million years after the Big Bang.

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2026-11-05T09:35:07.799993-08:00

Moon Space Exploration & Science Missions Human Spaceflight & Space Stations NASA

Space.com • Daisy Dobrijevic

You don't have to go to the moon to see Earth differently: Artemis II astronaut Victor Glover on what really matters

By Space.com: Artemis II astronaut Victor Glover reflects on what traveling to the moon taught him about Earth, human connection and finding wonder closer to home.

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2026-11-05T09:19:15.491887-08:00

Satellite ESA Space Exploration & Science Missions Space Debris & Traffic Management

SpaceNews.com • Amorim Cork Solutions

Cork Takes the Heat So DRACO’s Data Can Survive

By SpaceNews.com: Mozelos, Portugal, September 2, 2026 – Amorim Cork Solutions is contributing its P50 cork-based thermal protection material to DRACO, a European Space Agency (ESA) mission designed to capture rare in-flight data on how satellites break apart during atmospheric reentry.

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2026-11-05T09:15:52.767089-08:00

Commercial Space

Bloomberg • Kelcee Griffis, Loren Grush

How Musk Plans to Shake Up the US Wireless Industry

By Bloomberg: Elon Musk’s SpaceX has already transformed the internet-from-space business. Now, he’s taking on another entrenched industry with plans for a terrestrial wireless network to rival Verizon Communications Inc., T-Mobile US Inc.

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2026-11-05T09:05:22.608813-08:00

Asteroids’ irregular shapes complicate nuclear-blast deflection as a short-notice planetary-defense option

Software squeezes more data out of Webb Telescope for imaging exoplanets

US proposes space launch rule changes in potential boost for SpaceX

Blue Origin pushes launch to January 2027 as it races to rebuild damaged launch pad

Blue Origin Delays New Glenn’s Return to Flight Until January After Launchpad Explosion

Blue Origin’s next launch now won’t happen until 2027

A Mighty Wind Blew Away Gas and Made Early Galaxies Brighter

You don't have to go to the moon to see Earth differently: Artemis II astronaut Victor Glover on what really matters

Cork Takes the Heat So DRACO’s Data Can Survive

How Musk Plans to Shake Up the US Wireless Industry

Software squeezes more data out of Webb Telescope for imaging exoplanets

Asteroids' Oddball Shapes Make Deflecting Them Challenging

US proposes space launch rule changes in potential boost for SpaceX

A Mighty Wind Blew Away Gas and Made Early Galaxies Brighter

Ukraine's Starshield contract with US expires next year, diplomat says

Ukraine eyeing new SpaceX Starshield deal by mid-2027, still no answers about October problems

Ukraine's Starshield contract with US expires next year, diplomat says

Ukraine eyeing new SpaceX Starshield deal by mid-2027, still no answers about October problems

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Democratic midterm gains put defense spending and SpaceX under new scrutiny

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