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NASA, European Partners Set to Launch Sentinel-6B Earth Satellite

By NASA: Set to track sea levels across more than 90% of Earth’s ocean, the mission must first get into orbit. Here’s what to expect.

2025-11-15T16:18:31.419955-08:00
Universe TodayAndy Tomaswick

New JPL Study Refines Lunar Dust Properties — Implications for Rover and Habitat Design

By Universe Today: Most people interested in space exploration already know lunar dust is an absolute nightmare to deal with. We’re already reported on numerous potential methods for dealing with it, from 3D printing landing pads so we don’t sand blast everything in a given area when a rocket lands, to using liquid nitrogen to push the dust off of clothing.

2025-11-16T05:11:09.557380-08:00
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China's Shenzhou-20 astronauts to return to Earth

By News.CN: BEIJING, Nov. 14 (Xinhua) -- China's Shenzhou-20 crew is scheduled to return to Earth on Friday aboard the Shenzhou-21 spacecraft, the China Manned Space Agency (CMSA) announced.

2025-11-13T16:37:50.252755-08:00
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Spaceflight NowWilliam Harwood

Blue Origin launches twin Mars probes for NASA as New Glenn makes first landing

By Spaceflight Now: ![](http://spaceflightnow.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/2025111-New-Glenn-beach.jpg) Blue Origin launched its second heavy-lift New Glenn rocket Thursday, putting two small NASA satellites onto a long, looping course to Mars to learn more about how the sun has slowly blown away the red planet’s once thick atmosphere.

2025-11-13T14:54:35.583881-08:00