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Universe Today • Mark Thompson

Why NASA Needs Space Gardeners: Roadmap for Lunar and Martian Plant Systems Ahead of Artemis III

Universe Today reports: Growing fresh lettuce and strawberries might sound mundane until you consider doing it on the Moon or Mars. An international team has created a roadmap for cultivating plants in space, addressing one of NASA's highest priority challenges for long duration missions.

2025-11-30T15:06:45.087032-08:00

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Last Updated: Sunday, Nov. 30, 2025, 3:22 PM PST

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SpaceNews.com • Andrew Jones

China launches classified Shijian-28 satellite as commercial Zhuque-3 reusable rocket debut is delayed

By SpaceNews.com: China launches classified Shijian-28 spacecraft, reusable Zhuque-3 rocket faces delay China launched the latest in a series of experimental, often opaque satellites Sunday, while the debut flight of the commercial Zhuque-3 faces a delay.

2025-11-30T14:45:40.764699-08:00
China   Satellite   Commercial Space   Space Debris & Traffic Management  
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SpaceNews.com • Andrew Jones

China’s Shijian-21 and Shijian-25 separate after pioneering geostationary refueling tests

By SpaceNews.com: China’s Shijian spacecraft separate after pioneering geosynchronous orbit refueling tests AChina’s experimental Shijian-21 and Shijian-25 satellites have separated in geosynchronous orbit after being docked for months conducting apparent low-profile on-orbit refueling tests.

2025-11-30T11:25:03.863485-08:00
Satellite   Europe   Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation   Commercial Space  
weheadedtomars.com • We Headed to Mars

Italy launches eight Eaglet II Earth‑observation satellites on SpaceX Falcon 9 for IRIDE program

By weheadedtomars.com: Italy enhances Earth observation with the launch of 8 Eaglet II satellites, improving data capabilities for monitoring land use, water management, and public safety.

2025-11-29T12:03:57.670896-08:00