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- 1NASA launches small satellites to test new orbital technologies▼NASA SmallSats Launch to Advance Science, Technology, Orbital Operations
NASA has launched a set of small satellites designed to advance science, demonstrate new technologies and improve orbital operations. The SmallSats mission will test instruments and systems in orbit, supporting future spacecraft capabilities. The launch is drawing attention from space and science watchers following the announcement.
- 2SpaceX mission led by first Black female commander sets US speed record●SpaceX flight led by first Black female commander sets US speed record https://www.theguardian.com/science/2026/oct/01/s
A SpaceX flight commanded by the first Black woman to lead a space mission has set a new US speed record, according to a Guardian report dated 1 October 2026. The achievement marks a milestone both for commercial spaceflight velocity and for representation in space exploration, drawing attention across science and STEM communities.
- 3NASA plans humanoid robots for the moon●NASA wants to send humanoid robots to the moon https:// fed.brid.gy/r/https://www.pops ci.com/science/nasa-humanoid-robo
NASA is developing plans to send humanoid robots to the moon, according to a report by Popular Science. The initiative would see human-shaped robotic systems deployed on lunar missions, potentially performing tasks before or alongside human astronauts. The news is drawing attention from space and robotics enthusiasts discussing what role such machines could play in future lunar exploration.
- 4NASA adds three new experiments to planned Moon base▼Three new science investigations added to NASA Moon Base
NASA has added three new science investigations to the payload for its planned Moon base, expanding the research that will be carried out on the lunar surface. The experiments will support studies conducted as part of the agency's broader lunar exploration programme, though details of what each investigation will examine have not been widely reported.
- 5ESA's EarthCARE satellite improves volcanic plume monitoring▼EarthCARE’s view of volcanic plume boosts air safety
The European Space Agency reports that its EarthCARE satellite has delivered detailed observations of a volcanic plume, information that can help aviation authorities reroute flights and keep passengers safe. Volcanic ash clouds pose serious risks to aircraft engines, and better data on plume height and density is being welcomed as a boost to air safety operations.
- 6NASA's SpaceX Crew-13 Flight Crew Arrive at Launch Pad●NASA’s SpaceX Crew-13 Flight Crew Arrive at Launch Pad
The four astronauts of NASA's SpaceX Crew-13 mission have arrived at the launch pad ahead of their flight to the International Space Station. The crew travelled to Kennedy Space Center for final preparations, with liftoff planned aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket and Dragon spacecraft. The mission will carry astronauts to the orbiting laboratory for a long-duration science expedition.