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NASA has cancelled the Mars Sample Return mission, the long-planned effort to bring rocks collected by the Perseverance rover back to Earth. The programme had suffered years of cost overruns and schedule delays, with independent reviews estimating costs well above initial projections. The move leaves the future of returning Martian material to laboratories on Earth in serious doubt, and scientists are weighing what the cancellation means for Mars exploration.
- 2SpaceX Starship splashes down after first orbital flight testβΌSpaceX Starship splashes down after successful 1st orbital flight test
SpaceX's Starship has splashed down following what reports describe as a successful first orbital flight test. Outlets including ABC News are covering the milestone flight, which marks a major step for the spacecraft program. Details on the mission's performance and what it means for future flights are expected as the company reviews data from the test.
- 3Environmental groups petition FCC to block space sunlight startupβ"Four environmental organizations filed a petition Thursday asking the Federal Communications Commission to reverse appr
Four environmental organizations filed a petition Thursday urging the Federal Communications Commission to reverse its approval of a startup's plan to beam on-demand sunlight from space to Earth. The groups argue the agency failed to consider the project's potential impacts on wildlife and astronomy, reopening debate over regulating commercial uses of orbit and reflecting growing scrutiny of space-based ventures.
- 4NASA's SpaceX Crew-13 astronauts arrive in Florida ahead of ISS launchβΌNASA's SpaceX Crew-13 astronauts arrive in Florida ahead of launch to ISS
The astronauts assigned to NASA's SpaceX Crew-13 mission have arrived in Florida ahead of their upcoming launch to the International Space Station. Their arrival marks the final pre-launch phase, with the crew expected to undergo quarantine, training and mission reviews before flying to the orbiting laboratory on a SpaceX spacecraft.
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The James Webb Space Telescope has detected a black hole hidden inside a dense cocoon of gas, according to a report by Gadget Review. The finding offers a rare glimpse of an object normally obscured from view and could shed light on how black holes grow in the early universe. Astronomers and space enthusiasts are sharing the discovery widely.
- 6Banksy exhibition returns to Atlanta, still unauthorizedβΌReview: The Art of Banksy returns to Atlanta, still without his permission
The Art of Banksy, the touring exhibition of works attributed to the anonymous British street artist, has returned to Atlanta. As in previous stops, the show is presented without Banksy's involvement or approval, since he has never authorized any commercial exhibition of his work. A local review examines whether the unauthorized format still delivers the impact of seeing pieces that were originally created on streets and in public spaces.
- 7America's Cold War plans for nuclear weapons in orbitβNuke the site from orbit: American orbiting nuclear weapons during the Cold War
The Space Review has published a retrospective on American programs to station nuclear weapons in orbit during the Cold War. The piece revisits how Washington explored orbiting nuclear arms as a strike option before treaties and practical limits curtailed such plans. The article recounts the technology, strategy and policy debates that shaped the era's space-based weapons thinking.
- 8Landmarks Panel to Review Retail Conversion Plan for 23 Wall StreetβΌLPC To Review Proposal For Ground-Floor Retail Conversion At 23 Wall Street In Financial District, Manhattan
New York's Landmarks Preservation Commission is set to review a proposal to convert the ground floor of 23 Wall Street in the Financial District of Manhattan into retail space. The building, a former J.P. Morgan headquarters, is a designated landmark, and any alteration to its street-level facade requires commission approval, drawing attention from preservationists and developers alike.
- 911 Essential Gadgets for a Clean Gaming Laptop Setupβ11 Essential Gadgets for a Perfect Clean Gaming Laptop Setup
Gadget Review has published a roundup listing 11 essential accessories for building a clean, organised gaming laptop setup. The guide walks readers through the gear recommended for a tidy and functional battlestation, covering the essentials alongside extras that help reduce clutter. It is part of a steady stream of setup-focused buying guides aimed at gamers looking to upgrade their desk space.
- 10Blue Origin seeks FAA approval for 50 New Glenn launches a yearβΌBlue Origin seeks FAA approval for 50 New Glenn launches per year from Cape
Blue Origin has asked the Federal Aviation Administration to approve up to 50 New Glenn rocket launches per year from Cape Canaveral in Florida. The request signals a major scale-up of the company's heavy-lift launch cadence, though details on timeline, environmental review and whether regulators will grant the approval remain limited.
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Plugged In Golf has published a review of Par X Design's modern golf art, examining the brand's contemporary artwork aimed at golf enthusiasts. The review assesses the quality, style, and appeal of the pieces for golfers looking to decorate their homes or offices with golf-themed designs.
- 12Space Jam Rewatch Earns a Three-Star RatingβI rewatched Space Jam (1996) and gave it β β β https:// letterboxd.com/stephenrberg/fi lm/space-jam/ # Letterboxd # Film #
A film reviewer has rewatched Space Jam, the 1996 movie mixing live action with Looney Tunes characters and basketball star Michael Jordan, and rated it three stars on Letterboxd. The rating suggests an above-average but not enthusiastic verdict on the nostalgic sports-comedy, nearly three decades after its original release.
- 13Hagens Berman Alerts York Space Systems Investors to Securities Fraud Class ActionβYSS ALERT: Hagens Berman Alerts York Space Systems Inc. (YSS) Investors to Securities Fraud Class Action and October 30, 2026 Lead Plaintiff Deadline
Law firm Hagens Berman has notified investors in York Space Systems Inc. (YSS) of a pending securities fraud class action, setting an October 30, 2026 deadline to apply for lead plaintiff status in the case. The firm is encouraging shareholders who suffered losses to review their rights before the court-appointed deadline passes.
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