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Analysis raises concerns about Starship launch plans

An analysis of Starship’s launch outlook describes the developing crisis as more severe than previously anticipated. The available reporting also points to uncertainty over the vehicle’s satellite mission, noting that there is no evidence it will launch traditional satellites. Sources * Ars Technica

NASA’s Swift Observatory faces fiery end after failed rescue

The Swift Observatory is approaching the end of its mission after a failed attempt to rescue the NASA spacecraft. Rather than continuing to operate, it is expected to meet a fiery fate. Swift was designed to study powerful outbursts, including gamma-ray bursts, and rapidly contributed to a wide range

Hubble observations challenge how radiation escaped the early universe

A new analysis using the Hubble Space Telescope has challenged a leading explanation for how the early universe was reionized. Astronomers had proposed that powerful winds from exploding stars could help radiation escape galaxies and clear the dense fog of hydrogen that filled the universe roughly 13 billion years ago.

JAXA Launches Sample-Return Campaign for Martian Moon

JAXA has begun an ambitious campaign to collect and return samples from a Martian moon. The initiative focuses on bringing material back to Earth for scientific study, potentially expanding humanity’s understanding of the Martian moon system. The announcement marks another step in Mars exploration, where robotic missions have increasingly

Astronauts Deploy New Solar Array During 100th US Spacewalk From ISS

Astronauts deployed a new solar array during the 100th US spacewalk from the International Space Station. The mission marks a milestone in the history of spacewalks conducted from the orbital laboratory. Sources * Google News: Space Exploration

MMX Mission to Phobos Underway Following Rocket Launch

The MMX mission to Phobos is underway following its rocket launch. The mission targets Phobos, a moon of Mars, as the latest step in the continuing exploration of the Martian system. Sources * Google News: Space Exploration

Vietnam Joins the Artemis Accords

The United States has welcomed Vietnam’s accession to the Artemis Accords, a framework for international cooperation in space exploration. Vietnam’s participation brings the country into a broader group of nations supporting cooperation around lunar exploration and other space-related activities. The announcement signals continued engagement between Washington and