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Early morning SpaceX launch in Florida. Chance to see space jellyfish?

Daily Commercial | 2026-10-12, 16:29

An early morning rocket launch in Florida is on the agenda − will it produce "space jellyfish" in the sky? If all goes according to plan, SpaceX will launch a Falcon 9 rocket from here, sending a Dragon spacecraft full of cargo to the astronauts onboard the

When is next rocket launch in Florida? Time, dates for SpaceX, Blue Origin

Daily Commercial | 2026-10-12, 16:29

An early morning rocket launch in Florida is on the agenda − as well as some big missions in the near future. If all goes according to plan, SpaceX will launch a Falcon 9 rocket from here, sending a Dragon spacecraft full of cargo to the astronauts onboard the

What can we learn from gravitational lensing?

Astronomy | 2026-10-12, 16:22

What information is obtainable through�gravitational lensing�and how?

Astronomers discover second-generation planet made by dying star

The Hill | 2026-10-12, 16:22

Most known planets are first-generation planets, formed when a star is born. ...

NASA Investigating Large Hole on Moon That May Open Into Enormous Cave

Futurism | 2026-10-12, 16:10

Beneath its pock-marked, craggy exterior, the Moon is thought to harbor a network of caves and tunnels from its volcanic past. Now, NASA has selected a mission to go investigate a promising window into our space rock’s subterranean secrets. Gaping up at

Florida space news includes Amentum layoffs, Neil Armstrong jacket auction

News Journal - Daytona Beach | 2026-10-12, 15:59

NASA insourcing triggers Amentum layoffs at Kennedy Space Center Amentum will lay off 70 employees on Nov. 30 as NASA insources personnel at Kennedy Space Center — a move triggered by the agency's broad-scale push to bring thousands of key employees in-house.

NovaMoon mission patch

European Space Agency | 2026-10-12, 15:37

Image: NovaMoon mission patch ...

Welcome home, Sophie Adenot

European Space Agency | 2026-10-12, 15:37

Video: 00:02:54 After 237 days and over 3,700 orbits around Earth aboard the

Introducing NovaMoon

European Space Agency | 2026-10-12, 15:37

The European Space Agency’s (ESA) NovaMoon mission will improve positioning, navigation and timing (PNT) services on the Moon. It will help rovers, landers and astronauts navigate on the Moon like cars, planes and pedestrians navigate on Earth. ...

Namibian salt flats look like an alien planet photo of the day for Oct. 12, 2026

Space | 2026-10-12, 15:19

The Etosha Pan, Namibia's largest salt pan, seen from space. (Image credit: Contains modified Copernicus Sentinel data (2026), processed by ESA) A neon blue pool swirls amongst what look like clouds, all surrounded by a bright red stretch of land. This might

How the impossible geometry of 'Tomb Raider III''s UFO level was made

Space | 2026-10-12, 15:19

"Tomb Raider" celebrates its 30th anniversary this month. While many remember the iconic T-Rex or locking Winston the Butler in the freezer, many forget about the UFO in 1998’s "Tomb Raider III"; a mysterious alien craft that worked a lot like Doctor

How Will Water Flow on the Moon?

Universe Today | 2026-10-12, 14:52

Growing fresh food on the Moon is going to be crucial if astronauts there are ever going to eat anything other

ExoMars rover twin rehearses first drive

European Space Agency | 2026-10-12, 13:28

Before the Rosalind Franklin rover can explore Mars, it must first get off its lander. ...

Preparing for a first drive on Mars

European Space Agency | 2026-10-12, 13:28

Video: 00:01:45 Before Rosalind Franklin can explore Mars, it has to get

The Insider’s Guide to Providence, Rhode Island’s Underrated Dining Scene

New York Observer | 2026-10-12, 13:25

Rhode Island is known as the (self-proclaimed) birthplace of summering in the U.S., but there’s more to the smallest state in the nation than just seasonal resort towns. The capital city, Providence, is a vibrant cultural hub for all manner of artists,

What caused a mysterious atmospheric explosion in Siberia in 1908?

Space | 2026-10-12, 13:13

Fire erupted in the morning skies over Siberia on June 30, 1908, as an atmospheric explosion occurred that remains unmatched by any similar event in modern history. That day, at approximately 7:15 a.m. local time, observers in Siberia's remote Tunguska region

Floor Space: What You Can Buy for About $1,200,000

Flathead Beacon | 2026-10-12, 12:34

Dayton Where: 44142 Buffalo Road Price: $1,197,000 What: Six-bedroom, four-bath home Square Feet: 5,513 This 5,513-square-foot home sits on 3.75 acres above the west shore of Flathead Lake, with soaring ceilings and windows that frame lake and mountain views.

SpaceXAI's Plan To Deal With Starlink Collisions Is Facing An International Obstacle

BGR | 2026-10-12, 12:16

As Starlink's orbital footprint grows, SpaceXAI wants to tackle a mounting safety challenge. But getting other satellite operators on board may prove difficult. ...

Why flexible office space providers are grabbing centre stage

Live Mint | 2026-10-12, 11:43

While supply remains fragmented, scale, landlord relationships and locked-in future supplies are the key differentiators for listed flex operators like WeWork India Management, Indiqube Spaces and Smartworks Coworking Spaces ...

SpaceX rocket launch from Florida set for Tuesday, sonic booms expected

News Journal - Daytona Beach | 2026-10-12, 11:40

SpaceX is set to launch a Falcon 9 rocket from Florida, sending a Dragon spacecraft full of cargo to the astronauts onboard the International Space Station. Liftoff, which must occur on time, is targeting 6:33 a.m. Tuesday,

Rolling onto Mars - testing a rover’s lander

European Space Agency | 2026-10-12, 11:19

Video: 00:01:45 Before Rosalind Franklin can explore Mars, it has to get

UAE unveils lander for bold 7-asteroid mission set to launch in 2028 (photos)

Space | 2026-10-12, 11:07

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has moved a step closer to launching its second-ever interplanetary mission — an ambitious, eight-year exploration of seven asteroids between Mars and Jupiter that will culminate with a landing on the mysteriously red

The Sky Today on�Monday, October 12: Mercury at greatest elongation

Astronomy | 2026-10-12, 09:54

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Antarctic Sea Ice Grows to Its 2026 Maximum

NASA | 2026-10-12, 06:36

The ice reached its third-lowest maximum extent since satellite observations began. NASA home page

World's timekeepers will vote to ditch the 'leap second' this week

Clocks occasionally go backwards for a second to keep Earth time in sync with the stars. But the powers that govern time measurement are about to vote to end the practice. ...

Why SpaceX Wants To Catch Starship Instead Of Giving It Landing Legs

BGR | 2026-10-12, 04:14

SpaceX has used landing legs for most of its spacecraft in the past, but the newest model will use another mechanism. Here's why SpaceX plans to catch Starship ...

Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman LLC Urges York Space Systems, Inc. Investors to Act: Class Action ...

no EC The Daily Record - Dunn | 2026-10-12, 02:20

NEW YORK, Oct. 11, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman, LLC, a nationally recognized ...