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Company Plans to Project Corporate Logos Onto the Moon Using Lunar Rover Equipped With AI Computer

Astrolab's FLIP lunar rover will project logos near the Moon's south pole and carry HPE's AI computer on a Falcon Heavy launch targeted for November 2026.

International Business Times UK · 4h ago

Orionid Meteor Shower Peaks Wednesday Night, but Clouds and Rain Could Disrupt US Viewing Plans

The Orionid meteor shower reaches peak activity overnight on 21–22 October, but cloud, rain, storms and moonlight could affect viewing conditions across parts of the United States.

International Business Times UK · 6h ago

Four crew members spent 365 days in a 1,700 sq ft, 3D-printed Mars habitat in isolation. How could it help NASA prepare for living on the Moon?

NASA's CHAPEA mission, which simulates living on Mars, involves four crew members in a controlled environment. The study focuses on how humans manage isolation and limited resources during long-duration missions. Insights gained could inform the design and functionality of future lunar habitats. Participants will undergo evaluations after their mission to…

The Economic Times · Oct 20

Japan launches spacecraft to mysterious moons of Mars in a bold mission to bring home soil samples

A Japanese spacecraft is rocketing toward Mars on an unprecedented quest to explore its mysterious moons and bring back samples

The Independent UK · Oct 19

How the ‘Super El Niño’ is changing the colour of the ocean

As billions of microscopic plants die off, vast stretches of green ocean water are turning a clear, deep blue

The Independent UK · Oct 19

2026's ETF Boom Is Approaching 2,000 Launches: Watch These 3

New ETFs DRAM, NASA, and LOHA show varied early results, with Roundhill Memory ETF surging over 80% while others focus on space and AI-resistant assets for long-term growth.

MarketBeat · Oct 19

NASA’s Mars orbiter fleet is getting old – here’s how that could affect future exploration

Currently, about 16,000 satellites are orbiting Earth, providing everything from GPS service and weather reports to phone service in remote locations to people across the globe.

The Conversation · Oct 19

Nasa’s Artemis astronaut feared they would never get home as they flew around the Moon

Reid Wiseman, who led the first trip back to the Moon in 50 years, feared that his crew would drift into space

The Independent UK · Oct 19

NASA Boss Jared Isaacman Says We Must 'Remain Open Minded' as Government Releases Declassified UAPs

US billionaire and private astronaut Jared Isaacman urged NASA to remain open-minded about UAPs, while acknowledging that unexplained sightings may reflect natural events, advanced technology or extraterrestrial causes.

International Business Times UK · Oct 18

Margaret Hamilton obituary

Pioneering software engineer whose work was critical to the Apollo moon landings

The Guardian - UK · Oct 18