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Space 1 December 2025 - 14 April 2026

Amazon to Buy Globalstar in $11.6 Billion Deal to Challenge Starlink, Keep Apple Satellite Features Running

Amazon to Buy Globalstar in $11.6 Billion Deal to Challenge Starlink, Keep Apple Satellite Features Running

Amazon will acquire Globalstar for about $11.6 billion, aiming to speed up its direct-to-device satellite services and compete with SpaceX’s Starlink. Globalstar shareholders can choose cash or Amazon stock, with 58% already approving the deal. The merger still requires regulatory approval and depends on Globalstar meeting certain operational targets. Globalstar shares rose 9%, Amazon gained 2.7% after the announcement.
14 April 2026
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Oil Prices Tumble, Dow Futures Jump After Trump Delays Iran Energy Strikes

Oil Prices Tumble, Dow Futures Jump After Trump Delays Iran Energy Strikes

NASA is considering expanding SpaceX Starship’s role in Artemis moon missions, potentially reducing Boeing’s involvement, Bloomberg reported. The agency has already dropped Boeing’s upgraded upper stage and Mobile Launcher 2, affecting a $2 billion contract. Artemis II, the first crewed SLS flight, is targeting an April 1 launch. Boeing shares fell $6.01 to $195.12 before Monday’s open.
23 March 2026
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QuantumScape Stock Price Falls 4% as Oil Shock, Rising Rates Hit EV Battery Plays

QuantumScape Stock Price Falls 4% as Oil Shock, Rising Rates Hit EV Battery Plays

SpaceX launched a Falcon 9 with 29 Starlink satellites from Cape Canaveral on Sunday, marking its 37th mission of 2026. The company now has over 10,000 active Starlink satellites in orbit. Amazon plans its next Atlas V launch for its rival Leo network from Cape Canaveral on March 29. NASA and astronomers have raised concerns about satellite light pollution affecting space observations.
22 March 2026
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NASA moves up SpaceX Crew-11 return from ISS after astronaut medical issue — here’s the timeline

NASA moves up SpaceX Crew-11 return from ISS after astronaut medical issue — here’s the timeline

NASA and SpaceX plan to undock Crew-11 from the International Space Station no earlier than 5 p.m. EST on Jan. 14, with splashdown off California at about 3:40 a.m. Jan. 15. The crew is returning early due to a medical issue affecting one astronaut, whom NASA says is stable. A scheduled spacewalk has been canceled. NASA has not identified the astronaut or disclosed details of the condition.
10 January 2026
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NASA orders SpaceX Crew-11 home early from ISS after undisclosed astronaut medical issue, spacewalk canceled

NASA orders SpaceX Crew-11 home early from ISS after undisclosed astronaut medical issue, spacewalk canceled

NASA will return SpaceX’s Crew-11 from the International Space Station ahead of schedule after a crew member developed a serious medical condition, officials said Thursday. The astronaut is stable, but NASA said the ISS lacks the capability to diagnose and treat the issue. The agency is reviewing return dates and coordinating with SpaceX and partners to advance the Crew-12 launch. NASA has not disclosed the astronaut’s identity or medical details.
9 January 2026
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NASA orders first-ever ISS medical evacuation as SpaceX Crew-11 heads home early

NASA orders first-ever ISS medical evacuation as SpaceX Crew-11 heads home early

NASA is bringing its Crew-11 mission back early from the International Space Station after a crew member developed a serious medical condition, marking the first medical evacuation in the station’s history. The astronaut is stable, but NASA has not identified them or disclosed details. A planned spacewalk was canceled. The crew will return to Earth in a SpaceX Crew Dragon capsule, with recovery teams on standby.
9 January 2026
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NASA calls ISS briefing as Crew-11 medical issue raises early return option

NASA calls ISS briefing as Crew-11 medical issue raises early return option

NASA is considering an early return for SpaceX Crew-11 after a crew member suffered a medical issue, forcing cancellation of a planned spacewalk. The astronaut is stable, but NASA has not released details. A news conference is scheduled for 5 p.m. EST Thursday in Washington. Crew-11 includes astronauts from the U.S., Japan, and Russia.
8 January 2026
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NASA may bring ISS Crew-11 home early after astronaut medical concern scrubs spacewalk

NASA may bring ISS Crew-11 home early after astronaut medical concern scrubs spacewalk

NASA is considering an early return of the SpaceX Crew-11 team from the International Space Station after a crew member developed a medical issue, forcing cancellation of a planned spacewalk. The astronaut is stable, but NASA has not identified the individual or disclosed details. Crew-11 arrived in August and includes astronauts from the U.S., Japan, and Russia. NASA will provide another update within 24 hours.
8 January 2026
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Space Forge sparks plasma on ForgeStar-1 in orbit, pushing semiconductors-in-space closer

Space Forge sparks plasma on ForgeStar-1 in orbit, pushing semiconductors-in-space closer

Space Forge said it generated plasma aboard its ForgeStar-1 satellite, marking the first commercial, free-flying in-space manufacturing of its kind. The test, conducted on Dec. 31, demonstrated that key conditions for semiconductor crystal growth can be achieved and controlled autonomously in orbit. The company aims to produce high-performance semiconductor materials for power electronics and communications.
1 January 2026
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NASA Mars goes radio-silent as solar conjunction stalls MAVEN recovery efforts

NASA Mars goes radio-silent as solar conjunction stalls MAVEN recovery efforts

NASA has halted contact with all Mars missions due to solar conjunction, delaying efforts to reach the silent MAVEN orbiter last heard from on Dec. 6. The blackout began Dec. 29 and is expected to last until Jan. 16. Attempts to spot MAVEN with the Curiosity rover’s camera failed. NASA says surface rovers like Perseverance will continue operating autonomously during the pause.
1 January 2026
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Look up tonight: New England fireball reports roll in as Quadrantid meteors switch on

Look up tonight: New England fireball reports roll in as Quadrantid meteors switch on

Dozens reported a bright fireball over New England and nearby states at 5:59 p.m. ET Saturday, according to the American Meteor Society. The sightings coincide with the active period of the Quadrantid meteor shower, which peaks in early January. The society said a bright moon near the peak will likely obscure fainter meteors. Reports also came from New York, New Jersey, and Quebec.
29 December 2025
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A massive asteroid will skim past Earth in 2029 — and a Swiss-built camera is gearing up to watch it

A massive asteroid will skim past Earth in 2029 — and a Swiss-built camera is gearing up to watch it

Asteroid Apophis will pass within 32,000 km of Earth on April 13, 2029, closer than many satellites but with no risk of impact, according to ESA. The University of Bern is building a camera for ESA and Japan’s Ramses mission to study changes to Apophis during the flyby. NASA’s OSIRIS-APEX spacecraft will also observe the asteroid after the encounter. Apophis, about 375 meters wide, was discovered in 2004.
29 December 2025
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SpaceX Falcon 9 COSMO-SkyMed Launch Update: Italian Radar Earth-Observation Satellite Retargets Vandenberg After Scrub

SpaceX Falcon 9 COSMO-SkyMed Launch Update: Italian Radar Earth-Observation Satellite Retargets Vandenberg After Scrub

SpaceX scrubbed its planned Falcon 9 launch from Vandenberg Space Force Base late Saturday due to a ground systems issue, delaying deployment of Italy’s COSMO-SkyMed Second Generation FM3 radar satellite. The company is targeting a Sunday attempt but has not confirmed a new launch time. The booster, B1081, is set for its 21st flight with a planned landing at LZ-4 if the mission proceeds.
28 December 2025
Comet 3I/ATLAS Today: Interstellar Visitor Nears Closest Approach to Earth — What’s Happening on Dec. 18, 2025 and How to Watch

Comet 3I/ATLAS Today: Interstellar Visitor Nears Closest Approach to Earth — What’s Happening on Dec. 18, 2025 and How to Watch

Interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS will make its closest approach to Earth early Friday, Dec. 19, passing about 1.8 astronomical units away—roughly 170 million miles. NASA says there is no danger to Earth. The comet, traveling up to 153,000 mph, is visible only with telescopes or binoculars. A global observation push is underway, with a livestream set for 11 p.m. EST tonight.
18 December 2025
Tsunami Seen From Space: NASA’s SWOT Satellite Captures 2025 Kamchatka Megaquake in Unprecedented Detail

Tsunami Seen From Space: NASA’s SWOT Satellite Captures 2025 Kamchatka Megaquake in Unprecedented Detail

A magnitude 8.8 earthquake struck off Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula on July 29, 2025, generating a Pacific-wide tsunami. For the first time, NASA and CNES’s SWOT satellite captured high-resolution images of the tsunami wavefield from space. The data, published in The Seismic Record, revealed complex wave patterns that challenge previous tsunami models. Most affected coastlines saw wave heights under 1 meter.
3 December 2025
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Russian Cosmonaut Removed From SpaceX Crew‑12 Mission After Alleged Security Breach – What We Know So Far

Russian Cosmonaut Removed From SpaceX Crew‑12 Mission After Alleged Security Breach – What We Know So Far

Russian cosmonaut Oleg Artemyev was removed from SpaceX’s Crew-12 mission to the ISS after allegations he photographed restricted technical data at SpaceX’s Hawthorne site in November 2025. Roscosmos confirmed Artemyev’s replacement by Andrey Fedyaev but cited only a job change. U.S. officials have not commented. The incident is reportedly under interagency investigation for possible ITAR violations.
3 December 2025
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Interstellar Comet 3I/ATLAS: NASA Confirms Natural Visitor as UN Turns It into a Planetary‑Defense Drill

Interstellar Comet 3I/ATLAS: NASA Confirms Natural Visitor as UN Turns It into a Planetary‑Defense Drill

NASA has confirmed interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS is a natural object with no alien technosignatures, despite its unusual features. The UN and International Asteroid Warning Network have made it the focus of a planetary-defense drill, emphasizing it poses no threat to Earth. The comet is now visible by telescope at magnitude 11.3, passing through Virgo and heading for its closest approach on December 19, 2025.
1 December 2025
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Stock Market Today

  • Apple Beats Q2 Estimates, DHS Funding Restored Amid Market Rally
    May 1, 2026, 9:07 AM EDT. Apple shares surged over 3% following strong Q2 earnings and revenue guidance, led by a 22% increase in iPhone revenue despite supply constraints. CEO Tim Cook highlighted the iPhone 17 as the "most popular lineup" in company history and warned of rising memory costs impacting business, echoed by Meta and Microsoft. Meanwhile, President Donald Trump signed a bill funding most of the Department of Homeland Security, ending a partial government shutdown but excluding key immigration agencies funding. The Senate also passed a ban on senators trading on prediction markets amid insider trading concerns. The S&P 500 remains steady above 7,200, supported by robust corporate reports. Investors are digesting mixed economic signals but buoyed by earnings momentum.

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Chevron Earnings Beat Wall Street, But the Cash-Flow Catch Is Hard to Miss

Chevron Earnings Beat Wall Street, But the Cash-Flow Catch Is Hard to Miss

1 May 2026
Chevron reported adjusted earnings of $1.41 per share for the first quarter, beating estimates, but net income fell to $2.2 billion from $3.5 billion a year earlier. The upstream oil and gas unit earned $3.9 billion as production rose, while downstream swung to an $817 million loss. Cash flow from operations dropped to $2.5 billion from $5.2 billion. Shares traded at $193.31 before the U.S. market open.
Big Investors Are Circling CenterPoint Energy as Vanguard Reveals 49 Million-Share Stake

Big Investors Are Circling CenterPoint Energy as Vanguard Reveals 49 Million-Share Stake

1 May 2026
Vanguard Capital Management disclosed a 7.56% stake in CenterPoint Energy, holding 49.4 million shares with sole power to dispose of the entire position, according to an April 29 SEC filing. CenterPoint reported first-quarter net income of $316 million, up from $297 million a year earlier, and declared a quarterly dividend of 23 cents per share, payable June 11.
DTE Energy Earnings Miss: Google Data Center Deal Puts Michigan Utility’s Growth Story Under Pressure

DTE Energy Earnings Miss: Google Data Center Deal Puts Michigan Utility’s Growth Story Under Pressure

1 May 2026
DTE Energy missed first-quarter profit estimates, reporting adjusted earnings of $1.95 per share versus the $2.01 expected, as its energy trading unit posted a $25 million loss. Net income fell to $247 million from $445 million a year earlier. The company reaffirmed 2026 guidance and highlighted new Google and Oracle data-center deals. A $474.3 million electric rate request faces opposition from Michigan’s attorney general.
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