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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 test▼SpaceX 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.
- 3NASA's SpaceX Crew-13 astronauts arrive in Florida ahead of ISS launch▼NASA'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.
- 5Banksy exhibition returns to Atlanta, still unauthorized▼Review: 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.
- 6Landmarks Commission to Review Retail Plan at 23 Wall Street▼LPC To Review Proposal For Ground-Floor Retail Conversion At 23 Wall Street In Financial District, Manhattan
New York City's Landmarks Preservation Commission is set to review a proposal to convert ground-floor space at 23 Wall Street in Manhattan's Financial District into retail use. The building, a former J.P. Morgan headquarters, sits in a landmarked area, so any alteration to its street-level frontage requires commission approval. The plan is expected to draw scrutiny over how commercial changes would affect the historic facade.
- 7Henderson office complex begins conversion into dining and retail destination▼Construction starts to turn Henderson office complex into new dining, retail site
Construction has started in Henderson, Nevada, to convert an office complex into a new dining and retail site. The Las Vegas Review-Journal reports the redevelopment will bring restaurants and shops to the former office property. The project reflects efforts to repurpose aging office space amid shifting commercial real estate demand in the Las Vegas area.
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Ross Barkan argues in his Political Currents column that small literary magazines should devote more space to book reviews. He contends that little magazines once played a vital role in evaluating new literature and shaping literary culture, and that expanding their review coverage would strengthen public criticism and help readers navigate the flood of new titles.
- 9End Of Abyss Review Compares Horror Game To Dead Space▼End Of Abyss Review - Dead Space Meets Little Nightmares In An Intriguing Way
Reviews are in for End Of Abyss, with critics drawing comparisons between the horror title and Dead Space and Little Nightmares. The game is being described as an intriguing blend of those two influences, combining sci-fi horror atmosphere with a smaller-scale, unsettling tone. Early coverage is drawing attention among horror gaming fans weighing up whether to pick it up.
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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.
- 11Space Jam Rewatch Earns a Three-Star Rating●I rewatched Space Jam (1996) and gave it ★★★ 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.
- 12FCC Moves to Clarify Environmental Review Rules for Satellites●An Explainer to the FCC’S Push to Clarify NEPA’s Application to Satellites
The US Federal Communications Commission is pushing to clarify how the National Environmental Policy Act applies to satellite licensing, amid a rapid rise in satellite deployments led by large constellations. A new explainer from the Progressive Policy Institute outlines what the effort would mean for satellite operators and environmental review requirements. Observers are weighing whether tighter NEPA procedures could slow or reshape licensing for the growing space industry.
- 13Hagens Berman Alerts York Space Systems Investors to Securities Fraud Class Action●YSS 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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