The Space Review

Four environmental organizations filed a petition asking the Federal Communications Commission to reverse its approval of a startup's plan to beam on-demand sunlight from space to Earth. The groups argue the agency ignored the project's potential impacts on wildlife and astronomy, reopening debate over how the FCC weighs environmental consequences when licensing commercial space ventures.

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.

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.

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.

Human rights defenders from Seychelles are calling on the UN Human Rights Council, meeting in its 63rd session, to take steps to preserve their country's civic space. The appeal, raised through the International Service for Human Rights, highlights concerns that freedoms of expression, association and assembly in the Indian Ocean island nation need safeguarding as the Council reviews member states' records.

Work has started in Henderson, Nevada, to convert an existing office complex into a new dining and retail destination. The Las Vegas Review-Journal reported the start of construction, signaling continued commercial redevelopment in the Las Vegas suburb as older office space is repurposed for consumer-facing uses.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.