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MIT Researchers Observe Rare Long-Term Stellar Accretion

MIT researchers have discovered a binary system where a low-mass star slowly consumes material from a brown dwarf companion in a process that may last for billions of years.

October 16, 2026, 01:30 AM·cnBeta.COM
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Rocket Lab Postpones Neutron Debut to 2027

Rocket Lab has delayed the first flight of its Neutron rocket to 2027 due to manufacturing defects identified in the carbon composite propellant tank domes.

Ars Technica
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Japan Targets 30 Annual Space Launches by 2030

Japan plans to reach 30 annual space launches by 2030, requesting ¥76 billion to expand four domestic spaceports and increase launch capacity.

iXBT.com
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NASA Advances Preparations for Artemis III Mission

NASA is preparing the SLS rocket for the Artemis III mission, with fueling tests and crew rehearsals scheduled ahead of a launch planned for no earlier than June 2027.

iXBT.com
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NASA Prepares Artemis III Hardware for Pad Testing

NASA is preparing the Artemis III short stack for a tanking test and crew rehearsal at Launch Pad 39B, following the completion of booster stacking and engine installation.

NASASpaceFlight.com
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NASA Analyzes Origins of Treble Clef Radio Structure

Researchers have determined that the Treble Clef radio wave structure was formed by a supermassive black hole outburst followed by a collision between two galaxy clusters.

NASA Science
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SpaceX Recovers First Starship Upper Stage After Space Flight

SpaceX has successfully returned the Ship 40 upper stage to Starbase following its 13th test flight, marking the first time a Starship vehicle has been recovered after reaching space.

3DNews - Daily Digital Digest
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Space Inventor Shifts to Modular Satellite Bus Production

Space Inventor is deploying a modular satellite bus strategy that allows for rapid design iteration and in-house component manufacturing to support evolving mini-constellation requirements.

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