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    NASA’s Mars Sample Return mission, a flagship effort to bring rock samples collected by the Perseverance rover back to Earth, has reportedly been cancelled after years of escalating costs and schedule overruns. The mission had faced independent reviews calling its budget unsustainable, with estimates running into the billions. Commenters are debating what the decision means for planetary science and future Mars exploration plans.

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    SpaceX readies Starship rocket for first orbital flight●SpaceX prepares to send Starship rocket to orbit for first timeβœ‰newsScienceSpace49 min ago

    SpaceX is preparing its Starship rocket for its first flight to orbit. The launch would mark a major milestone for the company's next-generation, fully reusable heavy-lift rocket, developed in Texas to carry cargo and crews to the Moon, Mars and beyond. Interest is high given the scale of the vehicle and the significance of a successful debut orbital attempt for future deep-space missions.

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    SpaceX targets first orbital flight of Starship●SpaceX shoots for first orbital flight of Starshipβ–ΆyoutubeScienceSpace181.4K49 min ago

    SpaceX is preparing for the first orbital flight test of its Starship rocket, the most powerful launch vehicle ever built and central to the company's plans for Moon and Mars missions. The attempt marks a major milestone for the program, which has so far only flown high-altitude suborbital hops, and is drawing wide attention across the spaceflight community.

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    SpaceX's Starship Prepares for Its First Orbital Flight●SpaceX's Starship Is Set to Make Its First Orbital Flight https://www.nytimes.com/2026/09/28/science/space/spacex-starshMmastodonTechnology449 min ago

    SpaceX's Starship, the largest rocket ever built, is set to make its first orbital flight, according to reporting in the New York Times. The test would mark a major step for the vehicle that SpaceX intends to use for missions to the Moon and Mars. Space watchers are anticipating the launch and discussing what a successful orbital attempt would mean for the future of spaceflight.

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    SpaceX prepares first orbital flight of Starship●SpaceX aims to put Starship in orbit for the first timeβœ‰newsScienceSpace49 min ago

    SpaceX is aiming to launch its Starship spacecraft into orbit for the first time, a milestone for the company's next-generation rocket designed for deep space missions. The attempt is being closely watched as Starship is central to SpaceX's plans for lunar and Mars travel, and success would mark a major step in commercial spaceflight.

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    U.S. Government Seizes 54-Pound Martian Meteorite Sold at Auction●U.S. Government seizes 54-pound Martian meteorite sold at auction last yearYhnWorldPolitics236 min ago

    Federal authorities have seized a 54-pound Martian meteorite that was sold at auction last year, asserting that the rock from Mars belongs to the United States. The move raises questions about who holds legal ownership of meteorites found on Earth and whether high-profile sales of extraterrestrial material can stand. The case is drawing attention for its unusual mix of space science, property law and government power.

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    SpaceX's Starship to attempt first orbital launch on Sept. 28●SpaceX's Starship megarocket launching to orbit for 1st time ever on Sept. 28: Watch it liveβœ‰newsScienceSpace49 min ago

    SpaceX is preparing its Starship megarocket for its first-ever attempt to reach orbit, scheduled for Sept. 28, with the launch available to watch live. The test flight marks a major milestone for the vehicle that SpaceX intends to use for missions to the Moon and eventually Mars. Attention is focused on whether the rocket can complete its ascent and orbital demonstration.

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    SpaceX has launched its Starship spacecraft into orbit, a milestone for the company's next-generation rocket system. The achievement marks significant progress in SpaceX's program to develop a fully reusable heavy-lift vehicle intended for missions to the Moon, Mars, and beyond. The successful orbital flight is being closely followed across the space and technology communities.

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    SpaceX readies first orbital Starship test flight●SpaceX in the US prepares first orbital Starship flight β€” CNBCβœ‰newsScienceSpace49 min ago

    SpaceX is preparing the first orbital flight of its Starship rocket from its Texas facilities, according to CNBC. The launch would mark the first time the company attempts to send its next-generation, fully reusable spacecraft into orbit, a milestone seen as crucial for future missions to the Moon and Mars. Observers are watching for regulatory approval and a launch date as anticipation builds across the space industry.

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    SpaceX Set to Test Launch Starship Rocket from Texas●SpaceX Starship rocket test launch Monday from Texas: Everything to knowβœ‰newsScienceSpace49 min ago

    SpaceX is preparing another test flight of its Starship rocket from its launch site in Texas on Monday. The upcoming launch has drawn attention as the company continues developing the massive vehicle intended for deep-space missions, including eventual trips to the Moon and Mars. Coverage focuses on what to expect from the flight, launch timing, and how the test fits into SpaceX's broader Starship programme.

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    PSG Beat Marseille 2-1 Away in Ligue 1●OLYMPIQUE DE MARSEILLE - PARIS SAINT-GERMAIN (1-2) | Week 5 - Ligue 1 McDonald's 26/27β–ΆyoutubeSportSoccer758.1K31 min ago

    Paris Saint-Germain defeated Olympique de Marseille 2-1 away in their Week 5 Ligue 1 clash of the 2026-27 season. The result keeps PSG ahead in France's title race and deepens frustration for Marseille in one of French football's fiercest rivalries, with fans debating the key moments, refereeing calls and both sides' performances across social media and sports forums.

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    SpaceX carried out the fourteenth test flight of its Starship rocket, the massive launch system it is developing for missions to the Moon and Mars. Coverage has focused on how the latest test fits into the company's rapid iteration programme, with each flight gathering data on the vehicle's performance, reentry and recovery ahead of future operational missions.

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    FAA Clears SpaceX For Starship Flight 14●FAA Clears SpaceX For Starship 14 Flightβœ‰newsScienceSpace49 min ago

    The Federal Aviation Administration has approved SpaceX for the 14th flight of its Starship rocket, clearing the way for the next launch from Starbase in Texas. Starship is central to NASA's Artemis moon plans and Elon Musk's Mars ambitions. The approval comes as each successive test flight draws wide attention across the space and aerospace communities.

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    Perseverance finds Mars crater held more than an ancient lake●Perseverance discovers Mars crater was more than just an ancient lakeβœ‰newsScienceSpace49 min ago

    NASA's Perseverance rover has uncovered evidence that Jezero Crater on Mars was more complex than previously thought, indicating it was not simply an ancient lake. The finding suggests the crater experienced a richer and more varied geological history, with implications for understanding Mars' past water activity and its potential to have once supported life.

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    US Mars Sample Return mission killed in funding deal●Mars Sample Return mission is dead in the latest funding agreement. Which means China will likely beat the US to returni𝕏xCNScienceSpace2K1 h ago

    NASA's Mars Sample Return mission has been cut in the latest US funding agreement, leaving the Perseverance rover's collected samples stranded on Mars indefinitely. Observers say China's Tianwen-3 mission is now likely to return the first Martian samples to Earth, marking a major setback for American leadership in space exploration.

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    Florida Tech students simulate life on Mars●'You're on your own': Florida Tech students live like astronauts on "Mars" missionβœ‰newsScienceSpace Policy46 min ago

    Students at Florida Tech are taking part in a simulated Mars mission, living and working as if they were astronauts on the Red Planet. As local coverage put it, they are reminded that 'you're on your own' during the exercise, cut off from normal support to mimic the isolation and self-reliance a real Mars crew would face.