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NASA appears in 14 stories we have published between September 2026 and November 2026, mostly in our Technology and AI coverage. It is most often reported alongside SpaceX, Blue Origin and European Space Agency.
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Archaeologists uncover 2,600-year-old religious complex beneath Buto using satellite imagery
A team of archaeologists has revealed a buried religious complex beneath the ancient Egyptian city of Buto using satellite radar and geophysical surveys. The structure, estimated to be over 2,600 years old, offers new insights into the city’s historical and religious significance.
4 November 2026
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Archaeologists uncover 2,600-year-old religious complex beneath Buto using satellite imagery
Archaeologists reveal a buried 2,600-year-old religious complex in Egypt’s Nile Delta using satellite radar and geophysical techniques.
SpaceX throttles Grok Bot usage limits citing unsustainable costs
SpaceX reduces Grok Bot's usage limits after Elon Musk calls costs unsustainable. Meanwhile, Starship's lunar mission plans for NASA's Artemis program advance.
NASA’s CHAPEA Mission 2 concludes after 378 days in Mars simulation
NASA’s second year-long Mars simulation mission ends as four volunteers exit the 3D-printed habitat after 378 days.
NASA safety panel flags 22-refueling-launch estimate for SpaceX Starship on Artemis 4
NASA’s Aerospace Safety Advisory Panel estimates SpaceX’s Starship HLS may need 22 refueling launches for Artemis 4, while Elon Musk disputes the number.
Euclid Space Telescope Discovers First Comet During Dark Matter Mission
The Euclid Space Telescope, launched to study dark matter, has discovered its first comet, C/2026 S1 (Euclid).
Artemis II Astronauts Observe Faint Meteor Impacts on the Moon During Lunar Flyby
NASA’s Artemis II astronauts observed five meteor impact flashes on the moon during their lunar flyby, providing critical data on lunar meteorite activity…
OpenAI Fires Three Employees Amid AI Safety and Data Mishandling Concerns
OpenAI fired three employees for allegedly leaking sensitive information, as regulators intensify scrutiny of AI safety and rogue agents affect over 100…
James Webb Telescope Reveals Violent Collisions Shaping Young Planets
James Webb and Spitzer Space Telescopes detect violent collisions in young star systems, producing silica and olivine debris. Findings shed light on terrestrial planet formation.
SpaceX’s Starship Set for First Orbital Flight: What’s at Stake
SpaceX’s Starship is set for its first orbital flight on September 28, aiming to deploy Starlink satellites and test orbital refueling. Here’s why it matters.
SpaceX Starship Reaches Orbit for First Time in Milestone Flight
SpaceX’s Starship achieved orbital flight during its 14th test, deploying 26 Starlink satellites and testing reusability despite an early engine shutdown.
Perseverance Rover Uncovers Volcanic Rocks and Complex Water History in Jezero Crater
NASA’s Perseverance rover discovers volcanic rocks and repeated water activity in Jezero Crater, challenging old assumptions about Mars’ geology and life potential.
Artemis 2: NASA’s Orion Proves Ready for Deep Space
NASA’s Artemis 2 mission successfully tested Orion’s life support and reentry systems, marking a critical step toward a permanent human presence on the Moon.
AstroForge Deploys AI to Command Its Next Spacecraft
AstroForge is launching an AI-driven autonomous control system for its spacecraft, aiming to reduce reliance on ground teams and improve mission success rates.
NASA’s Artemis III Mission Delayed, Redesigned for Earth Orbit Tests
NASA’s Artemis III mission is three months behind schedule, with a redesigned focus on Earth orbit docking tests and a future moon base at the lunar south pole.