Blue Origin to Land NASA’s VIPER Rover on the Moon’s South Pole in 2027

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September 25, 2025

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NASA chose Blue Origin to deliver the VIPER rover to the Moon’s South Pole by late 2027 under a $190 million CLPS contract. VIPER will explore permanently shadowed craters for water ice, a key resource for Artemis goals and sustainable human exploration on the lunar surface.

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SpaceX Launches 10,000th Starlink Satellite, Sets New Annual Record

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October 21, 2025

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SpaceX reached a new milestone by launching its 10,000th Starlink satellite aboard a Falcon 9 rocket on October 19, 2025. The record-setting 132nd launch of the year underscores Starlink’s rapid growth, expanding global internet coverage and strengthening its role as the world’s largest satellite constellation.

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Scientists Discover New Seismic Clue to Predict Mount Etna Eruptions

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October 21, 2025

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Scientists studying Mount Etna have found that changes in the “b-value” ratio of earthquakes can signal magma movement before eruptions. Using nearly 20 years of data, this discovery could enhance volcanic early warning systems globally, potentially saving lives in regions near active volcanoes.

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NASA and ESA Trace Mysterious Lunar Flashes to Meteors and Gas Leaks

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October 21, 2025

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Transient Lunar Phenomena are mysterious bursts and glows observed on the Moon, lasting from milliseconds to hours. NASA and ESA research show that these events often result from meteoroid impacts, radon gas outgassing, and dust charged by solar wind, illuminating the Moon’s dynamic surface in surprising ways.