Sam's News — space — 2026-10-02¶

Space¶

7 NASA Develops Dexterous Humanoid Robots for Lunar Operations and Human Assistance¶

NASA's Dexterous Robotics Team is developing humanoid robots with fine motor control for lunar and Martian operations. Rather than replacing human explorers, the robots aim to make space exploration safer and more sustainable by conducting high-risk tasks in extreme environments.

Team led by Shaun Azimi
Testing facility iMETRO features space habitat mockups and rock yard
Previously worked on Robonaut 2 on ISS for seven years
Planned for lunar base operations before Mars deployment

Sources: Tomorrow's World Today AI Web Searched, NewsNation RSS

6.5 NASA launches Crew-13 mission to International Space Station¶

NASA has launched the Crew-13 mission carrying astronauts to the International Space Station.

Sources: PBS Web Search

6 NASA announces 2027 Human Lander Challenge for lunar communications systems¶

NASA is opening a competition in 2027 for development of human lander lunar communications capabilities.

Sources: NASA (.gov) Web Search

5 Fusion rocket engines advance toward space testing phase¶

Fusion-based propulsion systems are progressing toward flight tests in space, potentially offering performance exceeding conventional chemical rockets.

Sources: RBC-Ukraine RSS

4.5 Indigenous STEM Students Selected for NASA Mission¶

Indigenous students from the University of Western Australia have been selected for a NASA mission.

Sources: The University of Western Australia | UWA RSS, The Age RSS

Space Exploration¶

6.5 NASA's SpaceX Crew-13 successfully docks with International Space Station¶

SpaceX Crew-13 mission docks with the ISS as part of NASA's commercial crew program.

Sources: Breakingthenews.net RSS

5.5 NASA Administrator discusses Artemis III and future spaceflight after Crew-13 launch¶

NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman discusses lunar exploration goals and the future of human spaceflight.

Sources: WESH RSS