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Sam's News — space — 2026-10-13

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7.5 NASA and Department of Energy Partner on Nuclear Propulsion and Lunar Energy

NASA and the Department of Energy signed a Memorandum of Understanding on October 13, 2026, titled 'Accelerating American Leadership in Space Nuclear Power and Propulsion.' The agreement coordinates development of next-generation nuclear propulsion and power systems for sustained lunar presence and deep-space missions.

  • Signed October 13, 2026, by NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman and Energy Secretary Chris Wright
  • Framework covers research, fuel production, testing, and mission operations
  • Prioritizes safety in development
  • Aims to enable sustained human presence on Moon
  • Marks entry into 'Nuclear NASA-era'
  • Enables spacecraft to travel farther, operate longer with more capable systems

Sources: Innovation News Network AI Web Searched

7.5 Faint Glow from Early Universe May Unlock Dark Energy Mystery Through Hydrogen Mapping

Scientists propose using hydrogen's faint cosmic signature to probe the nature and evolution of dark energy across the universe's history.

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7.5 NASA Glenn designing first U.S. nuclear reactor in space in 60+ years

NASA Glenn Research Center is designing the first U.S. nuclear reactor for operation in space since the 1960s, marking a gap of more than 60 years in American space-based nuclear power development.

  • First U.S. space nuclear reactor since 1960s
  • 60+ year gap in American space-based nuclear power development

Sources: Ideastream Public Media AI Web Searched, Ideastream Web Search

7 Abandoned Mars sample could prove past life existed—but may never return to Earth

A rock sample collected on Mars may contain evidence of ancient life, but its return to Earth faces uncertain prospects.

Sources: CNN Web Search

6.5 Lunar electrostatic discharge could turn astronauts into walking capacitors

Research reveals that electrostatic charging on the moon's surface could cause astronauts to accumulate dangerous voltages, potentially discharging into spacecraft.

Sources: Space Web Search

6 NASA SpaceX CRS-35 mission to launch health research

NASA's SpaceX CRS-35 cargo mission will transport health research experiments to the International Space Station.

Sources: Phys.org Web Search Update to: NASA SpaceX CRS-35 mission to carry health research to space station

SpaceX launched 27 Starlink broadband satellites on October 12, marking the first Falcon 9 mission of this type in over three weeks.

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6 Halley's Comet 1986: initial disappointment transformed into astronomical breakthrough

The 1986 Halley's Comet apparition, which disappointed skywatchers, became a scientific triumph when an international spacecraft fleet revealed unprecedented details about the famous comet.

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