Mysterious wreckage in Outback is likely Chinese rocket | SpaceX may lose manned Artemis 3 contract with NASA | Artemis 2 capsule stacked for 2026 launch

NASA trivia quiz | The space race for low-Earth orbit Created for ceo.studentlike.spuniv@blogger.com | Web Version   October 21, 2025 FOLLOW US FOLLOW US   Something amazing every day SIGN UP ⋅   WEBSITE   The Launchpad It's Tuesday space fans! Our newsroom is busy as we bring you all things space news and science, starting with NASA stacking the Orion capsule for the Artemis 2 mission onto the rocket in preparation for the 2026 launch.  Other stories for today include Reflect Orbital planning on launching 4,000 space mirrors, a mysterious wreckage in Australia is likely a Chinese rocket and a look at the other space race for real estate in low-Earth orbit.  For Trivia Tuesday, our space quiz of the week is all about the history of NASA. Test your smarts now!  We have all that and more for your daily read.  Keep looking up,  Kenna  Content Manager, Space.com Is space warfare already here? Experts say it's real "The Russians and the Chinese are demonstrating more sophisticated orbital maneuvering abilities. There's no denying that." Read More NASA stacks Artemis 2 capsule on SLS for 2026 launch The rocket stands whole. Read More Space quiz! How much has light pollution risen per year thanks to the introduction of LEDs? Click here for the answer! 10% per year 20% per year 50% per year 75% per year Space Deal of the Day Streaming deals: Watch great sci-fi content for less These are the best streaming deals on the market, so you can watch upcoming sci-fi movies and shows or relive the classics without breaking the bank. Read More Spaceflight NASA may drop SpaceX from Artemis 3 over delays "I'm gonna open up the contract. I'm gonna let other companies compete with SpaceX." Read More Wreckage in Outback likely Chinese rocket debris "It could actually be (a significant part of) the upper stage itself." Read More Science & Astronomy Evidence of ancient 'Proto-Earth' found beneath us "This is maybe the first direct evidence that we've preserved the proto-Earth materials." Read More Virtual particles: A physics trick that shapes reality Physicist Richard Feynman invented them to describe the interactions between real particles. Read More Technology Low-Earth orbit: The new space race for dominance But what's the point of having religious messages in space when there's no-one there to read them? Read More Company's plan for 4,000 space mirrors alarms experts Reflect Orbital says their light-on-demand idea has generated significant interest from commercial and government customers. Read More Trivia Tuesday: Quiz of the week NASA'd too hard: The ultimate NASA trivia quiz From moon landings to Mars rovers, NASA has shaped humanity's journey into the cosmos. Read More Today in Space On this day: Oct. 21, 2008: India launches moon mission On Oct. 21, 2008, the Indian Space Research Organization launched its first mission to the moon. Read More Space photo of day: JAXA releases CubeSats from ISS All jokes aside, there is some serious science happening in this image. Read More Editor's Note Correction Thank you to those who caught the error in yesterday's newsletter. SpaceX launched its 10,000th Starlink satellite not its 100,000th satellite. Clearly more coffee was needed for the making of this newsletter.  Thanks!  Stay up-to-date on all things space science, news, and entertainment by subscribing to our newsletters. Sign Up   Follow SPACE Contact Us: Feedback | Advertise Sign Up | Update Profile | Unsubscribe Privacy Policy | Cookies Policy | Terms and Conditions Future US LLC © Full 7th Floor, 130 West 42nd Street, New York, NY, 10036