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MAVEN has been declared dead after six months of radio silence, ending its mission around Mars.
NASA concluded the craft could not be recovered, closing a decade of Martian atmospheric study.
MAVEN launched in 2013 to study Mars' atmosphere from orbit and assisted Curiosity and Perseverance data relay.
NASA expects MAVEN to remain in Mars orbit for decades before its eventual crash.
NASA's team expressed pride in science achieved despite the mission’s end.
Other Mars missions will cover the gap left by MAVEN’s end.
MAVEN's mission contributed to understanding Martian weather and atmospheric evolution.
The decision followed a NASA review board's assessment of the spacecraft’s status.
MAVEN's orbit may persist for decades before eventual decay and re-entry.

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Blue Origin says New Glenn could fly again before the end of the year, signaling a rapid return-to-flight plan after the launchpad explosion.
Despite the blast at LC-36, key propellant and support infrastructure (propellant farm, oxygen, liquid hydrogen, LNG tanks) remain in good shape, aiding recovery efforts.
The incident is being treated as a significant setback for Blue Origin’s single launchpad, LC-36, with the company planning a revised approach to ground infrastructure.
NASA’s lunar schedule remains on track for 2028 payload missions, with officials indicating the incident won’t substantially delay Artemis-related plans.
Blue Origin leads the formal investigation into the explosion, with Space Force oversight to identify root causes and corrective actions.
An environmental and debris-management plan is being developed, including a restoration advisory board to assess toxic materials and monitoring.
Officials report minimal damage beyond Hangar C and nearby facilities, allowing other programs at the base to continue launches.
The incident drew attention to LC-36 as Blue Origin's sole launchpad, underscoring the challenge of resuming operations quickly.
Space Force monitored ongoing safety measures and brush-fire risks in the immediate aftermath, maintaining emergency operation status.
The Space.com report highlights the ambitious but plausible goal of returning New Glenn to flight within 2026, comparing it to rapid follow-ons seen at other facilities.

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Blue Origin says the New Glenn rocket explosion spared fuel tanks and key launch-pad parts at Cape Canaveral.
CEO Dave Limp said methane, hydrogen and oxygen tanks look to be in good shape after the blast.
The water tank survived and the standing support tower can be repaired in place, Limp said.
A booster and other nearby rocket parts were not damaged in the blast, company officials indicated.
The company intends to fly again before the end of this year as investigations continue.
NASA had recently contracted to support Artemis moon program tasks, highlighting ongoing space plans.
NASA and Blue Origin are part of a broader Artemis program involving lunar exploration.
Blue Origin’s New Glenn has limited launches compared with SpaceX’s Starship.
The incident prompted authorities to investigate the cause of the engine-firing test explosion.
The blast occurred just days after a NASA contract signaled continued Artemis momentum.

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SpaceX postponed the Falcon 9 launch of Starlink satellites from Cape Canaveral due to weather.
The mission would have delivered 29 Starlink satellites to low Earth orbit.
No backup launch date has been announced yet.
The booster previously supported several missions, including Crew-10 and other Starlink flights.
The article notes a weather-driven scrub affecting a SpaceX launch at Cape Canaveral.
SpaceX had planned a Starlink deployment from Space Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station.
The article comes from WKMG ClickOrlando with Haley Coomes as the digital journalist.

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Weather conditions could determine whether SpaceX proceeds with the Starlink 10-43 launch from Cape Canaveral.
The Falcon 9 rocket will lift off from Space Launch Complex 40 with 29 Starlink satellites for low-Earth orbit.
The liftoff window opens at 4:02 a.m. and closes at 8:02 a.m. ET, with liftoff targeted for 6:11 a.m. ET.
The 30% chance of good liftoff conditions was reported by the 45th Weather Squadron.
SpaceX aims to deploy 29 Starlink satellites to provide global internet services.
First-stage booster B1090 will attempt to land on a drone ship in the Atlantic after stage separation.
SpaceX has previously launched multiple Starlink missions, including 2019 onward, with this mission adding to the fleet.
SpaceX's Starlink program provides internet service to many parts of the world once satellites are deployed.
Dr. Jonathan McDowell was cited as tracking Starlink satellites, noting the current orbital status.
The mission targets Starlink 10-43 as part of SpaceX’s ongoing Starlink deployment schedule.

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