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Full coverage: https://www.nasa.gov/image-article/cubesats-missions-begin/

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🛰️ CubeSats revolutionize space exploration! Students from 5 countries design shoe-boxed satellites for Earth observations. These nanosatellites weigh 1-10 kg and offer cost-effective platforms for advanced missions. The future of space is here!

More details: https://science.nasa.gov/earth/earth-observatory/winter-grips-japan/

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❄️ Japan's Hokkaido island hit by record snowstorms in winter 2026! Aomori city buried under 2 meters of snow. Transportation systems paralyzed, airports closed. Troops deployed for roof clearing. Extreme weather challenges resilience of snowiest cities.

Source: https://spacenews.com/nasa-boeing-still-working-on-starliner-return-to-flight/

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NASA and Boeing collaborate on Starliner's comeback after delays. Uncertainty looms over spacecraft choice for upcoming crew-rotation mission. Stay informed for the latest decisions!

Check it out: https://science.nasa.gov/earth/earth-observatory/winter-grips-japan/

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❄️ Japan's Hokkaido island faces intense winter storms in 2026, with over 2 meters of snowfall in Aomori. Transportation paralyzed, airports closed. Troops deployed for roof clearing. Extreme weather challenges resilience of snowiest cities.

Check this out: https://spacenews.com/theres-a-way-forward-for-sovereign-european-space-intel-but-is-there-the-will/

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European officials seek to establish a sovereign spy network to reduce reliance on U.S. intelligence. Calls for enhanced capabilities intensified after American intel sharing halt with Ukraine. Will Europe commit to bolstering its space intel independence?

Check it out: https://spacenews.com/theres-a-way-forward-for-sovereign-european-space-intel-but-is-there-the-will/

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German intel leaders advocate for European spy network post-US intel halt. Concern over capability shortcomings. Question remains: Will Europe pursue independent space intel?

See the full story: https://spacenews.com/spacex-ipo-could-drive-investor-interest-in-other-space-companies/

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An investor predicts that the upcoming SpaceX IPO may spark new interest in the space sector and lead to industry consolidation. Exciting times ahead for space investments!

Read the article: https://science.nasa.gov/earth/earth-observatory/a-grand-snow-rimmed-canyon/

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Hazardous conditions led to the closure of Desert View Drive, offering a unique display of light and shadow. 2/2

A winter storm in early 2026 left a snowy spectacle in the Grand Canyon. Photos taken from the International Space Station show the South Rim at 7,000 feet and North Rim at 8,000 feet covered in white.

Read more: https://www.nasa.gov/news-release/nasa-sets-coverage-for-agencys-spacex-crew-12-launch-docking/

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NASA's SpaceX Crew-12 mission to the ISS is set to launch on Feb. 11 at 6:01 a.m. EST from Cape Canaveral. The crew includes astronauts from NASA, ESA, and Roscosmos, aiming to dock on Feb. 12 at 10:30 a.m. Watch live coverage on NASA+ and Amazon Prime.

Read more: https://science.nasa.gov/missions/landsat/boreal-forests-are-shifting-north/

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The study, published in Biogeosciences, utilized machine learning on 224,026 Landsat scenes to create detailed annual maps of tree cover changes. 2/2

Researchers have observed a northward migration of boreal forests, the largest terrestrial biome, due to rapid warming. By analyzing Landsat data from 1985 to 2020, they confirmed this shift.

More info: https://spacenews.com/space-force-awards-54-5-million-contract-to-starfish-space-for-geo-servicing-vehicle/

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Space Force awards $54.5 million contract to Starfish Space for their Otter spacecraft, designed to provide servicing for GEO satellites. This will enable relocation and life extension of military satellites.

See more: https://spacenews.com/i-loved-thinking-about-how-to-make-science-possible-for-america-and-for-the-world/

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In 2025, 322,000 civil servants exited, a 13% decline from a 2.4M workforce. 5,000 federal space workforce members also left. Significant changes in staffing raise questions about future space initiatives.

More info: https://spacenews.com/as-far-as-i-know-im-still-the-assistant-administrator-of-nesdis/

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Over 322,000 civil servants left their jobs in 2025, marking a 13% decline - the largest since WWII. Within the federal space workforce, 5,000 positions were vacated. Signifying a significant shift in staffing dynamics with potential impact on operations.

Source: https://science.nasa.gov/earth/earth-observatory/a-winter-blanket-covers-north-carolina/

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❄️ North Carolina hit by potent winter storm in Jan 2026 with record snow accumulations. MODIS image from NASA's Terra satellite shows vast white landscape. All 100 counties saw measurable snowfall for 1st time in a decade. Unusual event captured on Feb 2.