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SpaceX's Starlink too slow for Ukraine's combat robots | HEO Robotics eyes deep-space imaging Created for znamenski.spacecom@blogger.com | Web Version   October 27, 2025 FOLLOW US FOLLOW US   Something amazing every day SIGN UP ⋅   WEBSITE The Launchpad Happy Monday space fans! Recently, the European Space Agency ran its most extreme space weather simulation yet. The exercise was so severe no spacecraft survived the simulation.  Other stories for your daily read include a surprising find in the chemical composition of interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS, SpaceX's Starlink is too slow for Ukraine's combat robots and the roundup of upcoming sci-fi TV shows for 2026. We have all that and more in today's newsletter.  Keep looking up,  Kenna  Content Manager, Space.com Europe simulated solar storm to show space risk No spacecraft would be safe in the wake of a solar storm like the 1859 Carrington Event. Read More SpaceX's Starlink is too slow for Ukraine's war robots The amount of bandwidth provided by SpaceX's Starlink satellites is limiting Ukraine's ability to operate ground robots on the frontline of the nation's war against Russia. Read More Space quiz! What was the Carrington Event? Click here for the answer! The biggest meteor impact in Siberia The longest eclipse on record The most powerful geomagnetic storm ever recorded The brightest supernovae explosion on record Space Deal of the Day 4.5 stars: WindFire LED flashlight A super-bright and heavy-duty rechargeable flashlight that won't break the bank. Read More Spaceflight HEO Robotics works to expand deep-space imaging "The national security establishment has already been doing this for five decades but thought that no one could replicate it, so they made it highly classified." Read More Science & Astronomy Surprising nickel detection in Comet 3I/ATLAS The chemical signatures we're observing may reflect both the comet's ancient origins and its long journey through interstellar space. Read More Radiation may build life's building blocks on moons "There is no better place to look for [life] than Enceladus," Read More Technology How AI can improve storm surge forecasts to save lives Accurate storm surge predictions are critical for giving coastal residents time to evacuate and giving emergency responders time to prepare. Read More Could we blast space debris with ion beams? ALBATOR has a multi-million dollar grant to study touchless space junk removal. Read More Entertainment Upcoming Sci-fi TV shows for 2025/2026: Get ready Here's everything we know about the sci-fi TV shows coming out in 2025 and beyond into 2026. Read More Today in Space This Week In Space podcast: Episode 183: Lunar landers Artemis III Contract Opening Up? Read More On this day: Oct. 27 1961: NASA tests 1st Saturn rocket On Oct. 27, 1961, NASA launched the first test flight of its new Saturn I space launch vehicle. Read More Space photo of day: ESA lunar lander on simulated moon Europe is taking bold steps toward a sustained lunar presence. Read More 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