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On October 13, 2025, SpaceX launched its 11th full-scale Starship test flight from Texas, marking the final flight of the second-generation rocket. The Super Heavy booster executed a controlled splashdown in the Gulf of Mexico, while the Starship upper stage deployed eight mock Starlink satellites and splashed down in the Indian Ocean. This flight tested new heat shield configurations and dynamic maneuvers, advancing NASA’s Artemis lunar goals and SpaceX’s Mars ambitions.
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Habitat for Humanity, led by CEO Jonathan Reckford, reflects on 20 years of adapting post-disaster, emphasizing the importance of scalable affordable housing and disaster mitigation. The organization’s efforts have expanded significantly after events like the Indian Ocean tsunami and Hurricane Katrina, highlighting the need for long-term recovery strategies.
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Malaysia has announced a new search for Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370, which disappeared in 2014. Ocean Infinity will conduct a 55-day seabed search in the Indian Ocean, targeting high-probability areas. Despite previous efforts, the aircraft has not been found, and the new operation aims to bring closure.