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    <loc>https://starlust.org/japans-historic-first-martian-moon-sample-collector-to-launch-for-phobos-on-october-19/</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-10-14T10:30:01.000Z</lastmod>
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        <news:publication_date>2026-10-14T10:29:53.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>Japan’s historic first Martian moon sample collector to launch for Phobos on October 19</news:title>
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        <image:title>Japan’s historic first Martian moon sample collector to launch for Phobos on October 19</image:title>
        <image:caption>This mission will be the first to land on a moon other than ours, complete a round-trip of the Martian system, and bring samples back for examination. </image:caption>
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    <loc>https://starlust.org/the-suns-death-could-throw-the-outer-solar-system-into-chaos-sooner-than-expected/</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-10-14T09:29:00.000Z</lastmod>
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        <news:publication_date>2026-10-14T09:28:55.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>The Sun’s death could throw the outer solar system into chaos sooner than expected</news:title>
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        <image:title>The Sun’s death could throw the outer solar system into chaos sooner than expected</image:title>
        <image:caption>Calculations so far had suggested Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune would stick around for billions of years even after the Sun starts dying. A new study says that might not be the case.</image:caption>
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    <loc>https://starlust.org/taurid-meteor-shower-to-hit-first-peak-on-october-14-viewing-tips-and-what-to-expect-tonight/</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-10-14T08:28:57.000Z</lastmod>
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        <news:publication_date>2026-10-14T08:28:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>Taurid meteor shower to hit first peak on October 14, 2026—Viewing tips and what to expect tonight</news:title>
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        <image:title>Taurid meteor shower to hit first peak on October 14, 2026—Viewing tips and what to expect tonight</image:title>
        <image:caption>The Southern Taurids are a complex annual meteor shower and it will reach its first peak on the night of October 14. Here&#39;s all you need to know. </image:caption>
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    <loc>https://starlust.org/only-one-chance-esas-rosalind-franklin-rover-twin-navigates-mars-like-conditions-on-earth/</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-10-14T06:55:55.000Z</lastmod>
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        <news:publication_date>2026-10-14T06:55:06.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>&#39;Only one chance&#39;: ESA&#39;s Rosalind Franklin rover twin navigates Mars-like conditions on Earth</news:title>
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        <image:title>&#39;Only one chance&#39;: ESA&#39;s Rosalind Franklin rover twin navigates Mars-like conditions on Earth</image:title>
        <image:caption>Before ESA&#39;s Rosalind Franklin rover can look for signs of ancient life on Mars, it must get to the surface safely after landing.</image:caption>
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    <loc>https://starlust.org/a-new-time-zone-for-the-moon-nasa-white-paper-reveals-timekeeping-navigation-and-comms-plans/</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-10-14T05:20:15.000Z</lastmod>
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        <news:publication_date>2026-10-14T05:20:11.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>A new time zone for the Moon? NASA white paper reveals timekeeping, navigation and comms plans</news:title>
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        <image:title>A new time zone for the Moon? NASA white paper reveals timekeeping, navigation and comms plans</image:title>
        <image:caption>While operations on the Moon currently rely on Earth time, lunar time could soon be introduced as the frequency of missions goes up. </image:caption>
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    <loc>https://starlust.org/nasa-asks-citizens-for-space-jellyfish-photos-after-falcon-9-launch-to-iss-the-results-dont-disappoint/</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-10-14T04:17:13.000Z</lastmod>
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            <news:language>en</news:language>
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        <news:publication_date>2026-10-14T04:16:58.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>NASA asks citizens for ‘space jellyfish’ photos after Falcon 9 launch to ISS—the results don&#39;t disappoint</news:title>
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        <image:title>NASA asks citizens for ‘space jellyfish’ photos after Falcon 9 launch to ISS—the results don&#39;t disappoint</image:title>
        <image:caption>Several U.S. residents shared stunning visuals of the phenomenon from several locations in Florida as well as a few neighbouring states.</image:caption>
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	<url>
    <loc>https://starlust.org/watch-spacex-launches-6-300-pounds-of-cargo-and-the-final-solar-arrays-to-the-iss/</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-10-13T19:48:12.000Z</lastmod>
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        <news:publication_date>2026-10-13T19:48:12.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>Watch: SpaceX launches 6,300 pounds of cargo and the final solar arrays to the ISS</news:title>
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        <image:title>Watch: SpaceX launches 6,300 pounds of cargo and the final solar arrays to the ISS</image:title>
        <image:caption>SpaceX Dragon heads to the ISS with 6,300 pounds of cargo and the last solar arrays</image:caption>
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    <loc>https://starlust.org/spot-capella-arcturus-and-sirius-3-bright-stars-are-dazzling-the-october-night-sky/</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-10-13T12:09:51.000Z</lastmod>
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        <news:publication_date>2026-10-13T12:08:59.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>Spot Capella, Arcturus and Sirius: 3 bright stars are dazzling the October night sky</news:title>
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        <image:title>Spot Capella, Arcturus and Sirius: 3 bright stars are dazzling the October night sky</image:title>
        <image:caption>If you&#39;ve looked up at the sky this month, there&#39;s a chance you might have seen at least one of them. If not, this guide has you covered.</image:caption>
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	<url>
    <loc>https://starlust.org/aurora-forecast-high-speed-solar-wind-could-trigger-northern-lights-over-the-u-s-on-october-13/</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-10-13T08:50:47.000Z</lastmod>
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        <news:publication_date>2026-10-13T08:50:34.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>Aurora forecast: High speed solar wind could trigger northern lights over the U.S. on October 13</news:title>
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        <image:title>Aurora forecast: High speed solar wind could trigger northern lights over the U.S. on October 13</image:title>
        <image:caption>Check out which part of the United States will get to see the aurora tonight.</image:caption>
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	<url>
    <loc>https://starlust.org/nasas-perseverance-rover-breaks-off-world-driving-record-after-covering-over-28-miles-on-mars/</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-10-13T07:23:15.000Z</lastmod>
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        <news:publication_date>2026-10-13T07:22:28.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>NASA’s Perseverance rover breaks off-world driving record after covering over 28 miles on Mars</news:title>
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        <image:loc>https:https://media.pubninja.com/articles/brand-7/covers/1791868732316_00e4c9ee3fa0.jpg</image:loc>
        <image:title>NASA’s Perseverance rover breaks off-world driving record after covering over 28 miles on Mars</image:title>
        <image:caption>NASA&#39;s Perseverance continues to live up to its name.</image:caption>
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	<url>
    <loc>https://starlust.org/the-moon-will-pass-close-to-a-giant-red-star-on-october-14-heres-how-to-spot-it/</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-10-13T05:14:13.000Z</lastmod>
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        <news:publication_date>2026-10-13T05:13:19.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>The Moon will pass close to a giant red star on October 14—here&#39;s how to spot it</news:title>
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        <image:title>The Moon will pass close to a giant red star on October 14—here&#39;s how to spot it</image:title>
        <image:caption>The Moon will pass close to Antares, located roughly 550 light-years from Earth, on October 14, 2026, with a lunar occultation visible from select regions.</image:caption>
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	<url>
    <loc>https://starlust.org/uae-reveals-lander-for-its-bold-mission-to-seven-asteroids-launch-expected-in-march-2028/</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-10-13T00:33:08.000Z</lastmod>
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        <news:publication_date>2026-10-13T00:32:18.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>UAE reveals lander for its bold mission to seven asteroids; Launch expected in March 2028</news:title>
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        <image:title>UAE reveals lander for its bold mission to seven asteroids; Launch expected in March 2028</image:title>
        <image:caption>The lander is not expected to survive its arrival at the mysterious asteroid 269 Justitia.</image:caption>
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