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WHAT WE NEED TO KNOW: OCTOBER 2, 2026
1. Astronaut Jessica Watkins Leads Historic SpaceX Mission to Space Station
NASA astronaut Jessica Watkins made history as the first Black woman to command an orbital spaceflight mission. The four-person crew launched aboard a SpaceX rocket for a six-month research stay on the International Space Station. Mission progress and live docking coverage are available through NASA Space Station Updates.
2. Former Dallas Police Officer Amber Guyger Granted Parole
The Texas Board of Pardons and Parole approved release for former officer Amber Guyger after seven years in prison. Guyger was convicted of…
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