Space & Astronomy: SpaceX’s Starship finally reached orbit for the first time, deploying 26 next-gen Starlink V3 satellites—then cut the mission short after an engine shutdown, with the craft returning to splash down near Hawaii. Chile Science & Research: The Giant Magellan Telescope project is moving toward contractor selection for the Chile-based 22-story precision enclosure, with an industry briefing planned for early November and a request for qualifications targeted for early 2027. Chile Tech & Fintech: Getnet and Nayax announced a global strategic partnership to speed integrated payments for unattended commerce; Nayax will roll out through Getnet’s Chile network first, then expand across Spain, Portugal, Brazil, Mexico and Argentina. Climate & Weather: Forecasters say this El Niño is already surpassing past records, driving drought in some regions and flooding risk in others via changes in Pacific warm water and rising air. Education Policy: An OECD report warns teacher shortages are hitting math and science hardest, with recruitment and qualification gaps especially severe in rural and disadvantaged areas, including Chile. Food Tech in Chile: Hectre’s Arc Gate uses automated machine vision and AI sampling to assess incoming cherries’ size and color at scale, aiming to improve packing and storage decisions earlier in the process.