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Axelspace Secures Japan’s MoD Satellite Constellation Contract
Axelspace Corporation, a leading developer and operator of microsatellites dedicated to realising its vision of “Space within Your Reach,” announced that, for the purpose of carrying out the Ministry of Defence’s satellite constellation project, it has entered into a contract with Tri-Sat Constellation Co., Ltd. and Mitsui Bussan Aerospace Co., Ltd. for the acquisition of optical…
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NASA says it needs to haul the Artemis II rocket back to the hangar for repairs
A day after NASA officials expressed optimism that they could be ready to launch the Artemis II mission around the Moon next month, the space agency’s administrator announced Saturday that a new problem will require the removal of the rocket from its launch pad in Florida. The latest issue appeared Friday evening, when data showed…
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Juno data provides insight into thickness of Europa’s surface ice sheet
Using recent data from NASA’s Juno orbiter, scientists have uncovered new details on the thickness and structure of Europa’s surface ice shell, which encases the Jovian moon’s subsurface ocean. For planetary scientists and astrobiologists, Europa’s ocean makes the moon one of the most likely places for life to exist outside of Earth. Since entering orbit…
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Study shows how rocket launches pollute the atmosphere
New research published Thursday bolsters growing concerns that a handful of companies and countries are using the global atmospheric commons as a dumping ground for potentially toxic and climate-altering industrial waste byproducts from loosely regulated commercial space flights. The new study analyzed a plume of pollution trailing part of a Falcon rocket that crashed through…
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After fueling test, optimism grows for March launch of Artemis II to the Moon
A second fueling test on NASA’s Space Launch System rocket ended Thursday night, giving senior managers enough confidence to move forward with plans to launch four astronauts around the Moon as soon as March 6. Unlike the first attempt to load propellants into the SLS rocket on February 2, there were no major leaks during…
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NASA’s Artemis 2 rocket hit by new problem expected to bump moonshot into early April
A closeup view shows the NASA’s Artemis 2 SLS (Space Launch System) rocket with the Orion spacecraft and launch abort system atop at Launch Complex 39B at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida on Tuesday, Feb. 10, 2026. The Artemis 2 test flight will take Commander Reid Wiseman, Pilot Victor Glover, and Mission Specialist Christina…
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SpaceX’s most-flown Falcon booster launches on record 33rd flight
A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket lifts off from Space Launch Complex 40 (SLC-40) at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station to begin the Starlink 6-104 mission on Feb. 21, 2026. Image: Michael Cain/Spaceflight Now Update Feb. 21, 12 a.m. EST (0500 UTC): SpaceX confirms satellite deployment. SpaceX’s most flown Falcon 9 rocket booster launched once again…
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Helium problem forces NASA to delay Artemis 2 launch to the moon and roll back the rocket
NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman, far left, walks around Launch Complex 39B at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida with a team of troubleshooters working on a helium flow issue with the Space Launch System rocket in the background. (NASA Photo) NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman says the giant rocket set to send four astronauts around the…
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NASA chief classifies Starliner flight as “Type A” mishap, says agency made mistakes
NASA on Thursday announced it has formally classified the 2024 crewed flight of the Starliner spacecraft as a “Type A” mishap, an acknowledgement that the test flight was a serious failure. As part of the announcement, NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman sent an agency-wide letter that recognized the shortcomings of both Starliner’s developer, Boeing, as well…
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GomSpace Grows Revenue 72% in 2025, Projects Continued Growth in 2026
European smallsat manufacturer GomSpace reported a record year of revenue in 2025, growing revenue by 72% compared to 2024. The company reported 442 million Swedish krona ($49 million) in revenue in 2025, on the higher range of its guidance. GomSpace is based in Denmark and listed on Nasdaq Stockholm. The company reported 2025 financials on…