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Rocket Lab Propels Japan’s iQPS Closer to Global SAR Constellation Vision with MIKURA-I Launch
Space New Zealand Overview Rocket Lab has successfully launched Japan's iQPS Earth observation radar satellite, QPS-SAR-13 (MIKURA-I), using its Electron rocket, marking its 13th Electron mission in 2026. This deployment is a critical st... -
Eascra Biotech Demonstrates 40-50% Efficacy Boost in Microgravity-Manufactured Pharmaceuticals on ISS
Mettler Toledo (Balancing the Future Podcast) USA Overview Eascra Biotech, with NASA support, has successfully demonstrated that manufacturing drug delivery technologies in microgravity on the International Space Station (ISS) can enhanc... -
K2 Space, Founded by Former SpaceX Engineers, Raises $500M to Mass-Produce Low-Cost, High-Power Satellites
YouTube USA Overview K2 Space, a company founded by former SpaceX engineers, has secured $500 million in funding to significantly scale up its satellite production capabilities. The company specializes in manufacturing low-cost, high-pow... -
NASA Completes Orion Module Integration for Artemis III, Targets 2027 Launch to Test Commercial Lunar Landers
NASA USA Overview NASA achieved a significant milestone for its Artemis III crewed demonstration mission, completing the integration of the Orion crew and service modules on July 30. Slated for a 2027 launch, Artemis III will test rendez... -
Rocket Lab, with $1.1B+ Backlog and 50+ Electron Launches, Targets 2026 Neutron Debut to Capture Falcon 9 Market Segment
TradingKey USA Overview Rocket Lab is aggressively expanding its small satellite launch services and space systems manufacturing, underpinned by over 50 successful Electron launches and a robust $1.1 billion+ backlog. Its reusable medium... -
FAA Proposes Waiving 13 Federal Environmental Laws to Streamline Commercial Space Licensing
HSToday USA Overview The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has proposed a rule change to waive requirements from 13 federal environmental laws, aiming to significantly streamline the commercial space licensing process. This move... -
NASA to Launch Two CAPSTONE 02 Probes in 2027 to Test Complex Three-Body Orbits for Lunar Infrastructure
Space USA Overview NASA plans to launch two CAPSTONE 02 maneuverable probes into lunar orbit in 2027 to investigate the effects of complex gravitational environments, specifically "three-body orbits," on spacecraft. This mission aims to ... -
China’s Commercial Space Sector Surges to 600 Companies Post-2014 Reforms, Reshaping Global Space Economy
Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) Report China Overview China's commercial space sector has rapidly expanded to approximately 600 companies since private investment was opened in 2014. This growth spans launch service... -
iSpace Selects MHI H3 Rocket for 2028 Lunar Lander Mission with “ULTRA”
The Japan Times Japan Overview Japanese lunar exploration company iSpace has signed a contract with Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) to launch its new "ULTRA" lunar lander aboard an H3 rocket in 2028. This marks iSpace's first mission u... -
TSMC CoWoS Advanced Packaging Becomes Critical Bottleneck in AI Chip Supply, Sold Out Through 2026
Tech Times USA Overview The bottleneck in AI chip production has shifted from silicon manufacturing to advanced packaging, specifically TSMC's CoWoS technology, with capacity fully booked until the end of 2026. A severe shortage of ABF s...
