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Northrop Grumman Launches Robotic Space Vehicle for On-Orbit Servicing: Extending Satellite Lifespans and Enhancing Operational Flexibility
Military & Aerospace Electronics USA Overview Northrop Grumman has successfully launched a Mission Robotic Vehicle (MRV) and three Mission Extension Pods (MEPs) designed to autonomously repair, inspect, relocate, and extend the lifespan ... -
Space Oncology Emerges as New Frontier: Revolutionizing Cancer Research and Drug Discovery in Microgravity
Drishti IAS India Overview Space oncology is rapidly emerging as a new research frontier, investigating how microgravity and space radiation influence cancer progression, tumor modeling, drug discovery, and treatment response. The unique... -
U.S. GAO Warns NASA: Budget Cuts and Program Changes Jeopardize Artemis Mission Success
U.S. GAO USA Overview The U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) released a report on NASA's major projects, highlighting that changes to the Artemis mission plan and significant 2025 personnel reductions could severely impact futur... -
Japan’s Interstellar Technologies Unveils Progress on Hokkaido Spaceport’s Launch Complex 1
Interstellar Technologies Inc. Japan Overview Japanese private space transport company Interstellar Technologies (IST) has released a video update on the construction of 'Launch Complex 1' at Hokkaido Spaceport. This facility is crucial ... -
NASA Astronaut Concludes ISS Mission, Reports Breakthrough in Microgravity Protein and Semiconductor Crystal Growth
NASA USA Overview NASA astronaut Chris Williams has completed his International Space Station (ISS) mission, reporting successful growth of high-quality protein and semiconductor crystals in microgravity. These space-grown crystals exhib... -
Amazon Leo Announces 100 Gbps Optical Intersatellite Links to Build High-Speed, Low-Latency Mesh Network Challenging Starlink
Orbital Radar USA Overview Amazon's 'Amazon Leo' (formerly Project Kuiper) low Earth orbit satellite constellation will incorporate 100 Gbps optical intersatellite links (OISL) on each satellite. This will create a space-based mesh netwo... -
Japan’s ispace Secures Domestic H3 Rocket for 2028 ULTRA Lunar Lander Mission
The Japan Times Japan Overview Japanese space startup ispace has contracted Mitsubishi Heavy Industries to launch its next-generation 'ULTRA' lunar lander using the domestic H3 rocket in 2028, marking the first time ispace will use a Jap... -
ASMPT’s Advanced Packaging Business Achieves Record Sales in H1 2026, Driven by Surging AI Demand
ASMPT Singapore Overview ASMPT reported robust financial results for the first half of 2026, with its Advanced Packaging (AP) business achieving record sales, significantly propelled by escalating AI demand. Key contributors included The... -
SiC Power Modules Get a Boost: Advanced Packaging with AMB and Embedded Die Transforms EV and AI Data Centers
[Industry Publication/Research] Global Overview Advanced packaging technologies for Silicon Carbide (SiC) power modules are dramatically improving thermal management and power density in electric vehicle (EV) inverters and AI data center... -
ASE Technology Bets Big on AI: $10.5 Billion Record Capex to Double Advanced Packaging by 2027
TrendForce Taiwan Overview ASE Technology Holding is significantly increasing its 2026 capital expenditure to a record $10.5 billion, aiming to double the revenue of its leading-edge advanced packaging (LEAP) business by 2027. This ambit...
