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Space Computing Shifts to Onboard AI Processing with Radiation-Hardened Solutions, Moving Beyond Orbital Data Centers
Forbes USA Overview Space computing is rapidly moving from large-scale orbital data center concepts to onboard processing, storage, and communication within satellites. This pivot is driven by the data explosion from high-performance sof... -
Redwire Partners with Kanematsu to Expand Space Infrastructure and Microgravity Technology Portfolio in Japan
SatNews USA Overview Redwire Corporation announced a strategic teaming agreement with Japan's Kanematsu Corporation to expand Redwire's space infrastructure and microgravity technology portfolio in Japan. Kanematsu will manage market acc... -
NASA’s Artemis Program Progresses: Artemis II Crewed Lunar Orbit in April 2026, Targeting 2028 Lunar Landing
NASA USA Overview NASA's Artemis program continues to advance, with Artemis II successfully completing the first crewed Orion spacecraft flight around the Moon in April 2026. Artemis III is planned for a 2027 low Earth orbit demonstratio... -
US DOD Highlights Microgravity’s Superiority in Protein Crystal and Semiconductor Manufacturing
RealClearDefense USA Overview A meta-analysis of microgravity experiments confirms over 70% of protein crystals grown in space surpass Earth-based counterparts in size, structure, and uniformity. Consequently, companies like Space Forge ... -
Microgravity and Low Pressure Unveil Unique Challenges for In-Space Carbon-Fiber Composite Manufacturing
ASME USA Overview New research highlights that microgravity and low pressure uniquely affect the in-space manufacturing of carbon-fiber-reinforced structures, differing from terrestrial physics. The study indicates weakened buoyancy in m... -
US FAA Completes Part 450 Transition for Commercial Space, Office of Space Commerce Advances Mission Authorization Proposal
Nelson Mullins USA Overview The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) completed its transition to the performance-based Part 450 launch and reentry licensing for commercial space in March 2026. Concurrently, the Office of Space Comm... -
Stoke Space Secures $1 Billion for Fully Reusable Nova Rocket, Targeting First Two-Stage Return Launch in August 2026
Briefs Finance USA Overview Stoke Space has raised $1 billion to accelerate development of its fully reusable Nova rocket, with a maiden launch targeting August 13, 2026, for a full two-stage return. Unlike partially reusable rockets, No... -
NASA and Northrop Grumman Repurpose Canceled Gateway HALO Module for Lunar Base Demonstration Missions
SpaceNews USA Overview NASA and Northrop Grumman are repurposing the previously canceled HALO (Habitation And Logistics Outpost) module, originally for the Gateway station, into three Lunar Infrastructure Demo (LID) missions. These missi... -
UK Satellite Applications Catapult to Launch “Levitas” Microgravity R&D Marketplace This Autumn
Satellite Applications Catapult UK Overview The UK's Satellite Applications Catapult announced it will launch "Levitas," a beta platform in Autumn 2026, designed to simplify access to microgravity R&D opportunities. Levitas will conn... -
NASA Completes LEMS Lunar Seismograph, Capable of Continuous Operation Through Lunar Night, for Artemis South Pole Mission
NASA USA Overview NASA has completed hardware development and testing for the Lunar Environment Monitoring Station (LEMS) payload, destined for deployment by Artemis astronauts near the Moon's South Pole. Designed to monitor the seismic ...
