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iSpace Secures Up to ¥20 Billion JAXA Grant for High-Precision Lunar Polar Landing Technology Development
ispace Japan Overview iSpace has been awarded a grant of up to ¥20 billion (approximately $130 million USD) from JAXA's Space Strategy Fund Program Phase 2 for its "High-Precision Lunar Polar Landing Technology" project. This significant... -
Lunar Quake Analysis Unlocks Potential for Mapping Subsurface Water Ice, Published in Science Advances
ScienceDaily USA Overview New research published in Science Advances suggests that analyzing the propagation patterns of lunar quakes can enable the identification and mapping of hidden subsurface water ice on the Moon. This innovative t... -
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...
