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Astroscale France Signs €13.2M Subcontract with Exotrail for Eutelsat OneWeb Deorbiting Mission (ADRAS-J2)
Tokyo Brief Japan Overview Astroscale France SAS (ASFR) announced a €13.2 million subcontract with Exotrail SA to develop the ADRAS-J2 mission, targeting a Eutelsat OneWeb satellite for deorbiting. Scheduled for 2029-2030 as part of JAXA... -
NASA Adopts SpaceX Starlink Laser Communications for High-Definition Image Transmission from Artemis III Orion Spacecraft
NASA USA Overview NASA has decided to integrate SpaceX's Starlink laser communication capabilities for high-definition image transmission from the Orion spacecraft during the Artemis III mission. This adoption will enable detailed real-t... -
NASA’s Neil Gehrels Swift Observatory Falls from Orbit After Civilian Rescue Mission Fails
Science News USA Overview NASA's Neil Gehrels Swift Observatory is reported to be falling uncontrollably from orbit after a private rescue mission by Katalyst Space encountered technical difficulties and failed. This incident highlights ... -
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... -
Orbit Fab Successfully Completes On-Orbit Refueling Demonstration Mission, Establishing Sustainable Operations for Commercial Space
Orbit Fab Press Release USA Overview Orbit Fab, a provider of on-orbit refueling services, has announced the successful completion of its orbital refueling demonstration mission. Using its 'Gas Stations in Space' technology, the smooth r... -
China’s CNSA Reports Significant Progress in Tianwen-3 Mars Sample Return Mission Planning, Addressing Key Technical Challenges
Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) Report China Overview The China National Space Administration (CNSA) has reported significant progress on the detailed planning for its future Mars Sample Return mission, Tianwen-3, demonstrating major a... -
NASA’s Artemis II Sets Human Lunar Distance Record, But Lander Delays Force Artemis III Mission Replan to LEO Docking Tests
NASA USA Overview NASA's Artemis II mission, launched on April 1, 2026, successfully completed a ~10-day lunar orbital flight, setting a new human record for furthest travel from Earth at 406,771 km. The mission validated key Orion space... -
SpaceX Starship V3 Demonstrates Engine Shutdown Capability in Flight 12 Test, Targets Florida Launches and Booster Reuse by Year-End
OkDiario USA Overview SpaceX's Starship V3 completed its Flight 12 test on May 22, demonstrating crucial engine shutdown capabilities despite a booster anomaly that triggered an FAA investigation. The ambitious roadmap includes Starship ... -
NASA Announces Artemis III Crew for 2027 Earth Orbit Mission: Accelerating Human Return to Moon with HLS Lander Tests
NASA USA Overview NASA announced the crew for the Artemis III mission in 2027, comprising Commander Randy Bresnik, Pilot Luca Parmitano, and Mission Specialists Frank Rubio and Andre Douglas. The mission's primary objective is to demonst...
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