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Breaking the Plutonium Monopoly: ESA Fuels Deep Space Independence with Americium-241 RTGs
Science/Tech Article Europe Overview The European Space Agency (ESA) has achieved a major breakthrough by extracting Americium-241 from civilian nuclear waste to create proprietary Radioisotope Thermoelectric Generators (RTGs). These new... -
NASA Begins RS-25 Engine Integration for Artemis III SLS Rocket, Crew Training Advances for Lunar Mission
NASA USA Overview NASA has commenced the critical RS-25 engine installation onto the Space Launch System (SLS) rocket core stage for the upcoming Artemis III crewed lunar mission, marking significant hardware progress. Concurrently, the ... -
JAXA’s Integrated Biobank ibSLS for Spaceflight Research Begins Full Operations, Accelerating Space Medicine and Disease Research
JAXA Human Spaceflight Technology Directorate Japan Overview JAXA announced the full operational launch of ibSLS, an integrated biobank designed to unlock new discoveries from spaceflight research. This biobank will collect and manage da... -
ESA Invests €65 Million in Ispace-Europe’s Lunar Polar Rover for Sustainable Water Ice and Helium-3 Extraction
Spacetech Europe Overview The European Space Agency (ESA) has committed €65 million to Ispace-Europe's Luxembourg-based mission to prospect for lunar polar ice. This significant investment aims to develop sustainable extraction technolog... -
Saarland University to Launch First ISS Mission for Remote Study of Metallic Glass Alloy Properties Using High-Temperature Levitating Droplets, Advancing New Material Development
EurekAlert! Germany Overview A materials science research team led by Professor Ralf Busch at Saarland University is preparing for the world's first space science mission to remotely study metallic glass alloy properties on the Internati... -
ESA’s BioOrbit Project: Crystallizing the Future of Antibody Drugs in Microgravity
ESA BSGN Europe Overview The European Space Agency's BioOrbit project is leveraging microgravity to produce superior protein crystals, critical for enhancing the formulation and delivery of antibody-based cancer therapies and other biolo... -
Space Economy Attracts $2.7 Billion in Q1 VC Funding, SpaceX Completes Largest IPO in History
The Dark Side Of The Boom USA Overview In Q1 2026, the space technology sector saw approximately $2.7 billion in venture capital investment, alongside SpaceX's completion of the largest IPO in history in June 2026. The U.S. Space Force b... -
In-Space Manufacturing Accelerates Orbital Economy with Commercial Breakthroughs from Varda, Redwire, and Northrop Grumman
Vertex AI Search (Google Cloud Blog) USA Overview Microgravity manufacturing is rapidly transitioning from research to market, offering unique advantages for forming materials difficult or impossible to create on Earth. Varda Space Indus... -
ESA Unveils Advanced Lunar Lander Strategy for Precision Exploration and Resource Utilization
ESA News Europe Overview The European Space Agency (ESA) has announced a comprehensive development program for advanced lunar lander technology. This initiative prioritizes pinpoint landing accuracy, robust power systems for extended ope... -
Advanced Thermal Protection System for Venus Missions Developed: New Ablator Material Validated for 2000°C, High-Pressure Environments
Journal of Spacecraft and Rockets (Preprint) International Overview Development is underway for an advanced Thermal Protection System (TPS) for future Venus missions, capable of withstanding the extreme high temperatures (over 2000°C) an...
