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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 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 ... -
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... -
NASA’s CAPSTONE 02 Mission to Demonstrate Autonomous Navigation and Communication Technologies in Lunar Orbit by 2027, Supporting Artemis Program
NASA USA Overview NASA announced the CAPSTONE 02 mission, slated for launch in 2027, will demonstrate advanced technologies in cislunar space, including rendezvous and proximity operations, autonomous navigation, and cislunar communicati... -
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... -
Astroscale’s ELSA-M Secures UK ‘Astra Carta Seal’ and Completes Vibration Tests, Signaling Flight Readiness for On-Orbit Debris Removal Demo
Astroscale / UK Space Agency Announcement UK Overview Astroscale's ELSA-M mission has been awarded the 'Astra Carta Seal' by the UK Space Agency, recognizing its commitment to on-orbit servicing and space debris removal. The mission, whi... -
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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