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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... -
Goodfellow Offers High-Performance Materials Macor® and Kapton® for Demanding Space Applications
Goodfellow USA Overview Goodfellow announced enhanced offerings of Macor® and Kapton® to meet the rigorous demands of satellite propulsion and other space technologies. Macor®, a machinable glass ceramic, provides excellent performance i... -
China’s LandSpace Achieves First Land-Based Recovery of Zhuque-3 Reusable Rocket First Stage, Bolstering Low-Cost Space Access
Aerospace Global News China Overview Chinese private aerospace firm LandSpace successfully executed the first land-based recovery of its Zhuque-3 reusable rocket's first stage on August 19. This landmark achievement, China's first orbita... -
ISRO Unveils Advanced Thermal Protection System for Gaganyaan Crew Module, Withstanding 1800°C Re-entry Temperatures
INSIGHTS IAS India Overview The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has disclosed details of the Thermal Protection System (TPS) for its Gaganyaan crew module, designed to protect astronauts during Earth re-entry. This advanced abl... -
ISRO Reveals 30-35mm Ablative Thermal Protection System Designed to Withstand 1,800°C for Gaganyaan Crew Module Re-entry
INSIGHTS IAS India Overview The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has detailed the Thermal Protection System (TPS) for its Gaganyaan human spaceflight mission, currently undergoing uncrewed flight tests. The Gaganyaan crew module... -
NASA JPL Initiates Testing of “HPSC,” an AI-Ready Space Processor 500x Faster Than Current Chips
Times of India USA Overview NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) has begun testing its High Performance Spaceflight Computing (HPSC) processor, reportedly 500 times faster than current radiation-hardened space chips. This palm-sized, A... -
NASA’s HPSC Processor Achieves 500x Faster Performance in JPL Tests, Paving the Way for Autonomous Space AI and Deep-Space Missions
Space Daily USA Overview NASA's High-Performance Spaceflight Computing (HPSC) processor demonstrated a remarkable 500-fold increase in processing speed compared to current radiation-hardened spaceflight chips during tests at the Jet Prop... -
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... -
ISS National Lab Selects Eight Startups for Orbital Edge Accelerator, Including Astrileux for EUV Photomasks and Micro-gRx for Cell-Free Nanodrugs, Accelerating Microgravity Manufacturing
Military Aerospace USA Overview The ISS National Lab has selected eight promising startups, including Astrileux and Micro-gRx, for its "Orbital Edge Accelerator" program, aimed at accelerating commercial space innovation. Chosen companie... -
Rocket Lab’s Neutron Rocket Debut Likely Delayed to 2027 Due to Qualification Test Progress, Government Contracts Secured
Spaceflight Now USA Overview Rocket Lab's Neutron rocket debut is likely delayed to 2027 due to qualification test progress, though the company maintains its goal of delivering the rocket to the launch pad by Q4 2026, admitting a year-en...
