Webinar on MOSA Interoperability Standards for Space Systems – August 26, 2026
The webinar will discuss standards for interoperable space systems and their implementation.
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TechnoMile’s Five-Year Sustained Growth Recognized with Place on the 2026 Inc. 5000 List
This recognition reflects the company's consistent growth in the space industry technology sector.
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SpaceX
SpaceX increasing footprint in missile defense
The expansion marks a significant shift in the company's role in national security space programs.
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NASA
Building the Moon Base: NASA Stories at the Ion
Establishing a lunar base will involve addressing numerous technological and logistical challenges in a harsh environment.
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Space Station
NASA Shares Station Research Today Supporting Moon, Mars Tomorrow
Research conducted on the space station aims to inform and improve the safety and efficacy of future deep space missions.
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Space Policy
Former Space Force general joins Lunar Outpost board
The appointment brings high-level military expertise to the company's leadership team.
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Satellites
BlackSky wins seven-figure, multiyear international contract
This contract expands BlackSky's global customer base and revenue streams.
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Why Golden Dome Demands a Reimagined and Revitalized Industrial Base
This shift necessitates a domestic manufacturing infrastructure capable of supporting national security needs
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Rocket Launches
First Neutron launch may slip to 2027
Delays could impact Rocket Lab's competitive position in the launch market.
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SpaceX
Starbase Production lining up future vehicles
Multiple vehicles are being prepared for upcoming test flights and commercial missions.
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Proteus Space Names Maj. Gen. Kim Crider (USAF, Ret.) to Board of Directors
The appointment adds significant military and space industry expertise to the company's leadership team.
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Rocket Launches
H3 launches navigation satellite
The successful launch marks a major recovery for Japan's space program after a previous failure.
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Astronomy
A total solar eclipse is coming to Europe
The eclipse will be visible from a narrow path across the continent.
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Italy Appoints Career Diplomat as Space Agency Extraordinary Commissioner
The appointment fills a leadership gap at the agency amid ongoing national space policy reviews and budget negotiations.
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Space Station
Sophie Adenot’s first spacewalk
The spacewalk is a critical maintenance task to ensure reliable communications between the station and Mission Control.
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Astronomy
Dust and water spotted close to giant black hole
These findings have implications for understanding the complex interplay between black holes and star formation in galactic centers.
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NASA
Curiosity Blog, Sols 4968-4974: Rock Climbing Towards the Discontinuity
Further investigation of this geological feature may shed light on Mars' ancient environmental history.
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Solar System
APOD: 2026 August 11 – Six Moons of Saturn
The featured image highlights the diversity of Saturn's natural satellites in a single frame.
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Bountiful Roebuck Bay
Variations in water levels and sediment transport support a rich ecosystem in the bay.
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China in Space
Chinese LM-7A Rocket Fails
This failure may impact upcoming Chinese space missions that rely on the Long March 7A rocket for deployment.
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Rocket Launches
Window for 2026 launch debut of Rocket Lab’s Neutron rocket ‘is narrowing’ as development continues
Delays could impact the company's competitive position in the emerging commercial launch market.
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Rocket Launches
Rocket Lab builds deployable infrastructure for Electron launches
This modular system enables launch operations from remote locations with minimal site preparation required
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Rocket Launches
Kepler books Neutron for 2028 optical relay launch
This launch will support higher bandwidth connectivity services for Kepler's government and commercial customers.
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NASA
Community College Instructors Bring Astronomy Textbook Into 21st Century
This updated approach aims to enhance student engagement and understanding of astronomy concepts through interactive learning methods.
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