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NanoRacks and Boeing to build first commercial airlock module for the International Space Station

NanoRacks and Boeing will build the first commercial airlock module for the International Space Station, marking a private‑sector hardware addition to the orbiting laboratory. The module represents the first commercially provided airlock to be integrated with the ISS, to be launched and installed on the station.

2026-04-01T21:01:59.196621-07:00
defense   Missile Systems & Strategic Weapons   Defense Budgets & Spending   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact   Asia-Pacific (APAC)  
New York Times • Aaron Krolik, Farah Stockman

Iran War Showcases Strength of South Korean Defense Sector

By New York Times: Missile interceptors made by the South Korean firm LIG Nex1 are said to be performing well, at a small fraction of the cost of U.S. interceptors.

2026-04-01T21:21:27.909537-07:00
space   China   Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation   Space Exploration & Science Missions   Space Policy & International Cooperation   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact   NASA  
New York Times • Joy Dong, Selam Gebrekidan

China’s Aiming for the Moon, and NASA Is Looking Over Its Shoulder

By New York Times: The U.S. space agency launched a lunar flyby Wednesday, but Beijing is pursuing its own space program with formidable focus. Here’s what we know about it, in photos and videos.

2026-04-01T21:21:40.967519-07:00