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Italy to Use Italian Navy Tall Ship as Human-Stress Analog for Long-Duration Spaceflight

The Italian Space Agency (ASI) will use the Italian Navy’s 95-year-old tall ship as a platform to study how the human body responds to the stresses of long-duration spaceflight. The onboard research is intended to provide operational insight into physiological effects relevant to extended missions.

2026-05-31T07:27:33.819333-07:00

Bloomberg

Castlelake confirms it is evaluating a potential acquisition of easyJet

2026-05-29T12:24:24.572659-07:00

AeroTime

Starlux confirms 2027 nonstop expansion to Barcelona, Zurich, Auckland and Sydney

2026-05-29T02:43:10.937426-07:00

Space Intel Report

EU Space Act pushed back over sovereignty, dual-use and non-EU operator carve-outs

2026-05-29T14:25:37.344372-07:00

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European Spaceflight

Italy to Use Italian Navy Tall Ship as Human-Stress Analog for Long-Duration Spaceflight The Italian Space Agency (ASI) will use the Italian Navy’s 95-year-old tall ship as a platform to study how the human body responds to the stresses of long-duration spaceflight. The onboard research is intended to provide operational insight into physiological effects relevant to extended missions.

2026-05-31T07:27:33.819333-07:00

Italy to Use Italian Navy Tall Ship as Human-Stress Analog for Long-Duration Spaceflight

Space Intel Report

EU Space Act pushed back over sovereignty, dual-use and non-EU operator carve-outs The EU Competitiveness Council on May 29 said the latest EU Space Act iteration still leaves unresolved questions on how member states retain autonomy for military space systems, how dual-use assets are handled, and how non-EU space operators can conduct business under the framework.

2026-05-29T14:25:37.344372-07:00

EU Space Act pushed back over sovereignty, dual-use and non-EU operator carve-outs

Via Satellite

Telenor IoT and Sateliot expand global satellite-based IoT coverage via new partnership Sateliot has won a new deal with Telenor IoT to scale resilient, global IoT connectivity by combining terrestrial mobile coverage with satellite connectivity. The parties position the agreement as a “best of both worlds” approach, extending service reach where mobile networks are unavailable or insufficient.

2026-05-29T12:24:28.840471-07:00

Telenor IoT and Sateliot expand global satellite-based IoT coverage via new partnership

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Castlelake confirms it is evaluating a potential acquisition of easyJet US investment firm Castlelake has confirmed it is assessing a possible bid for UK low-cost carrier easyJet following media reports of interest. The discussions come amid reports valuing a deal at about £3 billion, positioning a potential ownership change for the airline.

2026-05-29T12:24:24.572659-07:00

Castlelake confirms it is evaluating a potential acquisition of easyJet

Space Intel Report

Viasat readies partner push for Equatys JV as Space42 deal nears; seeks EU extension of European Aviation Network Viasat says partner announcements tied to its Equatys joint venture with Space42 are imminent, while the company plans to pursue an EU extension of the European Aviation Network. The moves signal continued investment in satellite broadband service partnerships and network continuity within Europe.

2026-05-29T11:19:56.251533-07:00

Viasat readies partner push for Equatys JV as Space42 deal nears; seeks EU extension of European Aviation Network

Vertical Mag

Romania expands ISR capability with additional Quantum Systems Vector reconnaissance systems Quantum Systems is increasing its footprint in Romania by supplying additional Vector reconnaissance systems for European defense surveillance missions. The move underscores continued emphasis on persistent ISR coverage, including around regional flashpoints where UAV activity has recently driven air-defense posture changes.

2026-05-29T06:41:40.853032-07:00

Romania expands ISR capability with additional Quantum Systems Vector reconnaissance systems

Bloomberg

Danish pension fund Akademikerpension blacklists SpaceX ahead of IPO over governance and “overvalued” stock Akademikerpension says it has placed SpaceX on its portfolio exclusion list ahead of the company’s initial public offering, citing concerns about SpaceX’s governance structure and an “overvalued” stock. The decision comes as SpaceX’s IPO is expected to expand passive ownership and formalize Elon Musk’s 85% voting control post-listing.

2026-05-29T05:24:38.666761-07:00

Danish pension fund Akademikerpension blacklists SpaceX ahead of IPO over governance and “overvalued” stock

AeroTime

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Starlux confirms 2027 nonstop expansion to Barcelona, Zurich, Auckland and Sydney Taiwan’s STARLUX Airlines has confirmed plans for 2027 nonstop growth beyond its initial focus on US West Coast markets, adding Europe (Barcelona and Zurich) and Australasia (Sydney and Auckland). The network push positions Taipei as a direct long-haul hub with trans-Tasman service feeding into the wider itinerary.

2026-05-29T02:43:10.937426-07:00

Starlux confirms 2027 nonstop expansion to Barcelona, Zurich, Auckland and Sydney

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Italy to Use Italian Navy Tall Ship as Human-Stress Analog for Long-Duration Spaceflight

Castlelake confirms it is evaluating a potential acquisition of easyJet

Starlux confirms 2027 nonstop expansion to Barcelona, Zurich, Auckland and Sydney

EU Space Act pushed back over sovereignty, dual-use and non-EU operator carve-outs

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