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Hydrogen leak during SLS wet dress rehearsal pushes Artemis 2 launch to March

NASA postponed the Artemis 2 crewed lunar flyby from February to at least March after engineers detected cryogenic hydrogen leaks during a final SLS fueling test and wet dress rehearsal. The agency halted a practice countdown and will brief the public while teams troubleshoot and retest.

2026-02-03T00:13:21.620861-08:00

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China to conduct in‑flight abort test of new Mengzhou crew spacecraft next week

2026-02-06T02:22:21.294454-08:00

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Voyager Technologies and Max Space partner to develop expandable lunar habitats

2026-02-05T06:35:36.612826-08:00

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SpaceX Dragon prepares to berth with the ISS — first private spacecraft to reach the station

2026-02-04T22:14:00.073201-08:00

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China to conduct in‑flight abort test of new Mengzhou crew spacecraft next week China will conduct an in‑flight abort test of its new-generation Mengzhou crew spacecraft next week, a critical validation of its crew‑safety systems and an essential milestone in Beijing’s human spaceflight programme. The trial will assess the vehicle’s ability to separate and protect a crew during a launch emergency.

2026-02-06T02:22:21.294454-08:00

China to conduct in‑flight abort test of new Mengzhou crew spacecraft next week

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Toxic Martian soil chemical could enable on‑site habitat construction New lab experiments show a toxic chemical in Martian regolith can be converted into useful construction feedstock, suggesting future crews might fabricate habitats on‑site rather than hauling material from Earth. Replicating the process under true Martian conditions is the critical next step to validate in‑situ construction potential.

2026-02-05T08:09:59.215332-08:00

Toxic Martian soil chemical could enable on‑site habitat construction

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Voyager Technologies and Max Space partner to develop expandable lunar habitats Voyager Technologies and Max Space will collaborate to adapt Max Space's expandable-habitat technology for lunar exploration, combining Voyager's commercial habitat ambitions with Max Space's softgoods expertise to advance deployable surface infrastructure for sustained lunar operations. The agreement targets early-stage development and demonstration efforts.

2026-02-05T06:35:36.612826-08:00

Voyager Technologies and Max Space partner to develop expandable lunar habitats

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SpaceX Dragon prepares to berth with the ISS — first private spacecraft to reach the station SpaceX's Dragon spacecraft, launched on a Falcon 9, is preparing to berth with the International Space Station, marking the first time a private spacecraft has reached the station. The approach represents a major milestone in commercial operations supporting station logistics and on-orbit presence.

2026-02-04T22:14:00.073201-08:00

SpaceX Dragon prepares to berth with the ISS — first private spacecraft to reach the station

Space Daily

Reproductive health in space: Experts flag immediate fertility risks for commercial and long‑duration flights As space tourism expands and missions extend, scientists say reproductive health has moved from a theoretical concern to an immediate operational challenge: radiation and microgravity may threaten human fertility. An expert report urges safety, transparency and ethical planning before commercial and long‑duration flights become routine.

2026-02-04T03:57:53.348447-08:00

Reproductive health in space: Experts flag immediate fertility risks for commercial and long‑duration flights

SpaceWatch Global

Why microgravity commercialization is stalled — and how Lucerne aims to fix it Microgravity is shifting from a pure science domain to an industrial tool across biomanufacturing, advanced materials, cosmetics and pharmaceuticals, but commercialization has stalled. Lucerne lays out a plan to tackle the commercial barriers and accelerate routine access to on‑orbit research and manufacturing capabilities.

2026-02-04T03:55:05.165850-08:00

Why microgravity commercialization is stalled — and how Lucerne aims to fix it

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Why microgravity commercialization is stalled — and how Lucerne aims to fix it

2026-02-04T03:55:05.165850-08:00

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Hydrogen leak during SLS wet dress rehearsal pushes Artemis 2 launch to March NASA postponed the Artemis 2 crewed lunar flyby from February to at least March after engineers detected cryogenic hydrogen leaks during a final SLS fueling test and wet dress rehearsal. The agency halted a practice countdown and will brief the public while teams troubleshoot and retest.

2026-02-03T00:13:21.620861-08:00

Hydrogen leak during SLS wet dress rehearsal pushes Artemis 2 launch to March

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Hydrogen leak during SLS wet dress rehearsal pushes Artemis 2 launch to March

China to conduct in‑flight abort test of new Mengzhou crew spacecraft next week

Voyager Technologies and Max Space partner to develop expandable lunar habitats

SpaceX Dragon prepares to berth with the ISS — first private spacecraft to reach the station

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