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Report urges US framework for responding to hostile acts in space, calls for space-autonomy authority architecture before 2027

A new set of studies says the U.S. needs clearer rules and an “authority architecture” to govern space autonomy and command decisions ahead of 2027. The work also examines Space Force options for managing threats that could escalate into conflict, alongside arguments for expanding US operational presence on the Moon as activity intensifies.

2026-06-23T03:13:00.994667-07:00

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NASA says Starliner return to flight could slip by up to a year as safety review progresses

2026-06-22T18:57:39.576531-07:00

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ESA astronauts validate European spacesuit prototype on the ISS; water survival trials complete for a second suit variant

2026-06-22T04:24:13.960443-07:00

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Astroscale funding boost to move from on-orbit servicing tech demos toward a recurring mission cadence

2026-06-22T05:26:54.035653-07:00

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Report urges US framework for responding to hostile acts in space, calls for space-autonomy authority architecture before 2027 A new set of studies says the U.S. needs clearer rules and an “authority architecture” to govern space autonomy and command decisions ahead of 2027. The work also examines Space Force options for managing threats that could escalate into conflict, alongside arguments for expanding US operational presence on the Moon as activity intensifies.

2026-06-23T03:13:00.994667-07:00

Report urges US framework for responding to hostile acts in space, calls for space-autonomy authority architecture before 2027

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NASA says Starliner return to flight could slip by up to a year as safety review progresses NASA’s safety advisers say progress continues in resolving issues with Boeing’s CST-100 Starliner, but a return to flight may not occur for as long as a year. The schedule uncertainty follows NASA’s earlier suspension of crewed Starliner flights pending corrective actions.

2026-06-22T18:57:39.576531-07:00

NASA says Starliner return to flight could slip by up to a year as safety review progresses

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Astroscale funding boost to move from on-orbit servicing tech demos toward a recurring mission cadence Astroscale says it is using a recent capital infusion to transition from technology demonstration flights to a regular series of on-orbit servicing missions. The funding is intended to support its growth strategy as the company works to operationalize spacecraft-servicing operations rather than one-off experiments.

2026-06-22T05:26:54.035653-07:00

Astroscale funding boost to move from on-orbit servicing tech demos toward a recurring mission cadence

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ESA astronauts validate European spacesuit prototype on the ISS; water survival trials complete for a second suit variant ESA astronaut Sophie Adenot tested a European spacesuit prototype aboard the International Space Station, completing ISS-based evaluation of the new suit design. A second European suit variant has finished water survival trials in Marseille, reducing risk ahead of broader suit qualification and operational use.

2026-06-22T04:24:13.960443-07:00

ESA astronauts validate European spacesuit prototype on the ISS; water survival trials complete for a second suit variant

Spaceflight Now

Roman Space Telescope arrives at Kennedy for ~70 days of prelaunch processing before Aug. 30 Falcon Heavy liftoff NASA’s Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope arrived at Kennedy Space Center on a Pegasus barge to begin final prelaunch preparations. The observatory is set for an Aug. 30 launch aboard a Falcon Heavy, with roughly 70 days of processing ahead of liftoff later this summer.

2026-06-21T17:54:09.397656-07:00

Roman Space Telescope arrives at Kennedy for ~70 days of prelaunch processing before Aug. 30 Falcon Heavy liftoff

Bloomberg

Backlash over Artemis III’s all-male crew as NASA readies next SLS flight NASA’s Artemis III crew announcement drew immediate public criticism after all four astronauts were men, raising questions as the agency moves into execution mode. In parallel, NASA is preparing the next SLS rocket for flight while continuing efforts to streamline SLS production.

2026-06-20T05:41:18.010315-07:00

Backlash over Artemis III’s all-male crew as NASA readies next SLS flight

Space.com

Need for a lunar building code: safety standards for habitats and Moon-base construction An expert argues NASA’s push for a sustained human presence on the Moon will require a dedicated lunar building code to manage construction and safety during base assembly and operations. The point frames standards as a gating factor alongside landing reliability and site risk.

2026-06-20T03:04:05.916246-07:00

Need for a lunar building code: safety standards for habitats and Moon-base construction

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NASA advances DAPHNE twin-satellite concept to improve space-weather forecasting NASA has selected the DAPHNE mission concept for development, using twin satellites to study how space weather interacts with Earth’s atmosphere. The goal is to refine predictions of space-weather impacts on key technologies—such as GPS, low Earth orbit operations, and human activity in space.

2026-06-19T05:12:21.259131-07:00

NASA advances DAPHNE twin-satellite concept to improve space-weather forecasting

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Report urges US framework for responding to hostile acts in space, calls for space-autonomy authority architecture before 2027

NASA says Starliner return to flight could slip by up to a year as safety review progresses

ESA astronauts validate European spacesuit prototype on the ISS; water survival trials complete for a second suit variant

Astroscale funding boost to move from on-orbit servicing tech demos toward a recurring mission cadence

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