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spaceNEXT: shaping in‑space manufacturing, refueling and new space supply chains

spaceNEXT convened industry leaders to define the new‑space economy, concentrating on in‑space manufacturing, refueling infrastructure, space‑driven logistics and emergent supply chains for resources, research and orbital homesteads. Sessions highlighted technical, commercial and industrial pathways to scale fabrication, fuel depots and in‑orbit logistics.

2026-02-05T08:03:33.594098-08:00

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The Exploration Company completes Nyx splashdown test campaign with subscale mockup

2026-02-05T07:03:48.154976-08:00

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Europe warns national space initiatives risk fragmenting collective launcher and satellite programmes

2026-02-05T06:36:06.720962-08:00

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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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spaceNEXT: shaping in‑space manufacturing, refueling and new space supply chains spaceNEXT convened industry leaders to define the new‑space economy, concentrating on in‑space manufacturing, refueling infrastructure, space‑driven logistics and emergent supply chains for resources, research and orbital homesteads. Sessions highlighted technical, commercial and industrial pathways to scale fabrication, fuel depots and in‑orbit logistics.

2026-02-05T08:03:33.594098-08:00

spaceNEXT: shaping in‑space manufacturing, refueling and new space supply chains

European Spaceflight

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The Exploration Company completes Nyx splashdown test campaign with subscale mockup The Exploration Company completed a splashdown test campaign using a subscale mockup of its Nyx capsule, validating components of the vehicle's water‑landing recovery profile. The tests mark a development milestone in the company's capsule verification program ahead of larger‑scale trials.

2026-02-05T07:03:48.154976-08:00

The Exploration Company completes Nyx splashdown test campaign with subscale mockup

Space Intel Report

Europe warns national space initiatives risk fragmenting collective launcher and satellite programmes European Commission officials are pressing for greater Brussels involvement as multiple member states launch parallel national space and launcher programmes. ESA and EU leaders warn the surge of national initiatives risks fragmenting collective projects — from new launchers to satellite constellations — just as geopolitical tensions demand greater European coherence.

2026-02-05T06:36:06.720962-08:00

Europe warns national space initiatives risk fragmenting collective launcher and satellite programmes

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OHB establishes European Moonport Company in Bavaria to centralize lunar mission capabilities OHB has launched the European Moonport Company in Bavaria to consolidate its lunar-mission and lunar-surface infrastructure activities, moving the company from concept toward plans for a start-and-landing base on the Moon. The step comes as ESA pushes to accelerate European lunar initiatives.

2026-02-04T23:55:58.415854-08:00

OHB establishes European Moonport Company in Bavaria to centralize lunar mission capabilities

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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

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Muon Space pivots to sustained multi‑mission constellations, targets 20 launches in 20 months Muon Space announced on Feb. 4, 2026 that it is shifting from discrete satellite missions to sustained deployment of multi‑mission constellations. The company, reporting 100% year‑over‑year revenue growth, plans 20 launches in 20 months to build multi‑mission capability and accelerate operational service delivery.

2026-02-04T09:55:19.880330-08:00

Muon Space pivots to sustained multi‑mission constellations, targets 20 launches in 20 months

Ars Technica

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NASA warns SLS will likely face multi‑year launch gaps, threatening Artemis cadence and contractors NASA acknowledged the Space Launch System is likely to experience multi‑year intervals between flights, a development that endangers the planned Artemis launch cadence and places prime contractors and supply‑chain partners at operational and financial risk. Agency officials said the gaps could complicate lunar timelines and industrial readiness.

2026-02-04T07:15:17.874722-08:00

NASA warns SLS will likely face multi‑year launch gaps, threatening Artemis cadence and contractors

Satellite Evolution

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Isar Aerospace opens second SSC Space test site at Esrange to support Spectrum’s second flight Isar Aerospace is expanding testing at Esrange Space Center with SSC Space, opening a second on‑site test facility to accelerate development, production and integrated ground testing of its Spectrum small‑launcher as the company prepares for the vehicle’s second flight attempt.

2026-02-04T02:55:34.880506-08:00

Isar Aerospace opens second SSC Space test site at Esrange to support Spectrum’s second flight

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spaceNEXT: shaping in‑space manufacturing, refueling and new space supply chains

The Exploration Company completes Nyx splashdown test campaign with subscale mockup

Europe warns national space initiatives risk fragmenting collective launcher and satellite programmes

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

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