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NASA selects Vast for sixth private astronaut mission to ISS, targeting summer 2027

NASA and Vast have signed an order for the sixth private astronaut mission to the International Space Station, targeting launch no earlier than summer 2027 from Florida. The move marks Vast's first private crew flight and heightens competition with Axiom, which flew the prior five missions.

2026-02-12T13:30:22.193690-08:00

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The Case for Moving Astronomy Off Earth: why space-based observatories matter

2026-02-12T06:33:36.281969-08:00

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Univity unveils VLEO 5G constellation to boost automotive connectivity

2026-02-10T00:25:10.852286-08:00

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NASA selects STRIVE and EDGE as Earth System Explorer missions to study atmosphere, ecosystems and ice

2026-02-05T13:35:54.981727-08:00

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NASA selects Vast for sixth private astronaut mission to ISS, targeting summer 2027 NASA and Vast have signed an order for the sixth private astronaut mission to the International Space Station, targeting launch no earlier than summer 2027 from Florida. The move marks Vast's first private crew flight and heightens competition with Axiom, which flew the prior five missions.

2026-02-12T13:30:22.193690-08:00

NASA selects Vast for sixth private astronaut mission to ISS, targeting summer 2027

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The Case for Moving Astronomy Off Earth: why space-based observatories matter Ground-based astronomy faces growing threats from light pollution, industrial development and proliferating satellite constellations. Moving major observatories into space would protect observations of faint galaxies and exoplanet atmospheres. The article argues for accelerated investment in space telescopes, launch capacity and international policy coordination.

2026-02-12T06:33:36.281969-08:00

The Case for Moving Astronomy Off Earth: why space-based observatories matter

SpaceWatch Global

Univity unveils VLEO 5G constellation to boost automotive connectivity Univity has unveiled a very-low-Earth-orbit (VLEO) 5G satellite constellation designed to address terrestrial mobile coverage gaps and performance limits in the automotive sector. The system aims to provide lower-latency, higher-capacity links to connected vehicles where ground networks are limited or congested.

2026-02-10T00:25:10.852286-08:00

Univity unveils VLEO 5G constellation to boost automotive connectivity

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Alfvén waves identified as the sustained power source for auroras A new international study co‑led by HKU and UCLA shows plasma (Alfvén) waves traveling along Earth’s magnetic field lines establish stable electric fields that accelerate electrons into the upper atmosphere, providing the sustained energy that produces auroral displays. Findings close a long‑standing gap in auroral power‑source understanding.

2026-02-08T11:52:38.121781-08:00

Alfvén waves identified as the sustained power source for auroras

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Univity to deploy 1,500‑satellite VLEO constellation for direct‑to‑device consumer connectivity Univity plans a 1,500‑satellite very‑low‑Earth‑orbit (VLEO) constellation to provide direct connections to consumer devices, enabling satellite‑to‑handset links without traditional user terminals. The network is pitched to deliver dense VLEO coverage with lower latency than higher‑altitude systems for mass‑market D2D services.

2026-02-05T22:14:04.220202-08:00

Univity to deploy 1,500‑satellite VLEO constellation for direct‑to‑device consumer connectivity

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NASA selects STRIVE and EDGE as Earth System Explorer missions to study atmosphere, ecosystems and ice NASA selected two principal‑investigator‑led Earth System Explorer missions — STRIVE and EDGE — for development to advance atmospheric science and terrestrial ecosystems/ice observations. The next‑generation satellites aim to improve Earth system understanding and enhance forecasting capabilities for climate and environmental hazards.

2026-02-05T13:35:54.981727-08:00

NASA selects STRIVE and EDGE as Earth System Explorer missions to study atmosphere, ecosystems and ice

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SpaceX advances: Starlink launch, 'Stargaze' SSA, Starship test planned and xAI merger talks SpaceX launched Starlink 6‑101 from Cape Canaveral on Jan. 30, unveiled 'Stargaze' — a new space‑situational‑awareness system whose analytics will be made freely available to satellite operators in coming weeks — and signalled a planned Starship test while holding merger talks with xAI ahead of an IPO.

2026-01-29T20:47:10.413475-08:00

SpaceX advances: Starlink launch, 'Stargaze' SSA, Starship test planned and xAI merger talks

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NASA seeks partners for Earth Science extended missions, updates INNOVATE solicitation NASA has issued solicitations to find partners for Earth Science extended missions and published Amendment 41 updating the A.10 INNOVATE solicitation, inviting proposals that apply NASA Earth observations and models to value‑added technologies, applications and societal benefits. The actions aim to accelerate operational use of satellite data.

2026-01-26T18:59:56.679315-08:00

NASA seeks partners for Earth Science extended missions, updates INNOVATE solicitation

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NASA selects Vast for sixth private astronaut mission to ISS, targeting summer 2027

The Case for Moving Astronomy Off Earth: why space-based observatories matter

Univity unveils VLEO 5G constellation to boost automotive connectivity

NASA selects STRIVE and EDGE as Earth System Explorer missions to study atmosphere, ecosystems and ice

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