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LambdaVision reserves Starlab lab space to scale protein‑based artificial‑retina manufacturing

LambdaVision has reserved lab capacity on the planned Starlab commercial space station to advance and scale manufacturing of its protein‑based artificial retina, following microgravity experiments conducted on the ISS. The reservation signals the company’s push to move R&D and production to post‑ISS LEO facilities.

2026-02-24T04:30:44.075569-08:00

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Starlab completes NASA Commercial Critical Design Review for orbital laboratory

2026-02-23T12:39:26.975844-08:00

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Engineering EarthDaily: Achieving Global Daily Coverage with Science‑Grade, Multi‑Spectral Sensors

2026-02-23T06:12:51.257331-08:00

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Firefly returns with 'Stairway to Seven' as SpaceX deploys 29 more Starlink satellites

2026-02-16T15:09:48.885902-08:00

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LambdaVision reserves Starlab lab space to scale protein‑based artificial‑retina manufacturing LambdaVision has reserved lab capacity on the planned Starlab commercial space station to advance and scale manufacturing of its protein‑based artificial retina, following microgravity experiments conducted on the ISS. The reservation signals the company’s push to move R&D and production to post‑ISS LEO facilities.

2026-02-24T04:30:44.075569-08:00

LambdaVision reserves Starlab lab space to scale protein‑based artificial‑retina manufacturing

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Starlab completes NASA Commercial Critical Design Review for orbital laboratory Starlab Space LLC has completed its Commercial Critical Design Review (CCDR) with NASA present under the agency's Commercial LEO Destinations program, advancing the next‑generation Starlab orbital laboratory from definition to detailed design. The milestone clears a key NASA programmatic review ahead of hardware integration, testing and commercialization steps.

2026-02-23T12:39:26.975844-08:00

Starlab completes NASA Commercial Critical Design Review for orbital laboratory

SpaceNews.com

Engineering EarthDaily: Achieving Global Daily Coverage with Science‑Grade, Multi‑Spectral Sensors A technical deep dive into EarthDaily’s sensor and mission design explains how the constellation achieves true global daily coverage while preserving scientific‑grade radiometry and broad multispectral diversity. The engineering trade‑offs, calibration approach and data‑processing chain underpin capability for rapid‑change detection, environmental monitoring and commercial analytics.

2026-02-23T06:12:51.257331-08:00

Engineering EarthDaily: Achieving Global Daily Coverage with Science‑Grade, Multi‑Spectral Sensors

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Firefly returns with 'Stairway to Seven' as SpaceX deploys 29 more Starlink satellites Firefly Aerospace returns to flight this week with its Alpha 'Stairway to Seven' mission from California, while SpaceX sustains a rapid Starlink cadence, most recently deploying 29 satellites on the Starlink 6-103 mission and scheduling additional launches in the same period.

2026-02-16T15:09:48.885902-08:00

Firefly returns with 'Stairway to Seven' as SpaceX deploys 29 more Starlink satellites

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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

Universe Today

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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LambdaVision reserves Starlab lab space to scale protein‑based artificial‑retina manufacturing

Starlab completes NASA Commercial Critical Design Review for orbital laboratory

Engineering EarthDaily: Achieving Global Daily Coverage with Science‑Grade, Multi‑Spectral Sensors

Firefly returns with 'Stairway to Seven' as SpaceX deploys 29 more Starlink satellites

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