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UK plans potential “first in-orbit” mission for astronaut John McFall with physical disability via Vast’s Haven-1 station

The UK government is exploring sending Paralympian-turned-surgeon John McFall on a mission to Vast’s planned Haven-1 space station, targeting the potential first person with a physical disability to live in orbit. The effort follows a UK–Vast agreement for Haven-1-related participation by 2027.

2026-06-02T05:56:37.063884-07:00

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Maeve Aerospace collapses into insolvency after failed funding for hybrid-electric regional aircraft

2026-06-01T02:27:30.422587-07:00

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Blue Origin New Glenn explosion at Cape Canaveral as SpaceX keeps Florida launch cadence with Starlink Falcon 9

2026-05-29T07:40:12.375676-07:00

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Redwire delivers Argonaut lunar lander robotic arm prototype as ESA launches €68M call

2026-05-25T04:14:20.210142-07:00

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UK plans potential “first in-orbit” mission for astronaut John McFall with physical disability via Vast’s Haven-1 station The UK government is exploring sending Paralympian-turned-surgeon John McFall on a mission to Vast’s planned Haven-1 space station, targeting the potential first person with a physical disability to live in orbit. The effort follows a UK–Vast agreement for Haven-1-related participation by 2027.

2026-06-02T05:56:37.063884-07:00

UK plans potential “first in-orbit” mission for astronaut John McFall with physical disability via Vast’s Haven-1 station

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Maeve Aerospace collapses into insolvency after failed funding for hybrid-electric regional aircraft Dutch hybrid-electric aircraft developer Maeve Aerospace has been declared bankrupt after failing to secure additional funding. The company’s SkyWest-backed regional hybrid-electric effort stalled, compounded by repeated changes to the proposed aircraft configuration during its short lifespan.

2026-06-01T02:27:30.422587-07:00

Maeve Aerospace collapses into insolvency after failed funding for hybrid-electric regional aircraft

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Blue Origin New Glenn explosion at Cape Canaveral as SpaceX keeps Florida launch cadence with Starlink Falcon 9 A Blue Origin New Glenn rocket exploded during an in-flight/ground sequence at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, abruptly puncturing a run of space-stock gains. Within ~12 hours, SpaceX launched 29 Starlink satellites on Falcon 9 from a different pad, while Space Launch Delta 45 said the Eastern Range remained mission-capable after responding to the anomaly.

2026-05-29T07:40:12.375676-07:00

Blue Origin New Glenn explosion at Cape Canaveral as SpaceX keeps Florida launch cadence with Starlink Falcon 9

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UK-led field trials validate Terra-M deployable optical ground station for secure LEO laser downloads Archangel Lightworks has completed field tests of TERRA-M, described as the world’s smallest deployable operational optical ground station, successfully transferring data between the ground station and a Low-Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite. The project was funded by the UK Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl) and demonstrated secure, rapid downloads compatible with the U.S. Space Development Agency standard.

2026-05-27T05:09:40.120853-07:00

UK-led field trials validate Terra-M deployable optical ground station for secure LEO laser downloads

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Redwire delivers Argonaut lunar lander robotic arm prototype as ESA launches €68M call Redwire has delivered a robotic arm prototype to the European Space Agency (ESA) as the agency opens a €68 million procurement for a similar system for its Argonaut lunar lander. The development underscores Redwire’s continued role in lunar surface autonomy hardware heading into ESA’s next phase.

2026-05-25T04:14:20.210142-07:00

Redwire delivers Argonaut lunar lander robotic arm prototype as ESA launches €68M call

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Sweden awards €21M for eSAF pathway development under Project SkyKraft / SkyKraft Sweden’s Project SkyKraft has been awarded €21 million from Industriklivet to support design and engineering work aimed at advancing eSAF production in Skellefteå. The funding adds momentum to the country’s broader effort to scale eSAF supply, focusing on technical development steps before deployment.

2026-05-19T10:41:25.557542-07:00

Sweden awards €21M for eSAF pathway development under Project SkyKraft / SkyKraft

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ICEYE hands over POLSARIS/MikroSAR SAR constellation to Poland’s armed forces, delivering sovereign all-weather radar reconnaiss ICEYE delivered the four-satellite POLSARIS SAR constellation (and MikroSAR satellite radar reconnaissance capability) to the Polish Armed Forces less than 12 months after contract signature. The system is designed for persistent observation and up to 25 cm resolution, enabling sovereign radar ISR in any weather.

2026-05-15T07:52:37.895683-07:00

ICEYE hands over POLSARIS/MikroSAR SAR constellation to Poland’s armed forces, delivering sovereign all-weather radar reconnaiss

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Korean Air retires the 747 into a classroom, unveiling a donated Boeing 747 at California Science Centre’s Korean Air Aviation G Korean Air has unveiled a donated Boeing 747 aircraft at the California Science Centre’s newly named Korean Air Aviation Gallery in Los Angeles. The display marks a milestone in the carrier’s long-running partnership with the Los Angeles community, repurposing a retired “Queen of the Skies” into an educational exhibit.

2026-05-13T08:19:36.075254-07:00

Korean Air retires the 747 into a classroom, unveiling a donated Boeing 747 at California Science Centre’s Korean Air Aviation G

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UK plans potential “first in-orbit” mission for astronaut John McFall with physical disability via Vast’s Haven-1 station

Maeve Aerospace collapses into insolvency after failed funding for hybrid-electric regional aircraft

Blue Origin New Glenn explosion at Cape Canaveral as SpaceX keeps Florida launch cadence with Starlink Falcon 9

Redwire delivers Argonaut lunar lander robotic arm prototype as ESA launches €68M call

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