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Astroscale launches AIRS initiative to improve data on atmospheric impacts from reentered spacecraft

Astroscale is leading the “Atmospheric Impacts of Reentered Spacecraft” (AIRS) initiative to advance study of how reentered spacecraft affect the atmosphere, combining better environmental data collection with protection of sensitive commercial information. Planet Labs joins as a founding participant to support the effort with its Earth-observation data capabilities.

2026-06-09T12:42:16.610956-07:00

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OHB begins RAMSES planetary defense spacecraft build for spring 2028 launch

2026-06-08T00:11:15.037658-07:00

Aviation Week

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

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

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Astroscale launches AIRS initiative to improve data on atmospheric impacts from reentered spacecraft Astroscale is leading the “Atmospheric Impacts of Reentered Spacecraft” (AIRS) initiative to advance study of how reentered spacecraft affect the atmosphere, combining better environmental data collection with protection of sensitive commercial information. Planet Labs joins as a founding participant to support the effort with its Earth-observation data capabilities.

2026-06-09T12:42:16.610956-07:00

Astroscale launches AIRS initiative to improve data on atmospheric impacts from reentered spacecraft

SpaceWatch Global

OHB begins RAMSES planetary defense spacecraft build for spring 2028 launch OHB has started construction of the RAMSES planetary defense mission spacecraft, targeting a spring 2028 launch. The move locks in an end-to-end schedule milestone for the spacecraft build ahead of integration and test, positioning RAMSES to meet its planned launch window.

2026-06-08T00:11:15.037658-07:00

OHB begins RAMSES planetary defense spacecraft build for spring 2028 launch

Wall Street Journal

Texas vs. Smithsonian: dispute over custody of a Space Shuttle as NASA-era assets move from programs to public display Texas and the Smithsonian are locked in a custody dispute over a Space Shuttle—an emblematic end-to-end “program-to-museum” challenge rooted in how NASA managed the Space Shuttle retirement logistics and subsequent public display disposition. The fight underscores how legacy human spaceflight hardware becomes a geopolitical and legal custody issue long after operations end.

2026-06-03T16:13:36.856669-07:00

Texas vs. Smithsonian: dispute over custody of a Space Shuttle as NASA-era assets move from programs to public display

Air Data News

Saab and Brazil’s Air Force explore a Gripen R&D center to deepen local development Saab and Brazil’s Air Force (FAB) are studying the creation of a Gripen-dedicated research and innovation center in Brazil, potentially linked to a facility near Embraer. The effort remains contingent on approvals and direction from Brazil’s Defense Minister José Múcio Monteiro.

2026-06-03T01:56:31.335048-07:00

Saab and Brazil’s Air Force explore a Gripen R&D center to deepen local development

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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

Space.com

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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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Astroscale launches AIRS initiative to improve data on atmospheric impacts from reentered spacecraft

OHB begins RAMSES planetary defense spacecraft build for spring 2028 launch

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

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

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