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Czech HERA Radiation Chips on Artemis II Provide ISS‑Style Solar‑Flare Early Warning

Czech-developed HERA radiation-detection chips flying on Artemis II will act as an onboard, ISS‑style early-warning system for solar flares, providing immediate alerts during the Sun's current maximum to help mission teams protect crew and systems from sudden solar particle events.

2026-04-08T05:40:30.269218-07:00

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LeoLabs launches military-focused space domain awareness tool

2026-04-08T06:06:46.228991-07:00

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ISAM 2026: In‑Space Servicing, Assembly and Manufacturing Are Diverging Into Separate Markets

2026-04-08T05:56:38.748916-07:00

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As Satellite Threats Multiply, Space Security Moves to the Forefront

2026-04-08T03:32:23.093976-07:00

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LeoLabs launches military-focused space domain awareness tool LeoLabs has launched a military-focused space domain awareness tool that delivers space monitoring and tracking capabilities for defense users. The offering packages the company's orbital sensors and analytics into a product tailored for military use, intended to support operational space situational awareness.

2026-04-08T06:06:46.228991-07:00

LeoLabs launches military-focused space domain awareness tool

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ISAM 2026: In‑Space Servicing, Assembly and Manufacturing Are Diverging Into Separate Markets Once grouped under a single label, in‑space servicing, assembly and manufacturing (ISAM) are evolving into distinct markets with different technical challenges, customer bases and commercial models. The 2026 assessment argues industry analysis, investment and policy must treat ISAM subsectors separately to remain accurate and actionable.

2026-04-08T05:56:38.748916-07:00

ISAM 2026: In‑Space Servicing, Assembly and Manufacturing Are Diverging Into Separate Markets

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Czech HERA Radiation Chips on Artemis II Provide ISS‑Style Solar‑Flare Early Warning Czech-developed HERA radiation-detection chips flying on Artemis II will act as an onboard, ISS‑style early-warning system for solar flares, providing immediate alerts during the Sun's current maximum to help mission teams protect crew and systems from sudden solar particle events.

2026-04-08T05:40:30.269218-07:00

Czech HERA Radiation Chips on Artemis II Provide ISS‑Style Solar‑Flare Early Warning

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Capella Space wins $49M military communications satellite demo contract Capella Space has won a $49 million contract to demo a military communications satellite. The award will fund a technology demonstration to validate the company’s space‑based communications payload and ground integration for defense use, advancing its entry into military satcom demonstrations.

2026-04-08T03:32:23.643710-07:00

Capella Space wins $49M military communications satellite demo contract

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As Satellite Threats Multiply, Space Security Moves to the Forefront As threats to satellites spread, space security has emerged as a central strategic concern. Governments and industry are prioritizing protection and resilience for orbital assets amid a multiplying threat environment, elevating policy, procurement and operational responses across defence and commercial space sectors.

2026-04-08T03:32:23.093976-07:00

As Satellite Threats Multiply, Space Security Moves to the Forefront

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SpaceX seeks $1.75 trillion IPO valuation SpaceX is targeting a $1.75 trillion valuation in a forthcoming initial public offering — a level that would place the company among the largest listings in history. The article breaks down the valuation math and the revenue, growth and market assumptions investors would need to accept.

2026-04-08T02:11:10.331452-07:00

SpaceX seeks $1.75 trillion IPO valuation

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Astroscale UK completes CDR for UK MoD 'Orpheus' space‑domain awareness mission Astroscale UK has completed the Critical Design Review for the UK Ministry of Defence’s Orpheus space‑domain awareness mission, a formal design milestone that advances the programme into detailed design and positions it to progress toward hardware production and system integration.

2026-04-07T22:59:44.420199-07:00

Astroscale UK completes CDR for UK MoD 'Orpheus' space‑domain awareness mission

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LRO delivers most detailed high‑resolution view of the Moon's far side NASA's Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter has produced the most detailed view yet of the Moon's far side, delivering high-resolution photos that reveal small-scale surface textures and features previously unresolved. The imagery creates a new observational baseline for scientific study and future mission planning.

2026-04-07T22:06:04.120457-07:00

LRO delivers most detailed high‑resolution view of the Moon's far side

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Czech HERA Radiation Chips on Artemis II Provide ISS‑Style Solar‑Flare Early Warning

LeoLabs launches military-focused space domain awareness tool

ISAM 2026: In‑Space Servicing, Assembly and Manufacturing Are Diverging Into Separate Markets

As Satellite Threats Multiply, Space Security Moves to the Forefront

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