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NASA Perseverance detects complex carbon molecules in Martian rocks as ExoMars targets organics “handedness”

NASA’s Perseverance rover has detected complex carbon molecules in Martian rocks, strengthening the case that the Red Planet once hosted environments capable of preserving potential biosignatures. A companion ExoMars approach would test for molecular “handedness,” a key discriminator for ancient microbial life.

2026-06-24T11:13:36.090978-07:00

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Space weather risk: the next constraint on AI data-centre scaling

2026-06-24T06:27:23.756589-07:00

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Vast expands commercial space-station partner network to scale microgravity research and manufacturing

2026-06-24T06:55:20.076510-07:00

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ESA plans to sustain most Gateway contributions while evaluating hardware repurposing options

2026-06-23T08:42:27.127747-07:00

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NASA Perseverance detects complex carbon molecules in Martian rocks as ExoMars targets organics “handedness” NASA’s Perseverance rover has detected complex carbon molecules in Martian rocks, strengthening the case that the Red Planet once hosted environments capable of preserving potential biosignatures. A companion ExoMars approach would test for molecular “handedness,” a key discriminator for ancient microbial life.

2026-06-24T11:13:36.090978-07:00

NASA Perseverance detects complex carbon molecules in Martian rocks as ExoMars targets organics “handedness”

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Vast expands commercial space-station partner network to scale microgravity research and manufacturing Vast has added multiple new companies and organizations to its partner ecosystem for microgravity research and manufacturing tied to its commercial space-station activities. The move reinforces Vast’s strategy of attracting demand-side customers for on-orbit science, production work, and related in-space value chains.

2026-06-24T06:55:20.076510-07:00

Vast expands commercial space-station partner network to scale microgravity research and manufacturing

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Space weather risk: the next constraint on AI data-centre scaling Utilities are scrambling as AI data centres expand rapidly and consume electricity on a small-city scale. The surge raises a parallel threat: space weather that can disrupt satellite and communications dependencies critical to data-centre operations and network continuity—introducing a non-terrestrial resilience problem to AI growth.

2026-06-24T06:27:23.756589-07:00

Space weather risk: the next constraint on AI data-centre scaling

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AP: Teams tailor lunar spacesuits for astronaut mission needs under Artemis timeline pressure AP reports that specialized teams are tailoring lunar spacesuits for Artemis astronauts, focusing on how the garments fit and function as mission hardware evolves. The work underscores the program’s push to de-risk suit readiness amid prior assessments warning of downstream schedule risk.

2026-06-24T04:09:48.769279-07:00

AP: Teams tailor lunar spacesuits for astronaut mission needs under Artemis timeline pressure

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NASA faces mounting scrutiny over International Space Station deorbit plans as replacement timeline uncertainty grows NASA’s plan to deorbit the International Space Station in coming years has drawn criticism from ocean conservation advocates, who argue disposal “raises serious concerns for ocean health.” The move also revives a replacement debate: the ISS is aging, and options to sustain LEO capabilities remain a strategic dilemma.

2026-06-23T09:13:05.129968-07:00

NASA faces mounting scrutiny over International Space Station deorbit plans as replacement timeline uncertainty grows

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ESA plans to sustain most Gateway contributions while evaluating hardware repurposing options The European Space Agency says it will continue developing most of its contributions to the Lunar Gateway, even as it studies how existing hardware could be repurposed. ESA framed the effort as a near-term program-conservation move as it reassesses Gateway work scope after partner changes.

2026-06-23T08:42:27.127747-07:00

ESA plans to sustain most Gateway contributions while evaluating hardware repurposing options

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New exoplanet “atmosphere retention” screening model targets rocky, long-lived worlds for habitability follow-up Researchers propose an exoplanet model that estimates whether rocky worlds can retain atmospheres over geologic timescales. The approach aims to narrow targets for biosignature-oriented campaigns by prioritizing planets whose atmospheric survival improves the odds of later detections.

2026-06-23T06:02:42.277010-07:00

New exoplanet “atmosphere retention” screening model targets rocky, long-lived worlds for habitability follow-up

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Loft Orbital teams with NASA/JPL to test AI models onboard for Earth-science monitoring Loft Orbital is working with NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory to test artificial-intelligence models on spacecraft aimed at improving Earth-science monitoring. The effort extends the push toward more capable onboard processing, reducing reliance on ground-only analytics for Earth observation workflows.

2026-06-23T06:02:41.448394-07:00

Loft Orbital teams with NASA/JPL to test AI models onboard for Earth-science monitoring

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NASA Perseverance detects complex carbon molecules in Martian rocks as ExoMars targets organics “handedness”

Space weather risk: the next constraint on AI data-centre scaling

Vast expands commercial space-station partner network to scale microgravity research and manufacturing

ESA plans to sustain most Gateway contributions while evaluating hardware repurposing options

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