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ISS air-leak prompts NASA to order Dragon shelter as Russian crew works to restore habitability

NASA directed five ISS crew members to shelter in SpaceX’s Dragon capsule as an air leak worsened on the Russian segment. After about an hour and a half, officials assessed no urgent evacuation was needed while repairs continued, underscoring how quickly station atmosphere issues can escalate.

2026-06-05T07:28:20.916023-07:00

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Arianespace sets 17 June Ariane 6 launch for Amazon Leo: Ariane 64 to deploy 36 satellites with first use of upgraded P160C boos

2026-06-05T07:13:35.561232-07:00

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Airbus–Thales–Leonardo satellite JV to test EU merger rules as “Bromo” review hits new antitrust scrutiny

2026-06-05T06:59:14.372258-07:00

Reuters

SpaceX IPO: underwriters bar Hong Kong and China investors over US critical-technology export restrictions

2026-06-05T00:28:17.681755-07:00

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Russian jamming linked to widespread GPS signal interference across Europe, according to scientists and U.S. military briefers Scientists and U.S. military briefers have linked short, widespread GPS interference incidents across Europe to Russia, underscoring a persistent vulnerability in GPS-dependent services. The reporting adds to a growing evidence base used by regulators and operators to improve GPS/GNSS resilience and response procedures.

2026-06-05T07:58:05.311706-07:00

Russian jamming linked to widespread GPS signal interference across Europe, according to scientists and U.S. military briefers

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ISS air-leak prompts NASA to order Dragon shelter as Russian crew works to restore habitability NASA directed five ISS crew members to shelter in SpaceX’s Dragon capsule as an air leak worsened on the Russian segment. After about an hour and a half, officials assessed no urgent evacuation was needed while repairs continued, underscoring how quickly station atmosphere issues can escalate.

2026-06-05T07:28:20.916023-07:00

ISS air-leak prompts NASA to order Dragon shelter as Russian crew works to restore habitability

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Arianespace sets 17 June Ariane 6 launch for Amazon Leo: Ariane 64 to deploy 36 satellites with first use of upgraded P160C boos Arianespace says its next Ariane 6 mission—on 17 June between 13:53 and 14:22 CET—will be its most powerful to date, launching Amazon Leo’s largest payload yet. The mission uses an Ariane 64 configuration with four P160C upgraded solid-propellant boosters for the first time, carrying 36 satellites for Amazon.

2026-06-05T07:13:35.561232-07:00

Arianespace sets 17 June Ariane 6 launch for Amazon Leo: Ariane 64 to deploy 36 satellites with first use of upgraded P160C boos

Bloomberg

Airbus–Thales–Leonardo satellite JV to test EU merger rules as “Bromo” review hits new antitrust scrutiny Airbus, Leonardo and Thales plan a proposed space-joint venture (“Bromo”) to test the EU’s revamped merger framework aimed at enabling globally competitive European champions. The deal’s progress is being shaped by timing and competitive concerns raised in Germany and Italy as discussions with the European competition authority continue.

2026-06-05T06:59:14.372258-07:00

Airbus–Thales–Leonardo satellite JV to test EU merger rules as “Bromo” review hits new antitrust scrutiny

SpaceWatch Global

SmallSat Europe 2026 spotlights Europe’s €35B “sovereign on paper” push—plus EU Space Act, dual-use risks, and a bid for a Europ Opinion from SmallSat Europe 2026 in Amsterdam argues Germany’s €35bn space push is accelerating sovereign ambitions, but the real test is dual-use governance in practice. The conference also highlights an EU Space Act debate around military autonomy and an effort to stand up a European Space Component Command hosted by Germany.

2026-06-05T01:11:25.610637-07:00

SmallSat Europe 2026 spotlights Europe’s €35B “sovereign on paper” push—plus EU Space Act, dual-use risks, and a bid for a Europ

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SpaceX IPO: underwriters bar Hong Kong and China investors over US critical-technology export restrictions Reporting says SpaceX IPO underwriters have been instructed not to accept orders from investors in Hong Kong and China, citing US limits on exports of critical technology. Separate accounts say SpaceX IPO website and IPO documents are blocked in the region, while Payward/Kraken’s IPO access program is offered to customers in 110+ countries.

2026-06-05T00:28:17.681755-07:00

SpaceX IPO: underwriters bar Hong Kong and China investors over US critical-technology export restrictions

Space Intel Report

Canada and ESA weigh industrial and program-response moves after NASA shelves Lunar Gateway Canadian Space Agency President Lisa Campbell and former NASA Chief Economist Alexander MacDonald say Canada is positioned to benefit from NASA’s abrupt shift away from the Lunar Gateway—prompting ESA and Canadian stakeholders to decide how to respond to the cancellation and realign work and roles.

2026-06-04T08:56:15.588429-07:00

Canada and ESA weigh industrial and program-response moves after NASA shelves Lunar Gateway

AeroTime

Australia and the United States sign Statement of Intent to deepen military space operations cooperation Australia and the U.S. have signed a Statement of Intent to strengthen collaboration in military space operations, further solidifying bilateral defense cooperation in space. The SoI signals continued alignment on operational coordination and shared activity across the strategic space domain.

2026-06-04T03:27:24.875037-07:00

Australia and the United States sign Statement of Intent to deepen military space operations cooperation

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ISS air-leak prompts NASA to order Dragon shelter as Russian crew works to restore habitability

Arianespace sets 17 June Ariane 6 launch for Amazon Leo: Ariane 64 to deploy 36 satellites with first use of upgraded P160C boos

Airbus–Thales–Leonardo satellite JV to test EU merger rules as “Bromo” review hits new antitrust scrutiny

SpaceX IPO: underwriters bar Hong Kong and China investors over US critical-technology export restrictions

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