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European Spaceflight • Andrew Parsonson

ESA opens call for tenders to study a European-led space station

The European Space Agency has opened a call for tenders to examine the feasibility of a European-led space station initiative. The studies will provide analysis to inform whether Europe can plan, fund and operate its own orbital platform and guide next steps for policy and industry engagement.

2026-03-04T06:57:06.797152-08:00

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SpaceNews.com • Jason Rainbow

Return of the (space) SPAC — renewed SPAC activity reshapes space-sector capital markets

By SpaceNews.com: Return of the (space) SPAC.

2026-03-04T08:11:17.893864-08:00

Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation Space Exploration & Science Missions NASA

SpaceNews.com • Jeff Foust

Helium pressurization fix on SLS upper stage keeps potential April Artemis II launch on track

By SpaceNews.com: Workers have completed repairs to the helium pressurization system in the upper stage of the SLS, keeping a potential April launch of Artemis 2 on track.

2026-03-04T05:13:56.940108-08:00

Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation Human Spaceflight & Space Stations Commercial Space Space Policy & International Cooperation Space Debris & Traffic Management

SpaceNews.com • Nick Reese

Space-rescue capabilities lag — a prerequisite for commercial space growth

By SpaceNews.com: Reliable space rescue is a prerequisite for continued economic opportunity in space and we have a long way to go.

2026-03-04T06:02:24.236570-08:00

Europe Commercial Space Space Policy & International Cooperation

SpaceWatch Global • Joshua Faleti

Netherlands Elevates Space Policy — Space Office Becomes Netherlands Space Agency

By SpaceWatch Global: The Netherlands Space Office has officially transformed into the Netherlands Space Agency during the ongoing Amsterdam Space Symposium.

2026-03-04T05:34:45.347327-08:00

Satellite Sustainability & Climate Initiatives

Payload • Douglas Gorman

ICEYE launches SAR-based near‑real‑time deforestation monitoring tool

By Payload: ICEYE launched a new deforestation monitoring tool, which uses SAR imaging to provide near-real-time insights into illegal deforestation.

2026-03-04T05:33:06.897287-08:00

Satellite Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation Commercial Space

SpaceNews.com • Jason Rainbow

Blue Origin’s surprise TeraWave constellation jolts LEO broadband race

By SpaceNews.com: Blue Origin’s surprise TeraWave constellation jolts LEO broadband race.

2026-03-04T04:11:23.222547-08:00

Europe Space Policy & International Cooperation Policy & Regulation Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact Export Controls & Trade Compliance

politico.eu • Mathieu Pollet

Top Trump Ally Warns of Retaliation Over EU Space Tech Law — Risks to U.S.–EU Space Industry Cooperation

By politico.eu: The EU should be “a good partner of U.S.-based businesses” if it wants growth and security, US media regulator chief Brendan Carr tells POLITICO.

2026-03-04T01:22:20.810053-08:00

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