SpaceNews.comJeff Foust

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

Workers completed repairs to the Space Launch System's upper stage helium pressurization system, fixing a fault that threatened the mission schedule and preserving NASA's aim for an April Artemis II launch window; teams will now proceed with validation tests and final prelaunch checkouts.

2026-03-04T05:13:56.940108-08:00
politico.euMathieu 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
SpaceNews.comJason Rainbow

PLD Space raises $209M to kickstart serial production of Miura 5 launch vehicle

By SpaceNews.com: PLD Space has raised $209 million to ramp up production of the Spanish startup’s Miura 5 launch vehicle, marking the largest funding round for a European space company announced so far this year.

2026-03-03T22:12:21.919935-08:00