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FAA issues another Temporary Flight Restriction over southern Texas

On Feb. 26 the FAA announced another Temporary Flight Restriction (TFR) covering southern Texas airspace, a repeat of a closure enacted two weeks earlier. The restriction limits operations in the affected sector while the agency and other authorities manage the situation; detailed public rationale has not been released.

2026-04-01T00:25:46.897019-07:00
China   Satellite   Commercial Space   Space Debris & Traffic Management  
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SpaceNews.com • Andrew Jones

Chinese commercial startup demonstrates flexible robotic arm in orbit, advancing satellite‑servicing and debris‑removal capabilities

By SpaceNews.com: Chinese startup tests flexible robotic arm in space for on-orbit servicing A Chinese commercial company has conducted an on-orbit demonstration of a flexible robotic arm, marking progress toward capabilities for satellite servicing, refueling and debris removal.

2026-04-01T01:12:27.173468-07:00
Satellite   M&A   Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation   Commercial Space  
Reuters • Echo Wang

Exclusive: SpaceX lines up 21 banks for mega IPO, code-named project Apex

By Reuters: SpaceX is working with at least 21 banks on its blockbuster initial public offering, people familiar with the matter said on Tuesday, one of the largest underwriting syndicates assembled in recent years.

Also: CNBC, news.ssbcrack.com and exterrajsc.com
2026-03-31T18:11:03.248240-07:00
Space Exploration & Science Missions   NASA  
Universe Today • Laurence Tognetti

KYTHERA concept outlines technologies for a 200-day Venus surface mission

By Universe Today: The planet Venus is often called “Earth’s twin” due to the similar sizes, but the reality couldn’t be farther from the truth. Unlike Earth, which is hospitable to an estimated billions of lifeforms, Venus is not hospitable to life as we know it, at least on its surface.

2026-03-31T19:55:48.123110-07:00