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Universe Today • Mark Thompson

Russia relaunches from repaired Baikonur pad after November collapse

Russia has returned to orbit from the Baikonur pad that structurally collapsed last November, completing repairs and launching a fresh cargo mission. The flight restores a key ground capability, but Moscow's space programme still faces reputational and operational questions about its long-term recovery.

2026-03-25T10:09:40.696531-07:00
LEO   Space Exploration & Science Missions   Commercial Space   Space Policy & International Cooperation   NASA  
SpaceNews.com • Jeff Foust

NASA Proposes Revamped Strategy for Commercial LEO Space Stations as Market Development Lags

By SpaceNews.com: NASA, concerned about slow development of commercial markets, is considering revamping its strategy for the creation of commercial space stations.

Also: The Independent, orbitaltoday.com and Scientific American
2026-03-25T06:10:23.971977-07:00
Satellite   Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation   Commercial Space   Policy & Regulation  
Reuters

SpaceX aims to file for IPO as soon as this week, The Information reports

By Reuters: SpaceX is aiming to file its initial public offering prospectus with regulators later this week or next week, The Information reported on Tuesday, citing a person with direct knowledge of the plans.

2026-03-25T04:15:37.878121-07:00
Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation   Space Exploration & Science Missions   NASA  
Universe Today • Andy Tomaswick

NASA's Dragonfly Rotorcraft Begins Integration and Testing Ahead of Mission To Titan

By Universe Today: We’re getting close to launch day for Dragonfly! Engineers at the Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) in Laurel, Maryland, have officially kicked off the integration and testing stage for the car-sized, nuclear-powered helicopter bound for Saturn’s largest moon, Titan.

2026-03-25T04:35:21.214477-07:00