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European Spaceflight • Andrew Parsonson

The Exploration Company completes initial drop test for Nyx recovery system ahead of 2028 demonstration mission

The Exploration Company says it has completed an initial drop test to validate the recovery system for its Nyx spacecraft. The milestone supports the company’s plan for a demonstration mission targeted for 2028, aimed at proving safe recovery performance ahead of later flight activity.

2026-06-04T04:02:23.936754-07:00
Event   Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation   Space Exploration & Science Missions   Human Spaceflight & Space Stations   NASA  
NASA Spaceflight • Justin Davenport

Artemis III’s remaining solid rocket booster segments shipped from Utah to Florida

By NASA Spaceflight: While there is some uncertainty regarding timelines and landers, the Artemis III mission — currently scheduled for the summer of 2027 — is being prepared for launch at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida.

Also: Seeking Alpha
2026-06-03T13:42:10.995995-07:00
Blue Origin   Satellite   Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation   Commercial Space  
SpaceNews.com • Jason Rainbow

AST SpaceMobile sees New Glenn setback delaying initial commercial service into 2027

By SpaceNews.com: AST SpaceMobile expects Blue Origin’s recent launchpad explosion will delay its direct-to-smartphone constellation by three to six months, investment bank William Blair said in an equity research note, pushing initial commercial services into the first half of 2027.

2026-06-03T14:28:15.143099-07:00
Museums   Space Exploration & Science Missions   Space Policy & International Cooperation   NASA  
Wall Street Journal • Kelly Crow

Texas and the Smithsonian Are Locked in a Custody Battle Over a Space Shuttle

By Wall Street Journal: NASA was winding down its space-shuttle program during the Bush administration when Houston realized it had a problem: None of the four retiring space shuttle orbiters were bound for Texas, even though the Lone Star State was home to Mission Control Center and had safely guided orbiters like Discovery.

2026-06-03T16:13:36.856669-07:00