Universe Today
• Andy Tomaswick
A preprint by MIT and Cardiff researchers including Dr. Sara Seager argues ionic liquids (ILs) and deep eutectic solvents (DES) could serve as alternative solvents for life, permitting biochemistry in environments previously considered too hot, cold or dry — potentially expanding the conventional habitable zone and reframing biosignature searches.
SpaceNews.com
• Debra Werner
By SpaceNews.com: Mantis Space emerges from stealth with $10 million for solar-power constellation.
Wall Street Journal
• James B Meigs
By Wall Street Journal: The billionaire entrepreneur is revamping the Artemis program and getting American astronauts closer to a moon landing than we’ve been in decades.
Space.com
• Leonard David
By Space.com: The impetus for establishing a "Lunar Surface Moon Base" is that America is in a space race with China.
SpaceNews.com
• Sandra Erwin
By SpaceNews.com: Astranis taps retired Gen. John Hyten to lead advisory board.
SpaceNews.com
• Sandra Erwin
By SpaceNews.com: York Space acquires satellite propulsion manufacturer Orbion Space York Space acquires satellite propulsion manufacturer Orbion Space.
Space Intel Report
• Peter B de Selding
By Space Intel Report: LA PLATA, Maryland — Radar satellite hardware and service provider Iceye Oy of Finland reported 2025….
Reuters
• Kantaro Komiya
By Reuters: Japan's Space One said its Kairos small rocket self-destructed 69 seconds after lift-off on Thursday, failing to achieve the country's first entirely commercial satellite launch for the third attempt in a row.
Via Satellite
• Rachel Jewett
Via Satellite
• Rachel Jewett
SpaceNews.com
• Amadi Brians Chinonso
