SpaceWatch GlobalJudith Delany

Why microgravity commercialization is stalled — and how Lucerne aims to fix it

Microgravity is shifting from a pure science domain to an industrial tool across biomanufacturing, advanced materials, cosmetics and pharmaceuticals, but commercialization has stalled. Lucerne lays out a plan to tackle the commercial barriers and accelerate routine access to on‑orbit research and manufacturing capabilities.

2026-02-04T03:55:05.165850-08:00
DefenseNews.comMichael Peck

US Navy issues RFI for commercial nighttime Earth‑imaging sensors on sensor‑ready satellites

By DefenseNews.com: The Navy is looking for space-based sensors on sensor-ready platforms, according to a Naval Research Laboratory Request for Information.

2026-02-03T14:08:04.683173-08:00
SpaceNews.comJeff Foust

SpaceX pauses Falcon 9 launches after upper-stage anomaly during Feb. 2 mission

By SpaceNews.com: SpaceX is pausing Falcon 9 launches after an issue with the rocket’s upper stage encountered at the end of a launch Feb. 2.

2026-02-03T04:57:20.572579-08:00