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SpaceNews.com • Jeff Foust

Russia destroys satellite in ASAT test, creating hazardous orbital debris

Russia conducted an anti‑satellite (ASAT) test that destroyed a satellite and generated hazardous orbital debris, officials say. The deliberate on‑orbit strike increases collision risk for other spacecraft, threatens crewed missions and commercial assets, and heightens long‑term contamination of key orbital regimes.

2026-02-23T00:22:20.770092-08:00
Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation   Space Exploration & Science Missions   NASA  
Reuters

NASA may roll Artemis II stack back to VAB after helium-flow anomaly, imperiling March launch window

By Reuters: NASA is taking steps to potentially roll back the Artemis II rocket and Orion spacecraft to its Vehicle Assembly Building after observing an interrupted flow of helium, the space agency said on Saturday.

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2026-02-21T08:56:15.957193-08:00
Satellite   Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation   Commercial Space  
Space.com • Robert Z Pearlman

SpaceX Falcon 9 breaks reuse record with 33rd flight during second Starlink launch of the day

By Space.com: The second of two SpaceX Falcon 9 rockets launched on Saturday (Feb. 21) completed a record-breaking 33rd re-flight.

2026-02-21T20:10:21.227749-08:00
Leadership   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation   Commercial Space   Space Defense & Militarization  
SpaceNews.com • Jeff Foust

Former ULA CEO Tory Bruno joins Blue Origin to lead 'urgent' national-security space projects, including Blue Ring

By SpaceNews.com: Tory Bruno, former CEO of ULA, said he decided to join Blue Origin to work on important national security projects, including Blue Ring.

2026-02-20T18:07:21.608331-08:00