Space.comLeonard David

B612 Foundation builds nonprofit planetary‑defense tools to detect and deflect hazardous asteroids

The B612 Foundation, a nonprofit focused on planetary defence, is developing detection and intervention tools to identify and neutralize Earth‑crossing asteroids — work its leaders call ‘about our planetary future.’ Its efforts aim to complement government programs and close capability gaps in spotting and mitigating impact threats.

2026-02-12T03:09:16.956225-08:00
SpaceWatch GlobalTorsten Kriening

MSC 2026 — Matthias Wachter (BDI) on a decisive turning point for Germany’s space sector

By SpaceWatch Global: From the New Space Initiative Symposium at the Munich Security Conference, Torsten Kriening speaks with Matthias Wachter (BDI) about a decisive turning point for Germany’s space sector.

Also: ESA and weheadedtomars.com
2026-02-12T02:34:29.910328-08:00
techfundingnews.comVignesh R

Deep Space Energy raises €930K pre-seed from ESA and NATO DIANA to develop claimed 5x‑efficient RTGs for resilient satellites and lunar missions

By techfundingnews.com: Latvian startup Deep Space Energy closes €930K pre-seed from Outlast Fund, ESA, NATO DIANA to build efficient radioisotope generators for resilient satellites and lunar missions.

2026-02-11T03:54:17.113359-08:00
CNBCLora Kolodny

Elon Musk announces xAI reorganisation after co‑founder exits as company merges with SpaceX

By CNBC: The reorganization "required parting ways with some people," Elon Musk said Wednesday on X.

2026-02-11T13:35:23.273851-08:00