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NASA • Mark A Garcia

JAXA HTV‑X1 departs ISS after Harmony undock; Canadarm2 releases freighter

Japan's first HTV‑X1 cargo spacecraft undocked from the ISS Harmony module, was grappled and later released by Canadarm2, and departed at 12 p.m. ET. NASA provided live coverage as teams validated HTV‑X robotic handling and cargo‑return procedures.

NASA • Mark A Garcia

JAXA Cargo Vehicle Grappled by Canadarm2 After Harmony Undocking; Expedition 74 Prepares for Spacewalk

NASA • Mark A Garcia

JAXA HTV‑X1 Released from ISS by Canadarm2 Ahead of Departure

Also: Space.com and spacecoastdaily.com

2026-03-06T08:59:50.791229-08:00

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Space.com • Rachael Seidler, Tianyi Wang

Study: Long-duration spaceflight shifts and deforms the human brain inside the skull

By Space.com: Going to space is harsh on the human body, and as a new study from our research team finds, the brain shifts upward and backward and deforms inside the skull after spaceflight.

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NASA • Naomi Hartono

NASA’s DART Impact Changed the Heliocentric Orbit of the Didymos–Dimorphos System

By NASA: New research reveals that when NASA’s DART (Double Asteroid Redirection Test) spacecraft intentionally impacted the asteroid moonlet Dimorphos in September.

New York Times

NASA’s Asteroid-Smashing DART Mission Sped Up Space Rock’s Orbit Around the Sun

Ars Technica

Planetary-defense impact altered orbits of multiple bodies in binary asteroid test

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2026-03-06T11:19:08.440074-08:00

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Wall Street Journal • Jason Zweig

Fund That Bought SpaceX Plunges as Hybrid Private–Public Strategy Falters

By Wall Street Journal: Mixing private and public stocks falls short of Wall Street’s sales pitch.

2026-03-06T17:13:17.808011-08:00

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Space.com • Robert Lea

Mars orbiters record a rare, record‑breaking solar superstorm

By Space.com: "It was the biggest response to a solar storm we've ever seen at Mars.".

2026-03-06T11:07:21.750724-08:00

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Via Satellite • Rachel Jewett

FCC Proposes Easing TT&C Spectrum Rules to Support Smallsats and Other Space Operations

By Via Satellite: The FCC is looking to make more spectrum available for what it calls “weird space stuff” — in other words, to support telemetry, tracking, and command.

2026-03-06T10:17:49.474585-08:00

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SpaceNews.com • Jason Rainbow

Eutelsat completes €5 billion refinancing to fund OneWeb constellation refresh and support Europe’s IRIS² program

By SpaceNews.com: Eutelsat has completed the last step in a 5 billion euro ($5.8 billion) refinancing plan to refresh its OneWeb constellation and support Europe’s IRIS² sovereign connectivity program, the French satellite operator announced March 6.

Space Intel Report

Eutelsat secures $4.06B bond to fund OneWeb fleet refresh and Iris2 investment

Also: Via Satellite and Satellite Evolution

2026-03-06T09:19:10.584702-08:00

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Ars Technica • Eric Berger

NASA has shuffled its Artemis rockets. But what of the lunar landers?

By Ars Technica: We will challenge every requirement, clear every obstacle, delete every blocker.".

Also: SpaceWatch Africa

2026-03-06T07:58:27.800025-08:00

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JAXA HTV‑X1 departs ISS after Harmony undock; Canadarm2 releases freighter

JAXA Cargo Vehicle Grappled by Canadarm2 After Harmony Undocking; Expedition 74 Prepares for Spacewalk

JAXA HTV‑X1 Released from ISS by Canadarm2 Ahead of Departure

Study: Long-duration spaceflight shifts and deforms the human brain inside the skull

NASA’s DART Impact Changed the Heliocentric Orbit of the Didymos–Dimorphos System

NASA’s Asteroid-Smashing DART Mission Sped Up Space Rock’s Orbit Around the Sun

Planetary-defense impact altered orbits of multiple bodies in binary asteroid test

Fund That Bought SpaceX Plunges as Hybrid Private–Public Strategy Falters

Mars orbiters record a rare, record‑breaking solar superstorm

FCC Proposes Easing TT&C Spectrum Rules to Support Smallsats and Other Space Operations

Eutelsat completes €5 billion refinancing to fund OneWeb constellation refresh and support Europe’s IRIS² program

Eutelsat secures $4.06B bond to fund OneWeb fleet refresh and Iris2 investment

NASA has shuffled its Artemis rockets. But what of the lunar landers?

Study: Long-duration spaceflight shifts and deforms the human brain inside the skull

JAXA’s HTV‑X1 Cargo Ship Departs ISS — NASA+ to Stream Live Coverage

Fund That Bought SpaceX Plunges as Hybrid Private–Public Strategy Falters

NASA’s DART Impact Changed the Heliocentric Orbit of the Didymos–Dimorphos System

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FCC Proposes Easing TT&C Spectrum Rules to Support Smallsats and Other Space Operations

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