Space Exploration & Science Missions   Human Spaceflight & Space Stations   Commercial Space   Space Policy & International Cooperation  
SpaceNews.com • Jason Rainbow

UK eyes Vast Haven-1 mission for John McFall, targeting first astronaut with a physical disability to live in orbit

The UK government is exploring a mission for British astronaut John McFall aboard Vast’s planned Haven-1 small commercial space station. The effort is based on a government-to-company agreement and is framed as a potential first—having a person with a physical disability live in orbit—targeting a timeline of 2027.

Also: The Guardian, gov.uk and news.ssbcrack.com
2026-06-02T05:56:37.063884-07:00
Europe   Workforce & Skills Development  
Via Satellite • Helen Weedon

How Can We Respond to the Skills Gap in Space?

By Via Satellite: Opinion How Can We Respond to the Skills Gap in Space? By Helen Weedon Tuesday, June 2, 2026 According to the 2023 Space Sector Skills Survey by the Space Skills Alliance , 52 percent of space organizations in the U.K.

2026-06-02T06:42:32.978299-07:00
Satellite   Europe   Space Exploration & Science Missions   Space Policy & International Cooperation   Space Defense & Militarization   Policy & Regulation   Sustainability & Climate Initiatives  
Via Satellite • Helen Mendonca

The Earth Observation Market and Regulation: Instruments for Growth

By Via Satellite: Opinion The Earth Observation Market and Regulation: Instruments for Growth By Helen Mendonca Tuesday, June 2, 2026 Satellite Earth Observation (EO) is increasingly recognized as a strategic instrument for meeting Europe’s defense needs and for ensuring the green and digital transitions.

2026-06-02T06:42:35.511099-07:00
Satellite   Aviation Safety & Regulation   Space Debris & Traffic Management   Policy & Regulation   Sustainability & Climate Initiatives  
SpaceNews.com • Leonard David

Researchers call for regulations to protect low Earth orbit environment

By SpaceNews.com: BOULDER, Colorado — Researchers are calling for increased attention and better protection against the rising introduction of exotic materials into Earth’s atmosphere from satellite and space hardware re-entry, especially in an era of megaconstellations.

Also: SpaceQ and zmescience.com
2026-06-02T04:11:18.804791-07:00