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Ars Technica • Eric Berger

NASA retools Artemis: cancels Boeing SLS upgrade, adds LEO lunar‑lander docking test

NASA has restructured the Artemis lunar architecture, canceling a multibillion‑dollar Boeing upgrade to the Space Launch System and inserting an additional low‑Earth‑orbit docking test of lunar landers. Announced by administrator Jared Isaacman, the changes are intended to shorten flight gaps, reduce program risk and curb escalating costs after repeated delays.

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2026-02-27T07:12:58.610675-08:00
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Universe Today • Carolyn Collins Petersen

JWST Digs Into the Uranian Ionosphere

By Universe Today: Uranus is a planet that seems to roll around on its side as it orbits the Sun. That's because it's tipped over, with an axial tilt of 97.8 degrees. That weird tilt gave the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) a chance to probe the ionosphere using the Near Infrared Spectrometer (NIRSpec) instrument.

2026-02-27T09:17:01.621697-08:00
Satellite   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Commercial Space   Space Defense & Militarization  
rocketlabcorp.com

Rocket Lab Acquires Optical Support to Boost National‑Security Space Payload Capabilities

By rocketlabcorp.com: Long Beach, California – February 26, 2026 – Rocket Lab Corporation (Nasdaq: RKLB) (“Rocket Lab” or the “Company”), a global leader in launch services and space systems, today announced it has completed the acquisition of Optical Support, Inc.

Also: SpaceWatch Global
2026-02-26T13:20:57.392251-08:00
China   Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation   Human Spaceflight & Space Stations   Space Policy & International Cooperation  
SpaceNews.com • Andrew Jones

China set for its first one-year human spaceflight mission, confirms Pakistani astronaut flight

By SpaceNews.com: China set for its first one-year human spaceflight mission, confirms Pakistani astronaut flight China will begin its first one-year duration astronaut mission this year, while the first international astronaut will make a short visit to Tiangong space station.

2026-02-27T02:16:53.153226-08:00