Space Exploration & Science Missions   Boeing   NASA  
Bloomberg • Julie Johnsson, Loren Grush, Sana Pashankar

NASA to release probe findings after classifying 2024 Boeing Starliner crewed-test mishap alongside Challenger and Columbia

NASA will release findings from its probe into Boeing's 2024 crewed Starliner test flight at a Thursday news conference. The agency has classified the botched mission alongside the Challenger and Columbia shuttle disasters after failures that left two astronauts stranded in orbit for nine months.

Also: NASA, Space Policy Online and miragenews.com
2026-02-19T10:02:21.748038-08:00
Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation   Space Exploration & Science Missions   Commercial Space   Space Policy & International Cooperation   Space Defense & Militarization   Defense Policy  
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DefenseNews.com • Brooke Griswold

SpaceX and Blue Origin pivot to lunar development as Pentagon advances 'Golden Dome' missile-defence push

By DefenseNews.com: The largest U.S. commercial space companies recently shifted priorities toward lunar development, just as DOD pushes its next-gen missile shield plans.

Also: Military Times
2026-02-19T11:06:44.179640-08:00
Supply Chain   Orders   Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)   Airbus   Airbus A320  
Space Intel Report • Peter B de Selding

Airbus Space Systems posts 16.2% revenue rise in 2025, returns to profitability after 2024 losses

By Space Intel Report: LA PLATA, Maryland — Airbus Space Systems reported a 16.2% increase in revenue in 2025 compared….

Also: business-live.co.uk and Seeking Alpha
2026-02-19T07:33:24.479694-08:00
Satellite   Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation   Commercial Space   Policy & Regulation   Export Controls & Trade Compliance  
Payload • Jacqueline Feldscher

US Chamber Pushes for Licensing and ITAR Reform to Modernize U.S. Space Infrastructure in 2026

By Payload: “How do we encourage the government to take the necessary actions to modernize our space infrastructure? That includes physical, policy and regulatory,” Neal said.

2026-02-19T05:30:31.345084-08:00
Satellite   Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation   Commercial Space   Space Debris & Traffic Management  
SpaceNews.com

EarthDaily Constellation to Enter Commercial Operations in Summer 2026 After Additional May Launch

By SpaceNews.com: With six additional satellites launching in May and continued expansion later this year, the EarthDaily Constellation will enter commercial operations in Summer 2026, delivering daily, consistent global coverage.

2026-02-19T06:33:11.843323-08:00
Space Exploration & Science Missions   Human Spaceflight & Space Stations   Commercial Space  
Universe Today • Andy Tomaswick

Flexible electrodynamic dust shields could mitigate lunar dust for sustained Moon missions

By Universe Today: Lunar dust remains one of the biggest challenges for a long-term human presence on the Moon. Its jagged, clingy nature makes it naturally stick to everything from solar panels to the inside of human lungs.

2026-02-19T05:26:29.901396-08:00