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Universe Today • Evan Gough

Rubin Observatory's LSST will detect one‑metre‑class impactors before Earth impact

The Vera Rubin Observatory's decade‑long Legacy Survey of Space and Time (LSST) will identify one‑meter‑class objects on collision courses with Earth, giving astronomers time for detailed follow‑up observations. Improved tracking will refine predicted impact locations, increasing chances to recover debris and study small impactors.

2026-03-10T12:33:50.702041-07:00
Satellite   Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation   Commercial Space   Space Debris & Traffic Management  
SpaceNews.com • Jason Rainbow

Lux Aeterna raises $10M to develop reentry-survivable reusable satellite ahead of 2027 demo

By SpaceNews.com: Denver-based Lux Aeterna has secured $10 million in seed funding to develop a reusable satellite designed to survive atmospheric reentry and fly again with new payloads, starting with a demonstration flight slated for early 2027.

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2026-03-10T06:08:44.572207-07:00
Satellite   Europe   M&A   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Policy & Regulation   Airbus   Thales  
Wall Street Journal • Cristina Gallardo

Airbus, Leonardo and Thales’ Proposed Space Merger Draws Local Competitor Pushback, Raising Regulatory Hurdles

By Wall Street Journal: The friction points to potential hurdles in the regulatory process that awaits Airbus, Leonardo and Thales to get their space merger over the line.

2026-03-10T05:39:07.476815-07:00