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Space.com • Leonard David

NASA backs flying Artemis II with Orion's existing heat shield after Artemis I anomaly

After a heat-shield anomaly on Artemis I, NASA and partners say they will proceed with Artemis II using the current Orion heat shield. Agency officials and contractors expressed confidence the flaw has been understood and mitigated and are committed to a safe launch and crewed return.

2026-02-17T03:09:55.730969-08:00

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NASA Spaceflight • Chris Bergin, Martin Smith

Orbex collapse won't halt UK push to develop domestic small‑satellite launch capability

By NASA Spaceflight: The European small satellite launch sector has suffered a setback with the collapse of UK-based….

2026-02-17T01:12:50.949242-08:00

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European Spaceflight • Andrew Parsonson

Sateliot Picks PLD Space’s MIURA 5 to Launch Two 5G Direct-to-Device Satellites in 2027

By European Spaceflight: Spain's Sateliot has selected PLD Space to launch two 5G D2D satellites aboard a dedicated MIURA 5 flight in 2027.

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2026-02-17T00:46:25.083283-08:00

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SpaceWatch Global • Joshua Faleti

Voyager and ATMOS are Collaborating to Streamline Access to Space and Mission Management

By SpaceWatch Global: Voyager has entered a partnership with ATMOS towards expanding access to space for scientific discovery and technology advancement.

2026-02-17T03:35:15.446447-08:00

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SpaceWatch Global • Niels Buus

#SpaceWatchGL: Europe’s Space Pivot: From ESA’s Science Logic to National Security Logic

By SpaceWatch Global: For decades, the European Space Agency (ESA) has been the gravitational center of European space. It shaped priorities, pooled funding,.

2026-02-17T03:35:15.449881-08:00

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SpaceWatch Global • Joshua Faleti

D-Orbit and ELT Group Enter Cooperation Framework Towards Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 Objectives

By SpaceWatch Global: ELT Group and D-Orbit have established a cooperation framework for long-term collaboration towards Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 objectives.

2026-02-17T03:35:15.729186-08:00

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SpaceNews.com • Jeff Foust

Leonardo backs development of Earth‑observation constellation to showcase capabilities and seed wider European initiatives

By SpaceNews.com: Leonardo is funding an Earth observation constellation designed to highlight its capabilities while also being a model for larger European initiatives.

2026-02-17T00:52:56.936040-08:00

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FlightGlobal • Dominic Perry

Airbus AALTO secures northern Australian site for second Zephyr launch-and-landing facility, aims for mid‑2026 construction

By FlightGlobal: Airbus subsidiary AALTO HAPS hopes by mid-2026 to have begun construction of a new launch and landing site in northern Australia for its solar-powered Zephyr high-altitude platform-station (HAPS), paving the way for the start of operations there later this year.

2026-02-16T23:09:28.662154-08:00

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NASA backs flying Artemis II with Orion's existing heat shield after Artemis I anomaly

Orbex collapse won't halt UK push to develop domestic small‑satellite launch capability

Sateliot Picks PLD Space’s MIURA 5 to Launch Two 5G Direct-to-Device Satellites in 2027

Voyager and ATMOS are Collaborating to Streamline Access to Space and Mission Management

#SpaceWatchGL: Europe’s Space Pivot: From ESA’s Science Logic to National Security Logic

D-Orbit and ELT Group Enter Cooperation Framework Towards Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 Objectives

Leonardo backs development of Earth‑observation constellation to showcase capabilities and seed wider European initiatives

Airbus AALTO secures northern Australian site for second Zephyr launch-and-landing facility, aims for mid‑2026 construction

#SpaceWatchGL: Europe’s Space Pivot: From ESA’s Science Logic to National Security Logic

Voyager and ATMOS are Collaborating to Streamline Access to Space and Mission Management

D-Orbit and ELT Group Enter Cooperation Framework Towards Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 Objectives

The Artemis 1 moon mission had a heat shield issue. Here’s why NASA doesn’t think it will happen again on Artemis 2

Orbex collapse won't halt UK push to develop domestic small‑satellite launch capability

Leonardo backs development of Earth‑observation constellation to showcase capabilities and seed wider European initiatives

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