Satellite   ESA   Commercial Space   Space Debris & Traffic Management  
SpaceNews.com • Emma Gatti

ESA and ClearSpace unveil PRELUDE to demonstrate close‑proximity servicing and debris removal

ESA and ClearSpace announced PRELUDE, a technology‑demonstration mission that will validate close‑proximity rendezvous, guidance and mitigation manoeuvres for future in‑orbit servicing and debris‑removal operations. The tests aim to prove the operational techniques Europe and commercial providers will use to sustain congested low Earth orbit.

Also: Aerospace Testing Intnl
2026-01-13T13:31:42.111458-08:00
Satellite   M&A   Space Exploration & Science Missions   Commercial Space   Space Defense & Militarization  
Via Satellite • Rachel Jewett

Intuitive Machines Completes Acquisition of Lanteris (formerly Maxar Space Systems), Positioning Itself as a Vertically Integrated Space Prime

By Via Satellite: Intuitive Machines has completed the acquisition of Lanteris Space Systems, formerly known as Maxar Space Systems. By acquiring a spacecraft manufacturer, Intuitive Machines says this positions the company as a vertically integrated space prime.

Also: investors.intuitivemachines.com and aeromorning.com
2026-01-13T13:25:40.922761-08:00
Space Exploration & Science Missions   Human Spaceflight & Space Stations   NASA  
NBC News • Denise Chow

Study: Long‑duration spaceflight alters astronauts’ brain structure and position, with implications for Moon and Mars missions

By NBC News: The research has implications for NASA’s goals to build a base on the moon and eventually conduct crewed missions to Mars.

Also: NBC News and Sky News
2026-01-12T15:51:42.398723-08:00