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European Spaceflight • Andrew Parsonson

Italy’s MPH lunar-habitat module clears NASA system requirements review, enabling Thales Alenia Space to move toward a 2027 Prel

Italy’s Multi-Purpose Habitation (MPH) module has cleared a NASA System Requirements Review, allowing the ASI-led team and Thales Alenia Space to begin preparing for a Preliminary Design Review in 2027. The milestone keeps the European lunar-habitat work on track for upcoming Artemis-era surface systems integration.

2026-05-26T07:56:44.080661-07:00

Satellite Europe Space Policy & International Cooperation Policy & Regulation Export Controls & Trade Compliance

Reuters • Foo Yun Chee

Exclusive: Starlink and Amazon may be able to buy into EU mobile satellite spectrum plan

By Reuters: Elon Musk's Starlink and Amazon's low-earth-orbit satellite business may be able to acquire some European mobile satellite spectrum next year, two ‌people with direct knowledge of the matter said on Tuesday.

Also: CNA and CNA

2026-05-26T07:23:07.354525-07:00

Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation Commercial Space

Payload • Jacqueline Feldscher

SEOPS Will Start Waymaker LEO Rideshares In 2028

By Payload: The rideshare is designed to launch time-sensitive or non-standard payloads that can’t be accommodated on existing rideshare options.

2026-05-26T05:18:32.488129-07:00

Space Exploration & Science Missions Asia-Pacific (APAC)

Space.com • Samantha Mathewson

Unusual red northern lights over Japan suggest some solar storms are stronger than we thought

By Space.com: Researchers analyzing crimson auroras over Japan found the glowing displays stretched hundreds of miles higher into Earth's atmosphere than expected, challenging long-held assumptions about the strength of geomagnetic storms.

2026-05-26T05:30:19.808456-07:00

China Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation Commercial Space

SpaceNews.com • Andrew Jones

Chinese startup Mega Engine advances reusable staged-combustion rocket engine

By SpaceNews.com: A new Chinese commercial rocket engine startup has conducted a successful long-duration hot fire test of a closed-cycle kerosene-liquid oxygen engine.

2026-05-26T03:56:34.682735-07:00

Satellite Sustainability & Climate Initiatives

SpaceWatch Global • Joshua Faleti

Orbit Fab Enters New Satellite Refueling Partnership with Thales Alenia Space (UK)

By SpaceWatch Global: Orbit Fab and Thales Alenia Space are partnering to design new satellite refueling architecture that enhances space operation resilience.

Also: SpaceNews.com and satnews.com

2026-05-26T00:33:12.128782-07:00

Satellite Industry Leader Profiles & Interviews

SpaceWatch Global • Guest Author

#SpaceWatchGL Opinion: Why “Educating the Market” Won’t Fix Earth Observation

By SpaceWatch Global: Earth Observation will not become infrastructure because it is explained better. Markets shift when something makes adoption unavoidable.

2026-05-26T01:18:36.179046-07:00

AI Commercial Space Policy & Regulation

SpaceWatch Global • Joshua Faleti

ORBITInsure Launches 'Warren AI™', an AI-Native Underwriting Engine for the Space Economy

By SpaceWatch Global: ORBITInsure has launched Warren AI™, a purpose-built artificial intelligence underwriting engine for the global space economy.

2026-05-26T01:18:36.113315-07:00

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