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NASA Spaceflight • Martin Smith

China to expand Mengzhou crew-capsule testing and pursue land- and sea-based booster recoveries

Following a successful test campaign, China will conduct additional evaluations of its Mengzhou crew capsule and pursue both land and sea booster recovery methods to mature crewed reentry systems and first-stage recovery techniques, signalling a push toward recoverable launch capability.

2026-03-04T12:47:04.688124-08:00
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Via Satellite • Rachel Jewett

FCC Seeks Comments on International Market Access and Reciprocity for U.S. Satellite Operators Amid EU Space Act Concerns

By Via Satellite: The FCC is seeking comment on the issue of international market access for U.S. satellite operators, amid concern from FCC Chairman Brendan Carr on the EU Space Act.

2026-03-04T12:35:09.542050-08:00
Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation   Space Exploration & Science Missions   NASA  
SpaceNews.com • Jeff Foust

Helium pressurization fix on SLS upper stage keeps potential April Artemis II launch on track

By SpaceNews.com: Workers have completed repairs to the helium pressurization system in the upper stage of the SLS, keeping a potential April launch of Artemis 2 on track.

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2026-03-04T05:13:56.940108-08:00