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Munich Security Conference accelerates shift to defence in European space

The Munich Security Conference in the second week of February 2026 crystallised a kairos moment, reframing Europe’s space agenda around security and defence. Policymakers and industry are now debating sovereign capabilities, civil‑versus‑military trade‑offs and procurement shifts as war dominates the strategic conversation.

2026-02-23T03:52:16.652838-08:00
Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation   Space Exploration & Science Missions   NASA  
Reuters

NASA may roll Artemis II stack back to VAB after helium-flow anomaly, imperiling March launch window

By Reuters: NASA is taking steps to potentially roll back the Artemis II rocket and Orion spacecraft to its Vehicle Assembly Building after observing an interrupted flow of helium, the space agency said on Saturday.

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2026-02-21T08:56:15.957193-08:00
Satellite   Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation   Commercial Space  
Space.com • Robert Z Pearlman

SpaceX Falcon 9 breaks reuse record with 33rd flight during second Starlink launch of the day

By Space.com: The second of two SpaceX Falcon 9 rockets launched on Saturday (Feb. 21) completed a record-breaking 33rd re-flight.

2026-02-21T20:10:21.227749-08:00