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SpaceNews.com • Jeff Foust

House Science Committee unanimously passes NASA Reauthorization Act of 2026 after adopting dozens of amendments

The House Science Committee on Feb. 4 unanimously approved the NASA Reauthorization Act of 2026 after adopting dozens of amendments, advancing a package that frames near‑term funding and policy priorities for the agency. The measure now moves to further House consideration and inter‑chamber negotiations.

Also: Space Policy Online and nasawatch.com
2026-02-04T17:07:21.791828-08:00
Space Exploration & Science Missions   Human Spaceflight & Space Stations   Commercial Space   Policy & Regulation  
Space Daily

Expert report: Human reproduction risks now an immediate operational challenge for commercial and long‑duration spaceflight

By Space Daily: Los Angeles CA (SPX) Feb 04, 2026 - As commercial spaceflight moves closer to routine operations and missions extend in duration, a new expert report argues that reproductive health in space has shifted from a theoretical concern to a.

2026-02-04T03:57:53.348447-08:00
Satellite   Asia-Pacific (APAC)  
Satellite Evolution

Kymeta and JDI to develop multi‑band Ku/Ka metasurface aperture for next‑gen mobile SATCOM

By Satellite Evolution: Kymeta, the global leader in mobile satellite communications powered by metamaterials technology, has today announced a master supply agreement with Japan Display Inc (JDI) to develop a new next-generation multi-band metasurface aperture to enable concurrent operation across Ku and Ka-band satellite frequencies.

Also: Via Satellite
2026-02-04T03:14:50.555619-08:00
Europe   Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation   Commercial Space  
Satellite Evolution

Isar Aerospace opens second test site at Esrange Space Center

By Satellite Evolution: European space company Isar Aerospace is significantly expanding their testing operations with SSC Space at Esrange Space Center in Sweden, opening a second test site to support the development and production of its ‘Spectrum’ rocket.

2026-02-04T02:55:34.880506-08:00