Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation   Space Exploration & Science Missions   Space Policy & International Cooperation   Airbus   NASA  
Ars Technica • Eric Berger

SLS helium fault, ASAP safety warning drive NASA Artemis reorg and schedule rethink

NASA has reorganized the Artemis program to accelerate lunar return and push for a faster SLS launch cadence after an SLS helium fault forced Artemis II back to the Vehicle Assembly Building. The Aerospace Safety Advisory Panel says Artemis III is “high risk” and urges reassessment of timeline and mission goals.

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2026-02-27T07:12:58.610675-08:00
Satellite   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Commercial Space   Space Defense & Militarization  
rocketlabcorp.com

Rocket Lab Acquires Optical Support to Boost National‑Security Space Payload Capabilities

By rocketlabcorp.com: Long Beach, California – February 26, 2026 – Rocket Lab Corporation (Nasdaq: RKLB) (“Rocket Lab” or the “Company”), a global leader in launch services and space systems, today announced it has completed the acquisition of Optical Support, Inc.

Also: SpaceWatch Global
2026-02-26T13:20:57.392251-08:00
China   Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation   Human Spaceflight & Space Stations   Space Policy & International Cooperation  
SpaceNews.com • Andrew Jones

China set for its first one-year human spaceflight mission, confirms Pakistani astronaut flight

By SpaceNews.com: China set for its first one-year human spaceflight mission, confirms Pakistani astronaut flight China will begin its first one-year duration astronaut mission this year, while the first international astronaut will make a short visit to Tiangong space station.

2026-02-27T02:16:53.153226-08:00
ArianeGroup   ESA   Hydrogen   Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation   Space Exploration & Science Missions   Commercial Space   Sustainability & Climate Initiatives  
Aviation Week • Robert Wall

ESA Eyes Full Hydrogen Peroxide Engine Demonstration

By Aviation Week: ESA and ArianeGroup are looking to advance work on a hydrogen peroxide and ethanol rocket engine that would be more sustainable than those using current propellants.

2026-02-26T01:56:00.902775-08:00