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Muon Space unveils Starship-class satellite platform for orbital data centers

3 June 2026 at 12:39

Muon Space announced a Starship-class satellite platform June 3 designed from the ground up to meet the demands of the emerging orbital data center market, with an initial launch slated for 2028 after securing customers.

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UK explores Vast space station mission for astronaut with physical disability

2 June 2026 at 13:25
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The U.K. government is exploring sending British astronaut John McFall to Vast’s planned Haven-1 space station in a mission it says could make him the first person with a physical disability to live in orbit.

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Bellatrix and TelePIX plan 2028 air-breathing VLEO imaging demonstration

29 May 2026 at 14:36

South Korean optical payload developer TelePIX and Indian propulsion specialist Bellatrix Aerospace have teamed up on a very low Earth orbit geospatial demonstration mission slated for 2028.

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