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The importance of determining an equilibrium state for space traffic management

2 June 2026 at 14:00

The rapid expansion of human and robotic activity in low Earth orbit makes critically important the need to implement effective space traffic management (STM). This will be one of the […]

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UK explores Vast space station mission for astronaut with physical disability

2 June 2026 at 13:25
McFall

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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Voyager to acquire lunar lander developer Astrobotic

2 June 2026 at 12:54
Griffin and FLIP

Voyager Technologies will acquire Astrobotic, a company developing lunar landers and reusable suborbital vehicles, in a deal worth up to $300 million.

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Researchers call for regulations to protect low Earth orbit environment

2 June 2026 at 12:00
A graphic detailing how spacecraft reentry introduces metals into the stratosphere. Credit: Chelsea Thompson, NOAA

BOULDER, Colorado — Researchers are calling for increased attention and better protection against the rising introduction of exotic materials into Earth’s atmosphere from satellite and space hardware re-entry, especially in […]

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NASA abandons ‘core module’ concept for commercial space station development

2 June 2026 at 08:51
core module

NASA is withdrawing a proposal to revamp its strategy for transitioning from the International Space Station to commercial stations, one that had been criticized by the companies developing such stations.

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France to fly two astronauts on Vast missions

2 June 2026 at 02:05
Vast France

Commercial space station developer Vast has reached an agreement with the French government to fly two French astronauts on its missions, including the first flight to its Haven-1 space station.

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