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Cheops spots inside out exoplanet quartetIMAGE
spacedaily.com• Feb 16, 2026• 1 min read
Cheops spots inside out exoplanet quartetParis, France (SPX) Feb 16, 2026 Many students learn memory tricks to remember the order of the Solar System's planets, with rocky worlds close to the Sun and gas giants farther out. Astronomers have now found a nearby planetary system that breaks that familiar pattern. An international team led by Thomas Wilson of the University of Warwick used ESA's Characterising Exoplanet Satellite, Cheops, along with other spac
Microbes harvest metals from meteorites aboard space stationIMAGE
spacedaily.com• Feb 16, 2026• 1 min read
Microbes harvest metals from meteorites aboard space stationIthaca, NY (SPX) Feb 16, 2026 If humankind is to explore deep space, one small passenger should not be left behind: microbes. In fact, it would be impossible to leave them behind, since they live on and in our bodies, surfaces and food. Learning how they react to space conditions is critical, but they could also be invaluable fellows in our endeavor to explore space. Microorganisms such as bacteria and fungi can
Did the UK Block The Exploration Company’s Purchase of Orbex?IMAGE
europeanspaceflight.com• Feb 14, 2026• 1 min read
Did the UK Block The Exploration Company’s Purchase of Orbex?In a statement to European Spaceflight, a spokesperson for The Exploration Company suggested that the failure of its acquisition of launch services startup Orbex was linked to the UK government’s decision not to approve the transaction. On 21 January, The Exploration Company announced that it had signed a letter of intent to purchase Orbex, a […] The post Did the UK Block The Exploration Company’s Purchase of Orbex? appeared first on European Spaceflight.
Startup bets on new approach to space-based missile defenseIMAGE
spacenews.com• Feb 13, 2026• 1 min read
Startup bets on new approach to space-based missile defense‘Our interceptors will actively track hypersonic threats and shortly before impact will deploy large particle clouds’ The post Startup bets on new approach to space-based missile defense appeared first on SpaceNews.
NASA Stennis proves water systems ready for Artemis IV upper stage trialsIMAGE
spacedaily.com• Feb 13, 2026• 1 min read
NASA Stennis proves water systems ready for Artemis IV upper stage trialsLos Angeles CA (SPX) Feb 13, 2026 A major water system activation at the Thad Cochran Test Stand (B-2) has moved NASA Stennis Space Center a step closer to Green Run testing of the exploration upper stage for the Artemis IV mission. The Jan. 30 activation exercised new cooling hardware and pushed the site's high pressure industrial water network to full capacity in preparation for operating the more powerful upper stage. T
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ESA signs Ramses spacecraft and cubesat deals for Apophis flybyIMAGE
spacedaily.com• Feb 13, 2026• 1 min read
ESA signs Ramses spacecraft and cubesat deals for Apophis flybyLos Angeles CA (SPX) Feb 13, 2026 On 10 February 2026 the European Space Agency signed a contract with OHB Italia to develop the Rapid Apophis Mission for Space Safety, known as Ramses, securing the next phase of Europes dedicated mission to asteroid Apophis ahead of its close Earth flyby in 2029. Launching in 2028, Ramses will rendezvous with the near-Earth asteroid before its rare encounter with our planet, providing detailed
JUNO VR system brings detector events into immersive 3D spaceIMAGE
spacedaily.com• Feb 13, 2026• 1 min read
JUNO VR system brings detector events into immersive 3D spaceTokyo, Japan (SPX) Feb 13, 2026 Researchers working on the Jiangmen Underground Neutrino Observatory (JUNO) experiment have developed a Unity-based virtual reality system that immersively visualizes detector geometry and event information. The new framework is designed to overcome the limitations of traditional visualization tools and provide a three-dimensional, interactive view of complex neutrino detector data. The VR
Mars' "Young" Volcanoes Were More Complex Than Scientists Once ThoughtIMAGE
spacedaily.com• Feb 13, 2026• 1 min read
Mars' "Young" Volcanoes Were More Complex Than Scientists Once ThoughtBoulder CO USA (SPX) Feb 13, 2026 What appears to be a single volcanic eruption is often the result of complex processes operating deep beneath the surface, where magma moves, evolves, and changes over long periods of time. To fully understand how volcanoes work, scientists study the volcanic products that erupt at the surface, which can reveal the hidden magmatic systems feeding volcanic activity. New research published r
Swift observatory changes operations ahead of planned orbit reboostIMAGE
spacedaily.com• Feb 13, 2026• 1 min read
Swift observatory changes operations ahead of planned orbit reboostLos Angeles CA (SPX) Feb 13, 2026 NASA has adjusted operations of the Neil Gehrels Swift Observatory to reduce atmospheric drag and prepare the spacecraft for a planned orbit-raising mission. On Feb. 11 the mission team temporarily suspended most science activities so controllers can keep the satellite in an orientation that minimizes drag and slows its gradual loss of altitude. Swift normally slews rapidly to observe tran
NASA Moon Mission Spacesuit Nears MilestoneIMAGE
nasa.gov• Feb 12, 2026• 1 min read
NASA Moon Mission Spacesuit Nears MilestoneThe next-generation spacesuit for NASA’s Artemis III mission continues to advance by passing a contractor-led technical review, as the agency prepares to send humans to the Moon’s South Pole for the first time. Testing is also underway for the new suits, built by Axiom Space, with NASA astronauts and spacesuit engineers recently simulating surface operations and tasks […]
FCC Space Bureau chief shares agenda for regulatory reformIMAGE
spacenews.com• Feb 12, 2026• 1 min read
FCC Space Bureau chief shares agenda for regulatory reformMOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. — The U.S. Federal Communications Commission’s Space Bureau is pursuing an ambitious agenda for regulatory reform. The space plank of the FCC’s Build America Agenda would allocate additional spectrum for space activities, streamline the satellite licensing process and give spacecraft operators more flexibility to modernize operations. “We’re seeking to extend the reach […] The post FCC Space Bureau chief shares agenda for regulatory reform appeared first on SpaceNews.
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ESA’s Genesis mission celebrates International Day of Women and Girls in STEMIMAGE
esa.int• Feb 11, 2026• 1 min read
ESA’s Genesis mission celebrates International Day of Women and Girls in STEMOn 11 February, International Day of Women and Girls in STEM, we are spotlighting the Genesis mission by speaking to Sara Gidlund, Head of the Genesis Project and Gaia Fusco, Genesis System and Operations Manager about the vision behind a mission for the world. In this video, the women behind Genesis show how strong leadership drives technical innovation at ESA and inspire the next generation to lead with curiosity, vision and impact. More on Genesis.
Motiv Space Systems and PickNik Robotics Collaborate on Software for NASA’s Fly Foundational Robotics (FFR) MissionIMAGE
spacenews.com• Feb 11, 2026• 1 min read
Motiv Space Systems and PickNik Robotics Collaborate on Software for NASA’s Fly Foundational Robotics (FFR) MissionBoulder, CO and Pasadena, CA — February 11, 2026 — Motiv Space Systems announced a contractual agreement with PickNik Robotics to support software development for NASA’s Fly Foundational Robotics (FFR) […] The post Motiv Space Systems and PickNik Robotics Collaborate on Software for NASA’s Fly Foundational Robotics (FFR) Mission appeared first on SpaceNews.
NASA Marks Milestone in Preparation for Artemis IV TestingIMAGE
nasa.gov• Feb 11, 2026• 1 min read
NASA Marks Milestone in Preparation for Artemis IV TestingWater flowing out. Data flowing in. A water system activation at the Thad Cochran Test Stand (B-2) on Jan. 30 at NASA’s Stennis Space Center near Bay St. Louis, Mississippi, helped capture critical data to support testing a new SLS (Space Launch System) stage expected to fly on the Artemis IV mission. The activation milestone […]
SpaceX complete Booster 19 testing at upgraded Massey’sIMAGE
nasaspaceflight.com• Feb 11, 2026• 1 min read
SpaceX complete Booster 19 testing at upgraded Massey’sIn a welcome return to active flight vehicle testing after setbacks and facility upgrades, SpaceX… The post SpaceX complete Booster 19 testing at upgraded Massey’s appeared first on NASASpaceFlight.com.
Flexible electronics reshape intelligent robot designIMAGE
spacedaily.com• Feb 11, 2026• 1 min read
Flexible electronics reshape intelligent robot designTokyo, Japan (SPX) Feb 08, 2026 With robots taking on more roles in daily life and industry, their evolution toward autonomous intelligence is being held back by rigid electronic hardware that cannot conform to complex, curved bodies. Traditional hard components are difficult to mount on non planar robot surfaces, which limits the integration of critical sensing, computation, and actuation functions that underpin perception, d
EUMETSAT extends role in DestinE digital twin infrastructureIMAGE
spacedaily.com• Feb 10, 2026• 1 min read
EUMETSAT extends role in DestinE digital twin infrastructureParis, France (SPX) Feb 06, 2026 The EUMETSAT Council has confirmed that the organisation will remain a key contributor to the European Commission's Destination Earth initiative as it enters Phase Three later this year. Launched in 2022, Destination Earth aims to build highly accurate digital twins of the planet to simulate and predict how natural processes interact with human activities, supporting better-informed decisi
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Shenzhen district powers dense robot innovation ecosystemIMAGE
spacedaily.com• Feb 10, 2026• 1 min read
Shenzhen district powers dense robot innovation ecosystemTokyo, Japan (SPX) Feb 06, 2026 Nanshan district in Shenzhen has built one of the densest hardware and robotics clusters on the planet, centered on a 10-kilometer stretch of Liuxian Avenue known locally as Robot Valley that packs together startups, factories and research labs. Inside this corridor, an embodied intelligent robot serving customers in a cafe has become a shorthand scene for how quickly hardware ideas now re
Venus radar study reveals vast underground lava caveIMAGE
spacedaily.com• Feb 10, 2026• 1 min read
Venus radar study reveals vast underground lava caveBerlin, Germany (SPX) Feb 10, 2026 Volcanic activity is a key force shaping the surfaces of rocky planets, and new work from Italy indicates that Venus hosts a giant empty lava tube beneath its surface. Using radar images from NASA's Magellan mission, a team at the University of Trento has identified a skylight feature in the Nyx Mons region that reveals a large underground cavity interpreted as a lava conduit. The study, p
NGA taps Vantor for AI change detection from spaceIMAGE
spacedaily.com• Feb 10, 2026• 1 min read
NGA taps Vantor for AI change detection from spaceLos Angeles CA (SPX) Feb 10, 2026 Vantor has secured a 5.3 million dollar Luno B contract with the National Geospatial Intelligence Agency to provide AI powered global change detection services that support NGA mapping and intelligence missions. Under the agreement, the company will detect and deliver automated insights on real time changes to the Earths landscape, focusing on updates to terrain and land use. The contract