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ExoMars Rosalind Franklin Parachute Baked Sterile at ESTEC Ahead of 2028 Mars Mission

ExoMars Rosalind Franklin Parachute Baked Sterile at ESTEC Ahead of 2028 Mars Mission

- A 35-metre diameter, 74-kilogram parachute for the ExoMars Rosalind Franklin rover has undergone heat sterilisation at ESA’s ESTEC facility in the Netherlands. - The sterilisation completes a planetary protection milestone ahead of the mission’s planned 2028 launch. - The parachute will slow the rover during descent through the

NASA Selects Next Class of Space Health Postdoctoral Fellows

NASA Selects Next Class of Space Health Postdoctoral Fellows

- NASA-funded TRISH selected two early‑career scientists for its next postdoctoral class, starting projects in May. - Dr. Baiyang Liu (Columbia University) will develop a diazotrophic, nutritionally optimized spirulina strain for extended space missions. - Dr. Dylan Pham (Texas A&M) will study effects of simulated microgravity and aging on

The next war will be won — or lost — in orbit

The next war will be won — or lost — in orbit

- The article argues future conflicts will hinge on control and protection of space assets such as satellites. - It warns adversaries increasingly target orbital infrastructure with jamming, cyberattacks, and kinetic or non-kinetic means. - It urges investment in resilient, redundant space systems and rapid reconstitution capabilities. - It calls for updated policy,

Closeup of booster and core stage engines of a Soyuz-2.1a during launch

Closeup of booster and core stage engines of a Soyuz-2.1a during launch

- Closeup photograph showing booster and core-stage engines of a Soyuz-2.1a rocket during launch. - Image posted to Reddit’s r/space by user /u/Dexbox_YT with an accompanying direct image link. - Submission includes links to the full image and the discussion/comments thread on Reddit. - Post timestamped

ExoMars Rosalind Franklin Parachute Baked Sterile at ESTEC Ahead of 2028 Mars Mission

ExoMars Rosalind Franklin Parachute Baked Sterile at ESTEC Ahead of 2028 Mars Mission

- A 35‑metre, 74‑kg parachute for the ExoMars Rosalind Franklin rover was heat‑sterilised at ESA’s ESTEC facility in the Netherlands. - The sterilisation fulfills a planetary protection requirement ahead of the mission’s planned 2028 launch. - The procedure aims to minimise forward contamination of Mars during rover descent

NASA Science, Cargo Launch on 34th SpaceX Resupply Mission to Station

NASA Science, Cargo Launch on 34th SpaceX Resupply Mission to Station

- SpaceX’s 34th commercial resupply mission launched May 15, 2026, from Cape Canaveral carrying a Dragon spacecraft bound for the International Space Station. - The vehicle carries nearly 6,500 pounds of cargo for Expedition 74 and is scheduled to autonomously dock to the Harmony module on May 17. - Payloads include

Virgin Galactic reaffirms plans to begin commercial service this year

Virgin Galactic reaffirms plans to begin commercial service this year

- Virgin Galactic says it still plans to begin commercial suborbital passenger service this year. - The company reiterated timelines despite prior delays and past test-flight setbacks. - Plans rely on completing additional test flights and meeting safety and regulatory requirements. - Commercial launch timing remains contingent on technical progress, certification, and market