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NASA crew briefly shelters inside Dragon capsule as Russia addresses new space station leaks

NASA crew briefly shelters inside Dragon capsule as Russia addresses new space station leaks

- NASA briefly directed four Crew-12 members and astronaut Chris Williams to shelter inside the SpaceX Dragon Freedom while Roscosmos carried out repairs on new leaks in the ISS Zvezda PrK tunnel. - The “safe haven” posture was ended a few hours later after Russian engineers chose to perform measurements only.

NASA Satellites Uncover Large-Scale Ocean Nutrient Stress

NASA Satellites Uncover Large-Scale Ocean Nutrient Stress

- A study published June 5 (Science Advances) combines two decades of NASA MODIS satellite data, ocean surveys, and genetic markers in Prochlorococcus to map phytoplankton nutrient stress globally. - Warming sea-surface temperatures increase stratification, reduce upwelling, and limit surface nutrients, with strongest stress in subtropical gyres and the South Pacific.

Qianfan constellation deployment hits 200 satellites with Long March 8 and 6A launches

Qianfan constellation deployment hits 200 satellites with Long March 8 and 6A launches

- Qianfan’s satellite constellation reached 200 spacecraft following recent Long March 8 and Long March 6A launches. - The launches placed additional low-Earth-orbit communications satellites into service. - The milestone advances China’s commercial broadband/IoT satellite network deployment. - Operator plans continued launches to expand coverage and services. Source: Read

Welcome back Hermes

Welcome back Hermes

- Reddit post titled “Welcome back Hermes” in r/space, submitted by /u/Wise_Cup_1060. - Post includes a link to the Reddit thread and a comments section for discussion. - Entry metadata shows URL, categories (space), and timestamp 2026-06-05T11:25:40.000Z. Source: Read the full article Photo by

NASA head urges new launcher for Blue Origin’s moon landers to meet Artemis mission deadlines

NASA head urges new launcher for Blue Origin’s moon landers to meet Artemis mission deadlines

- After Blue Origin’s New Glenn static-fire explosion damaged LC-36, NASA is seeking an alternative launcher for Blue Origin’s Blue Moon landers. - Administrator Jared Isaacman said NASA is “de-coupling the lander from the launch vehicle and the pad” to keep lander development on schedule for Artemis

Fighting Fire With Fire

Fighting Fire With Fire

- NASA’s Aqua/MODIS imagery captured smoke from numerous fires in Australia’s Northern Territory on May 28, 2026. - Many detected fires are deliberate prescribed burns, typically lit in mornings to manage savanna fuel loads. - Indigenous practices and modern programs (e.g., WALFA, Arnhem Land Fire Abatement) coordinate large-scale

AstroForge completes DeepSpace-2 spacecraft

AstroForge completes DeepSpace-2 spacecraft

- AstroForge has completed assembly of its DeepSpace‑2 spacecraft. - The company says the spacecraft is now entering preflight activities such as testing and integration. - DeepSpace‑2 is part of AstroForge’s planned lunar exploration and resource‑prospecting efforts. - Announcement reported by SpaceNews and shared on r/SpacePolicy (link provided). Source: