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A New Proposal Aims to Keep the International Space Station Flying for Longer, Despite the Risks

The goal is to extend the space station’s life but guarantee a commercial facility is ready to replace it.

Vast wraps $500 million funding round as company vies for NASA space station contract

Vast Space is betting on a "leapfrog strategy" to land a phase two NASA award for the International Space Station.

NASA must delay deorbiting the ISS, U.S. lawmakers say

U.S. lawmakers are moving to delay the International Space Station’s retirement, giving more time for commercial replacements to be built

Commercial Space Federation (CSF) Welcomes New Members

March 6, 2026 – Washington, D.C.—The Commercial Space Federation (CSF) is pleased to welcome Leolabs,  the American Society for Gravitational and Space Research (ASGSR), and SurgeStreams. Together, these organizations strengthen […] The post Commercial Space Federation (CSF) Welcomes New Members appeared first on SpaceNews.

Weekends on the Space Station

NASA astronaut Jessica Meir trims the hair of fellow NASA astronaut Jack Hathaway in this March 1, 2026, image. Meir uses an electric razor attached to a vacuum that collects loose clippings to keep the station’s atmosphere clean in microgravity. Crew on the International Space Station also use weekends to complete housekeeping tasks. Learn more […]

Watch Japan's 1st HTV-X cargo craft leave the International Space Station today

Infinite Orbits Expands in UK with Acquisition of Lúnasa Space

French in-orbit servicing startup Infinite Orbits announced the acquisition of the UK-based company Lúnasa Space. The post Infinite Orbits Expands in UK with Acquisition of Lúnasa Space appeared first on Orbital Today.

HEO And SATLANTIS Sign MoU To Better Provide Sovereign Space Domain Awareness

The recently announced MoU, which was signed between HEO and SATLANTIS, will help give governments sovereign space domain awareness. The post HEO And SATLANTIS Sign MoU To Better Provide Sovereign Space Domain Awareness appeared first on Orbital Today.

Congress puts the ISS on life support until 2032, orders Moon base plan

<h4>Authorization Act seeks to keep lights on until commercial stations are ready</h4> <p>The <a target="_blank" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.commerce.senate.gov/2026/3/commerce-committee-advances-nasa-reauthorization-act-and-weather-act">NASA Authorization Act of 2026</a> has been approved, and alongside a directive for NASA to establish a permanent Moon base, the legislation includes language extending the International Space Station to 2032.…</p>

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Vast raises $500 million for commercial space station development

Commercial space station developer Vast has raised $500 million in its first significant outside investment round. The post Vast raises $500 million for commercial space station development appeared first on SpaceNews.

Female astronauts face clotting risks, five-day weightlessness simulation suggests

Just a few days in simulated microgravity can subtly change the way women&#039;s blood clots, sparking bigger questions about health monitoring protocols for astronauts who can spend six months or more in orbit, say Simon Fraser University researchers. First reported in 2020, an International Space Station mission detected an unexpected blood clot in a female astronaut&#039;s jugular vein. To date, space-health research has had more male participants, but with the number of female astronauts on

Russia fixes launch pad damaged by Thanksgiving astronaut launch to the International Space Station

Russia Completes Repairs to Site 31, Next Cargo Launch on March 22

Russia has completed repairs to Site 31, the launch pad at the Baikonur Cosmodrome used for sending crews and cargo to the International Space Station. A structure that supports the [&#8230;]

Infinite Orbits Expands Footprint into UK with Acquisition of RPO and Docking Expert, Lúnasa Space

Infinite Orbits has announced the acquisition of UK-based Lúnasa Space, marking its establishment in the United Kingdom and reinforcing its Endurance life-extension servicer through enhanced rendezvous and docking capabilities. With operations now anchored across France, Luxembourg, Spain and the United Kingdom, the company continues to strengthen the technical foundations of its in-orbit servicing roadmap. The post Infinite Orbits Expands Footprint into UK with Acquisition of RPO and Docking E