Jason P. Crutchfield

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Debris Removal Tech

Astroscale Selects Isar to Launch Debris Removal Mission

Astroscale taps Isar Aerospace to launch debris-removal mission targeting real non-cooperative upper stage in 2027.

Satellite Constellations

Is Russia's rival to Starlink failing? Here's what we know.

Russian Rassvet constellation faces major deployment challenges; most satellites stuck below target orbit.

""Starlink" satellites
Satellite Constellations

Can Europe take on Elon Musk’s Starlink? - The Times

Europe weighs competing satellite constellation strategy against Starlink's market lead.

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Debris Removal Tech

Osaka University laser startup raises ¥1.2B for space debris and fusion - Dealroom

Japanese laser startup funded to develop debris removal and fusion technology using ablation methods.

Mission Updates

NASA Selects Blue Origin as Mars Telecommunications Network Provider

NASA taps Blue Origin to build Mars telecom orbiter by 2028 for $700M.

Human Spaceflight

Two astronauts replace ISS camera and docking aid on 6th-ever all-female spacewalk (video)

Meir and Adenot execute sixth all-female ISS spacewalk, replace docking retroreflector and camera despite mid-EVA suit issue.

""Starlink" satellites
Satellite Constellations

Russia’s Race to Replace Starlink Is Failing - Newsweek

Russia's Starlink alternative faces mounting delays and obstacles in development and launch.

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Policy & Regulation

Türkiye becomes 71st signatory to NASA's Artemis Accords - TRT World

Türkiye joins 70 nations under NASA's Artemis Accords, expanding cislunar governance consensus.

Human Spaceflight

Repairing the ISS 250 miles above Earth | Space photo of the day for Sept. 1, 2026

French ESA astronaut Adenot completes historic spacewalk to repair ISS antenna 250 miles up.

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Policy & Regulation

Turkey joins Artemis Accords as 71st signatory - Turkish Minute

Turkey joins Artemis Accords as 71st signatory, expanding international consensus on lunar exploration norms.

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Policy & Regulation

Turkey signs the Artemis Accords - SpaceNews

Turkey becomes latest nation to join Artemis Accords framework for lunar exploration and orbital sustainability.

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Policy & Regulation

Turkey Joins Artemis Accords as 71st Member - GK Today

Turkey joins Artemis Accords as 71st signatory, expanding consensus on lunar and orbital governance.

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