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International Space Station Activities
The crew of the International Space Station carried out routine research and maintenance, including some lunar photography. [Source: NASA]
NASA Solicits Lunar Tech
NASA have released the final version of their latest call for proposals for technology supporting the planned Moon Base at the lunar south pole. The technologies being solicited include vertical solar arrays, in-situ oxygen production, nuclear generators, in-space manufacturing, and nanomaterial production. [Source: NASA]
UK Space Strategy
The United Kingdom announced today that it is investing £7.8 billion into the space industry through to 2030, including through international partners like the European Space Agency. The strategy emphasises the importance of space domain awareness, in-orbit servicing, and satellite communications, as well as the further development of SaxaVord Spaceport in the Shetland Islands. [Source: UK Government]
Stoke Space Announce Nova Block 2
Stoke Space announced today that they are developing a larger version of their fully reusable Nova launch vehicle, which has yet to fly. The first rocket, called Nova Pathfinder, will be able to lift an estimated 3 metric tonnes to orbit in its reusable configuration, while the Nova Block 2 will be able to lift 15 metric tonnes to orbit in its reusable configuration. Stoke Space are hoping to fly Nova Pathfinder in early 2027, and Nova Block 2 in 2029. [Source: Stoke Space]
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