Industry chivies White House for ‘immediate’ action to clean up space junk

Industry chivies White House for ‘immediate’ action to clean up space junk
Industry chivies White House for ‘immediate’ action to clean up space junk

The open meeting at times resembled the TV comedy Seinfeld’s Festivus celebration’s “airing of grievances,” but there was widespread accord on a number of recommendations.

Astroscale looks to Orbit Fab space ‘gas stations’ to extend mission life

Astroscale looks to Orbit Fab space ‘gas stations’ to extend mission life
Astroscale looks to Orbit Fab space ‘gas stations’ to extend mission life

The Japanese-founded startup also will pitch its debris removal services to SPACEWerx Orbit Prime contest, says Astroscale US President Ron Lopez.

New DARPA project explores microbes for bio-manufacturing in space

New DARPA project explores microbes for bio-manufacturing in space
New DARPA project explores microbes for bio-manufacturing in space

The B-SURE bio-bugs program is a first baby step in using biology to create a space-based supply chain, reducing reliance on materials launched from Earth.