The cancellation of NASA’s VIPER rover mission has paved the way for new exploration opportunities. Astrobotic Technology’s spacecraft will still launch this year, now featuring Astrolab’s FLIP rover. This collaboration highlights the increasing partnership between established space agencies and innovative startups. Adaptability

The threat of space debris to commercial aviation is growing, particularly from uncontrolled rocket reentries. The annual risk of uncontrolled rocket body reentries near major airports is about 0.8%, but can reach 26% in busier airspaces. Over 2,300 rocket bodies are currently