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Astronauts took shelter and prepared to evacuate after air leak on International Space Station

Russia’s Roscosmos said its experts had found two leaks aboard the ISS but steps had been taken to address them

The Independent UK

NASA astronauts briefly shelter in 'safe haven' procedure following worsening leaks on International Space Station

A brief leak scare on the International Space Station complicates NASA and Congress' plans to extend the station's lifespan to at least 2032.

LiveScience

Bulletin PM briefing: Space station evacuated and rapist jailed after miscarriage of justice

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NASA orders astronauts to take shelter after new leak aboard the International Space Station

A NASA spokesperson told the AFP news agency that Roscosmos cosmonauts took measurements of the leaks and were now assessing data.

Euronews

NASA places ISS astronauts on evacuation alert as air leak worsens

NASA ordered astronauts aboard the International Space Station (ISS) to shelter in their spacecraft and prepare for a possible evacuation on Friday after an air leak in the Russian module of the orbiting laboratory worsened, raising fresh concerns over a long-running technical problem.

France 24

SpaceX seeks a record $75 bn in stock market debut

SpaceX plans a massive $75 billion share sale, valuing the company at $1.8 trillion. This move aims to fund ambitious projects like space-based data centers and a Mars mission. The company's satellite internet service, Starlink, is already a significant revenue source. This IPO could make Elon Musk the world's first…

The Economic Times

SpaceX eyes $75 billion IPO, valuing company at $1.77 trillion

SpaceX, Elon Musk’s rocket and satellite company, said on Wednesday it plans to raise about $75 billion in an initial public offering, valuing the company at $1.765 trillion. The company will offer 555.6 million shares at $135 each, surpassing Saudi Aramco’s record $25.6 billion IPO in 2019.

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Texas, Nebraska, Iowa, West Virginia sue ISS over ESG disclosures

Four Republican state attorneys general filed lawsuits on May 20, 2026, against Institutional Shareholder Services (ISS), accusing the proxy advisory firm of violating state consumer protection laws by failing to disclose that its voting recommendations prioritize environmental, social, and governance (ESG) policies over clients' financial interests.

Ballotpedia

France shoots for the stars with back-to-back space firsts

Two French astronauts will travel to space next year under a new deal between France and US company Vast, with one set to remain aboard what would be the world's first commercial space station.

Radio France Internationale

British Paralympian could be first astronaut with physical disability to live in orbit

John McFall prepares for mission to Haven-1 space station after UK Space Agency signs deal with US startup Vast

The Guardian - UK

Astronauts could use lightning-like plasma jets to kill germs on the moon and Mars, demo hints

A new lab experiment is testing plasma jets as a water-free solution for "space laundry" on future missions to the moon and Mars.

LiveScience

This is crucial juncture for space missions: Shubhanshu Shukla as he preps for second space voyage

Shubhanshu Shukla, India's first astronaut on the International Space Station, is training for the Gaganyaan mission. He draws on his IAF test pilot background for this significant human spaceflight program. Gaganyaan aims to showcase India's capabilities in space exploration. Shukla's previous ISS mission provided valuable insights for future Indian endeavors.

The Economic Times

Texas Stock Exchange CEO: exchanges can build on Exxon's retail model to rein in proxy advisors

Exxon empowered retail to beat the proxy duopoly and secure its move to Texas. The Texas Stock Exchange is scaling that strategy for all issuers.

Fortune

Astronaut captures aurora magic from the ISS | Space photo of the day for May 28, 2026

This is one spectacular photograph.

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Texas, Nebraska, Iowa, West Virginia sue ISS over ESG disclosures

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Space

Watch 2 Russian cosmonauts take 5-hour spacewalk outside the ISS today

Cosmonauts Sergey Kud-Sverchkov and Sergei Mikaev will perform a spacewalk outside the International Space Station today (May 27), and you can watch the action live.

The Conversation

How mobile deep-space medical systems could support future landings on the moon and Mars

Around the world, people watched NASA’s Artemis II mission in awe as humans returned to lunar orbit for the first time since 1972.

The Guardian - UK

Metro Bank investors urged to reject executive pay report

Bonus scheme that could hand CEO a £60m windfall is ‘significantly out of line’ with market, says proxy adviser

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3 Space Infrastructure Stocks Gaining Momentum Ahead of the SpaceX IPO

As SpaceX eyes a potential June IPO, capital is flowing into space infrastructure stocks like LUNR, RDW, and VOYG, each posting record backlogs in Q1 2026.

Euronews

'Global race for critical raw materials is about power,' EU Commission says

The European Commission official framed access to critical raw materials as a 'vital investment' for long-term economic resilience, helping the European Union avoid future supply shocks.

The Guardian - UK

Advisers urge JP Morgan investors to vote to split chair and CEO positions

SS and Glass Lewis back shareholder resolution amid fears over power wielded by Jamie Dimon, who holds both roles

Space

Where does Earth's mysterious 'ring current' come from? NASA and the US Space Force are launching a mission to find out

NASA, working with the Space Force, plans to launch a space weather mission later this month to study a strange "ring current" surrounding our planet.

Euronews

Two drones from Russia crash in Latvia with one causing oil depot fire, army says

Europe is on high alert after drone flyovers into NATO airspace reached an unprecedented scale last September, prompting leaders to agree to develop a "drone wall."

Space

Spaceflight is hard on the heart, yet artificial ones grow better in space than on Earth

The human heart shrivels away in space, but researchers have found that mini-hearts grown from human stem cells sprout in space significantly faster than in labs on Earth.

Space

Russia launches 3 tons of cargo to the International Space Station from Kazakhstan (video)

Russia launched its latest Progress cargo ship toward the International Space Station from Baikonur Cosmodrome today (April 25).

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