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As we’ve explored the boxwork region, the science team has […]","published_at":"2026-02-18T00:44:49Z","updated_at":"2026-02-18T08:30:36.732556Z","featured":false,"launches":[{"launch_id":"df8d4fdb-9add-4ce9-9f0e-aae1c61df212","provider":"Launch Library 2"}],"events":[]},{"id":36295,"title":"Starbase Pad 2 prepares to receive Booster 19 ahead of Block 3 milestones","authors":[{"name":"Colton Williams, Arran Reid and Chris Bergin","socials":null}],"url":"https://www.nasaspaceflight.com/2026/02/starbase-pad-2-booster-19/","image_url":"https://www.nasaspaceflight.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/NSF-2026-02-17-23-16-56-823.jpg","news_site":"NASASpaceflight","summary":"SpaceX conducted a successful full test of the water-cooled top deck on the Orbital Launch…\r\nThe post Starbase Pad 2 prepares to receive Booster 19 ahead of Block 3 milestones appeared first on NASASpaceFlight.com.","published_at":"2026-02-17T23:24:33Z","updated_at":"2026-02-18T08:31:45.255903Z","featured":false,"launches":[{"launch_id":"ed83366c-872c-4484-97c1-bc74832304fc","provider":"Launch Library 2"}],"events":[]},{"id":36296,"title":"Simera Sense to offer larger cameras and enhanced autonomy","authors":[{"name":"Debra Werner","socials":null}],"url":"https://spacenews.com/simera-sense-to-offer-larger-cameras-and-enhanced-autonomy/","image_url":"https://i0.wp.com/spacenews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/rsz_press_release_media_kit_simera_2.jpg?fit=879%2C586&ssl=1","news_site":"SpaceNews","summary":"\nSAN FRANCISCO – After attracting cubesat customers, Belgium-based Simera Sense is developing higher-resolution optical payloads for larger satellites. 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