ArianeGroup has proposed an evolution of Ariane 6 as part of ESA’s BEST! initiative.

The proposed evolution of Ariane 6 would use reusable boosters derived from a rocket being developed by MaiaSpace, a subsidiary of ArianeGroup.

The USSF-87 mission is expected to launch before the end of the month.

The launch date for the USSF-87 mission has not yet been announced.

The USSF-87 mission will deploy the GSSAP 7 and 8 satellites directly into GEO.

The SRB Mate for the USSF-87 mission has been completed.

ULA is preparing for the launch of the USSF-87 mission.

ULA has started stacking the next Vulcan rocket for the USSF-87 mission.

Bro postponed the maiden launch of the XZY-1 by a whole year.

Sepoch plans to launch and conduct sea recovery of the XZY-1 at the end of 2026.

The XZY-1 Y1 / Qiantang plans to launch and conduct barge recovery at the end of 2026 from Haiyang and recover near the Yangtze Delta for a sun-synchronous orbit mission.

The recovered stage of the XZY-1 Y1 will be sent back on the barge to the refurbishment factory directly in Hangzhou.

NASA is engaged in searching for habitable worlds to investigate the potential for life elsewhere in the universe.

Ko and Natsuhara emphasized the importance of personally viewing land and experiencing its ambiance, despite advancements in technology.

DigitalBlast, a designated private enterprise for utilizing Japan's Kibo module on the International Space Station (ISS), discussed the potential of using space.

They also acknowledged that digitalization is changing the nature of transactions in the industry.

Mitsui Fudosan Realty utilizes satellite data for parking lot site exploration.

The space industry can be divided into two major areas: spacecraft manufacturing and space solutions, such as satellite data utilization.

Ko pointed out that while satellites can identify land, they cannot capture the emotions of the sellers.

Nishimura from WHERE expressed a desire to enhance sales support capabilities as part of developing Deal Tech products.

Akutsu presented a hypothetical scenario where a share office might include rental space on the ISS as part of its offer.

Hankyu Hanshin Properties employs satellite data for investment and business site exploration.

The session titled 'Swindlers vs. Honest Real Estate' was a notable part of SRC 2025.

Ko suggested that a new entertainment form based on the theme of space and real estate might emerge in the future.

Fukuoka Real Estate uses satellite data for apartment land exploration.

The ISS serves as a venue for scientific experiments and technology demonstrations, with associated costs for launching materials and recovering samples reaching hundreds of thousands of yen.

Okuda from CHINTAI explained that the rental business has origins dating back to ancient Rome and is now increasingly seen as a sharing service.

Okuda suggested that universities interested in research and education might emerge as users of experimental opportunities in space.

The ISS is scheduled to retire in 2030, and the development of private space stations is progressing, indicating that available rental space in outer space is likely to increase.

Space is viewed as a treasure trove for new discoveries due to its unique environments, such as microgravity and cosmic radiation, particularly in fields like life sciences and semiconductor manufacturing.

Horiguchi expressed optimism about the potential for new industries and solutions arising from the utilization of outer space.

Authors Shinjo Ko and Takeshi Natsuhara participated in the session at SRC 2025 to discuss how technologies like space and AI can change real estate transactions.

Both speakers speculated that outer space could become a rental target similar to other sharing services.

The adoption of satellite data improved the quality of proposals and allowed for a comprehensive view of land acquisition for all three companies.

The final session of SRC 2025, titled 'An Era of Renting Space in Outer Space,' featured discussions on potential applications for rented space.

Both speakers agreed that the human element is critical in the real estate sector.

Okuda predicted that roles akin to landlords and tenants could develop in space rental, connecting providers and users.

Natsuhara suggested that while AI could handle routine tasks, human involvement is crucial in the final stages of contract negotiations.

The 'Space x Real Estate Conference 2025' (SRC 2025) will take place on December 2, 2025, aiming to explore new markets at the intersection of space solutions and real estate business.

A potential 'ISS-share office' could be priced at 115,000 yen per month, allowing users to share access to both the office and the ISS.

Moderator Akutsu highlighted that satellite data could enhance transparency in land transactions and potentially prevent fraud.

Space Canada published a position paper offering recommendations for enhancing Canada's defence space industrial base.

Canada risks falling behind without a major overhaul of space procurement.

The recommendations include enacting policies to build a resilient Canadian defence space industrial base.

Jeremy Hansen is leaving entertainment behind during his time on the Artemis 2 mission.

Astronaut Jeremy Hansen will participate in the Artemis 2 mission to the Moon.

The cave environment is characterized by constant darkness.

The training includes passing through narrow passages and rappelling down cliffs, requiring physical endurance, judgment, and teamwork.

The China Astronaut Research and Training Center plans to continue similar cave training and expand it to other astronauts and candidates.

Since 2016, the China Astronaut Research and Training Center has investigated various caves across China for geological stability, safety, and training suitability.