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NASA to resume Venus exploration in 2030s, moves up DAVINCI and restarts VERITAS

Two next-generation NASA Venus missions are regaining momentum as launch schedules are moved up or confirmed, after facing possible cancellation and delays due to budget issues. The DAVINCI atmospheric probe mission is targeting a December 2030 launch, a year earlier than planned, while the VERITAS orbiter has secured funding for a November 2032 launch. Europe and a private company are also preparing Venus missions in the early 2030s.

Industry

NASA launches tender for private space stations to succeed ISS, secure low Earth orbit hub after 2030

NASA has begun formal bidding for a private space station to replace the International Space Station and maintain a low Earth orbit human presence after 2030. The agency released a request for proposals and set a Dec. 8 deadline, with plans to select at least two companies and announce results in April. NASA also said it could support transportation for the first four crewed service missions.

Games & Commerce

Kakao Entertainment to work with Atlantic Music Group on global K-pop business

Kakao Entertainment will work with U.S.-based Atlantic Music Group to jointly design global growth strategies for K-pop artists and broaden cooperation from music production to distribution and marketing. Kakao Entertainment said on Tuesday it signed a strategic partnership with Atlantic Music Group, a Warner Music Group label. The companies plan to collaborate across market strategy, song camps, featuring, streaming distribution, digital marketing, local TV and radio appearances, and fandom communication.