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Canada introduces the Canadian Space Launch Act to regulate sovereign launch and re-entry from Canadian territory

Hon. Steven MacKinnon has introduced the Canadian Space Launch Act, a framework intended to give Ottawa regulatory oversight of space launch and re-entry activities conducted from Canadian territory. The legislation is positioned to enable and support Canadian sovereign space launch capabilities.

2026-04-22T06:20:29.478346-07:00

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SpaceX targets Vandenberg Falcon 9 launch of 25 Starlink satellites on a high-cadence 40th Starlink mission of the year

2026-04-22T17:23:44.726301-07:00

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Lockheed Martin selected to develop UK’s first domestic commercial spaceport at Melness, Scotland

2026-04-22T14:34:54.280650-07:00

Space.com

Rocket Lab Electron to launch JAXA “Kakushin Rising” mission, deploying 8 Japanese satellites including origami-fold antenna

2026-04-22T10:06:44.189999-07:00

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The Economist

Anduril, Palantir and SpaceX emerge as “neo-primes” reshaping how the US wages war as Iran war refines requirements An opinion piece argues the Trump administration is aligning with a “neo-prime” circle—Anduril, Palantir and SpaceX—to change US force employment. It frames the Iran war as a pressure test that is reshaping defense-tech priorities, operational concepts and the balance between autonomy/AI and space-enabled capabilities.

2026-04-23T00:06:11.258886-07:00

Anduril, Palantir and SpaceX emerge as “neo-primes” reshaping how the US wages war as Iran war refines requirements

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SpaceX targets Vandenberg Falcon 9 launch of 25 Starlink satellites on a high-cadence 40th Starlink mission of the year SpaceX is scheduled to launch its 40th Starlink mission of 2026 when a Falcon 9 lifts off from Vandenberg Space Force Base carrying 25 Starlink satellites. The flight continues the company’s sustained pace of Starlink deployment using Falcon 9 from the California launch site.

2026-04-22T17:23:44.726301-07:00

SpaceX targets Vandenberg Falcon 9 launch of 25 Starlink satellites on a high-cadence 40th Starlink mission of the year

DefenseNews.com

Lockheed Martin selected to develop UK’s first domestic commercial spaceport at Melness, Scotland The UK has picked Lockheed Martin to help develop its first domestic commercial spaceport in Melness, Scotland. The effort is framed as potential future support for U.S. military satellite launches, as governments seek reliable routes to orbit.

2026-04-22T14:34:54.280650-07:00

Lockheed Martin selected to develop UK’s first domestic commercial spaceport at Melness, Scotland

Space.com

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Rocket Lab Electron to launch JAXA “Kakushin Rising” mission, deploying 8 Japanese satellites including origami-fold antenna Rocket Lab is set to launch its second Electron/JAXA dedicated mission, “Kakushin Rising,” delivering eight Japanese satellites into orbit. The payload set includes a spacecraft featuring an origami-folded antenna, as part of JAXA’s Innovative Satellite Technology Demonstration Program.

2026-04-22T10:06:44.189999-07:00

Rocket Lab Electron to launch JAXA “Kakushin Rising” mission, deploying 8 Japanese satellites including origami-fold antenna

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Canada introduces the Canadian Space Launch Act to regulate sovereign launch and re-entry from Canadian territory Hon. Steven MacKinnon has introduced the Canadian Space Launch Act, a framework intended to give Ottawa regulatory oversight of space launch and re-entry activities conducted from Canadian territory. The legislation is positioned to enable and support Canadian sovereign space launch capabilities.

2026-04-22T06:20:29.478346-07:00

Canada introduces the Canadian Space Launch Act to regulate sovereign launch and re-entry from Canadian territory

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ATMOS Space Cargo raises €25.7M Series A for PHOENIX 2 return capsules and first regular Earth-return operations German-French startup ATMOS Space Cargo secured a €25.7 million Series A to fund three PHOENIX 2 return capsules and begin routine Earth-return missions. The company positions the effort as a dual-use architecture—commercial, institutional and defense-capable—supporting the next phase of its larger PHOENIX 3 programme.

2026-04-22T02:36:19.921147-07:00

ATMOS Space Cargo raises €25.7M Series A for PHOENIX 2 return capsules and first regular Earth-return operations

SpaceWatch Global

Dawn Aerospace targets reusable spaceplanes and in-orbit refueling by 2028 to extend satellite mission lifetimes Dawn Aerospace says it is advancing reusable spaceplane technology and is planning an in-orbit refueling capability by 2028. The goal is to enable more flexible satellite operations—specifically extending mission lifetimes—supported by a near-term plan for deploying 44 satellites.

2026-04-22T01:20:34.567331-07:00

Dawn Aerospace targets reusable spaceplanes and in-orbit refueling by 2028 to extend satellite mission lifetimes

SpaceNews.com

Northrop Grumman records $71M charge after Vulcan solid rocket booster anomaly, delaying ULA launch cadence Northrop Grumman disclosed a $71 million fiscal first-quarter charge tied to an anomaly involving a Vulcan Centaur solid rocket booster, resulting in ULA grounding the vehicle. Vulcan manifest timelines are now paused pending resolution of the issue, while the company reported its first-quarter 2026 financial results.

2026-04-21T19:42:41.118114-07:00

Northrop Grumman records $71M charge after Vulcan solid rocket booster anomaly, delaying ULA launch cadence

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Canada introduces the Canadian Space Launch Act to regulate sovereign launch and re-entry from Canadian territory

SpaceX targets Vandenberg Falcon 9 launch of 25 Starlink satellites on a high-cadence 40th Starlink mission of the year

Lockheed Martin selected to develop UK’s first domestic commercial spaceport at Melness, Scotland

Rocket Lab Electron to launch JAXA “Kakushin Rising” mission, deploying 8 Japanese satellites including origami-fold antenna

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