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Russia delays Luna-28/29/30 lunar missions to 2032–2036 as Artemis II returns

Russia's Academy of Sciences has postponed its Luna-28, Luna-29 and Luna-30 lunar missions, moving planned launches into a 2032–2036 window. The schedule shift comes as NASA prepares the crewed Artemis II lunar flyby, reshaping the near‑term international lunar exploration timeline.

2026-04-09T04:39:45.791841-07:00

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Jurisdictional Challenges for Orbital Data Centers in the Emerging Space Economy — Part 1

2026-04-09T01:17:42.717995-07:00

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Harnessing space technology for flood resilience in Lagos at GLOC 2026

2026-04-09T00:39:05.749017-07:00

Via Satellite

Sky Perfect JSAT outlines multi‑faceted strategy for global satellite operations

2026-04-08T13:40:21.521246-07:00

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Russia delays Luna-28/29/30 lunar missions to 2032–2036 as Artemis II returns Russia's Academy of Sciences has postponed its Luna-28, Luna-29 and Luna-30 lunar missions, moving planned launches into a 2032–2036 window. The schedule shift comes as NASA prepares the crewed Artemis II lunar flyby, reshaping the near‑term international lunar exploration timeline.

2026-04-09T04:39:45.791841-07:00

Russia delays Luna-28/29/30 lunar missions to 2032–2036 as Artemis II returns

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Jurisdictional Challenges for Orbital Data Centers in the Emerging Space Economy — Part 1 The convergence of AI and orbital infrastructure has prompted major technology companies to race to deploy data centres in low Earth orbit. That commercial push is colliding with unclear jurisdictional, licensing and liability regimes for on‑orbit services, raising urgent legal and governance questions for regulators and operators.

2026-04-09T01:17:42.717995-07:00

Jurisdictional Challenges for Orbital Data Centers in the Emerging Space Economy — Part 1

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Opportunities for On‑Orbit Computing — SpaceNews event, April 30, Washington, D.C. SpaceNews will host 'Opportunities for On‑Orbit Computing' on April 30 in Washington, D.C., the next event in its orbital data‑centers series. The session will examine on‑orbit computing prospects for using space‑based platforms to provide processing, storage and computing services and business models.

2026-04-09T01:17:42.717995-07:00

Opportunities for On‑Orbit Computing — SpaceNews event, April 30, Washington, D.C.

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Harnessing space technology for flood resilience in Lagos at GLOC 2026 At GLOC 2026, Lagos will push for satellite-enabled partnerships and practical cross-border data‑sharing agreements to strengthen flood resilience, prioritizing operational early‑warning systems, satellite mapping and regional capacity‑building to improve urban planning and emergency response.

2026-04-09T00:39:05.749017-07:00

Harnessing space technology for flood resilience in Lagos at GLOC 2026

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Sky Perfect JSAT outlines multi‑faceted strategy for global satellite operations Sky Perfect JSAT CEO Eiichi Yonekura sets out a multi‑faceted growth plan as the operator pushes beyond traditional services into expanded commercial, government and space‑systems offerings, partnerships and new product lines to defend market share amid intensifying competition and geopolitical demand.

2026-04-08T13:40:21.521246-07:00

Sky Perfect JSAT outlines multi‑faceted strategy for global satellite operations

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e-GEOS and VENG sign multi‑year agreement to commercialise SAOCOM SAR data globally e-GEOS and Argentine firm VENG have signed a multi‑year cooperation, marketing and distribution agreement to expand global sales of SAR data from Argentina’s SAOCOM satellite constellation. e-GEOS is a joint venture of the Italian Space Agency (20%) and Telespazio (80%); VENG is 97% owned by CONAE.

2026-04-08T13:40:21.492551-07:00

e-GEOS and VENG sign multi‑year agreement to commercialise SAOCOM SAR data globally

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Space sovereignty is no longer optional — governments and industry must act Governments and industry must rapidly define and resource ‘space sovereignty’—from resilient sovereign satcoms and hardened supply chains to legal and operational norms—to protect national interests and ensure dependable commercial services. The piece outlines policy, procurement and industry steps to operationalize sovereign capabilities.

2026-04-08T11:07:25.396550-07:00

Space sovereignty is no longer optional — governments and industry must act

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Lunar base vs. lunar economy: rethinking industry and policy priorities As national programs and private firms scale lunar plans, leaders must decide whether to prioritize a government-built permanent surface base or to foster a market-driven lunar economy of services, logistics and resource development. The piece examines trade-offs for contractors, funding allocation, and policy levers that will shape industrial winners.

2026-04-08T06:06:46.191913-07:00

Lunar base vs. lunar economy: rethinking industry and policy priorities

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Russia delays Luna-28/29/30 lunar missions to 2032–2036 as Artemis II returns

Jurisdictional Challenges for Orbital Data Centers in the Emerging Space Economy — Part 1

Harnessing space technology for flood resilience in Lagos at GLOC 2026

Sky Perfect JSAT outlines multi‑faceted strategy for global satellite operations

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