SpaceNews.comJeff Foust

Commerce Department budget proposal revives doubts over TraCSS civil space traffic management program

A U.S. Department of Commerce budget proposal raises renewed concerns about the future of TraCSS, a civil space traffic management system currently under development. The development reopens questions about continuity, funding, and the program’s path to operational deployment.

2026-04-10T05:27:46.573994-07:00
SpaceNews.comAndrew Jones

China’s Chang’e-7 arrives at spaceport for lunar south pole exploration mission

By SpaceNews.com: China’s Chang’e-7 arrives at spaceport for lunar south pole exploration mission China’s multi-element Chang’e-7 lunar spacecraft has arrived at Wenchang spaceport for launch preparations ahead of a planned liftoff in the second half of 2026.

2026-04-10T05:07:24.499216-07:00
Aviation WeekRobert Wall

Kongsberg and SpinLaunch Partner to Offer Rapid, Sovereign LEO Constellation Capabilities

By Aviation Week: Kongsberg teams with SpinLaunch to develop LEO satellite systems, offering faster deployment and sovereign control for allied governments.

2026-04-09T01:51:23.835604-07:00