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NASA Spaceflight • Justin Davenport

NASA and Astrobotic pick lunar south pole site for VIPER and Griffin ahead of Artemis human landings

NASA and commercial partner Astrobotic have selected a site on the Moon’s south pole for the VIPER rover and Astrobotic’s Griffin lander, marking a coordinated robotic reconnaissance ahead of planned Artemis human missions. The designation focuses science on volatile‑rich terrain close to proposed Artemis 4 touchdown zones.

Also: Space.com

2026-04-03T16:12:35.997218-07:00

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Universe Today • Matthew Williams

An Aerobot With ISRU Capabilities Could Explore Venus' Atmosphere for Years

By Universe Today: In a new proposal, a team of scientists explores how aerial robotic platforms (areobots) with in-situ resource utilization (ISRU) capability could operate for years in Venus' atmosphere.

2026-04-03T15:50:52.644860-07:00

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Space Intel Report • Peter B de Selding

The Risks of 200 National Satellite Constellations in the Next Decade

By Space Intel Report: WASHINGTON — “Autonomy” and “sovereignty” area among the most-used terms in space technology circles today. But….

Also: The Guardian

2026-04-03T13:38:49.272977-07:00

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New York Times • Maureen Farrell

Banks Must Subscribe to Elon Musk’s Grok to Advise on SpaceX IPO

By New York Times: Mr. Musk is requiring Wall Street firms to purchase subscriptions to his A.I. chatbot if they want to advise on one of the largest initial public offerings in history.

Also: Ars Technica and Reuters

2026-04-03T10:38:22.220735-07:00

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SpaceNews.com • Jeff Foust

White House Proposes Major NASA Funding Cuts Again, Threatening Science Programs and the ISS

By SpaceNews.com: For the second consecutive year, the White House is proposing a major budget cut for NASA that would significantly impact science and the ISS.

Space Policy Online

Trump FY2027 Budget Prioritizes Artemis Moon Return, Slashes Other NASA Programs

planetary.org

Planetary Society urges Congress to reject FY2027 proposal cutting NASA budget 23% and slashing science programs

Also: Payload, futurism.com, newspaceeconomy.ca, orlandosentinel.com, nasawatch.com, news.bgov.com, Ars Technica and planetary.org

2026-04-03T08:38:02.850876-07:00

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Space.com • Sharmila Kuthunur

1st results from Blue Ghost lunar lander reveal how much we still don't know about the moon

By Space.com: Data from Firefly Aerospace's Blue Ghost lunar lander casts doubt on the decades-old view of the moon as divided between a hotter near side and cooler far side.

2026-04-03T11:07:06.785586-07:00

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Reuters

SpaceX delays next Starship test launch by a month, Musk says

By Reuters: SpaceX CEO Elon Musk said on Friday that the company's next Starship test flight will take place in May and not April as originally scheduled.

2026-04-03T11:10:36.264127-07:00

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SpaceNews.com • Jason Rainbow

Italy’s Argotec plans to scale Florida satellite facility to meet rising US demand

By SpaceNews.com: Italy’s Argotec has officially opened its first U.S. satellite production facility, cementing a foothold near Kennedy Space Center in Florida to join other foreign space firms pursuing growing demand from American programs.

2026-04-03T10:58:05.903270-07:00

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