CNBC
• Lora Kolodny
SpaceX says it has reached an agreement with AI startup Cursor giving it rights to acquire the company later this year for $60 billion, or alternatively pay $10 billion for work the two sides will perform together. The structure ties major AI spend to a potential control outcome.
Space Intel Report
• Peter B. de Selding
By Space Intel Report: LA PLATA, Maryland — The chief of UK Space Command said US allies need to ratchet up their investment in space control on the assumption that US will be reducing its effort.
Via Satellite
• Rachel Jewett
By Via Satellite: Eutelsat has retired its Geostationary Orbit (GEO) communications satellite Eutelsat 139 West A after 22 years of service. The operator said in a Tuesday.
Space.com
• Elizabeth Howell
By Space.com: NASA will unveil the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope on April 21, and you can watch the event live here at Space.com.
Space.com
• Leonard David
By Space.com: NASA's Curiosity rover has found a diverse mix of organic molecules on Mars, including chemicals considered building blocks for the origin of life on Earth.
European Spaceflight
• Andrew Parsonson
By European Spaceflight: Pangea Propulsion has secured €2 million in financing from the Catalan government to expand its manufacturing and testing capacity.
Payload
• Jacqueline Feldscher
By Payload: NASA said it intends to launch monthly uncrewed missions to the Moon starting next year. That’s good news for more than just Moon-focused companies.
Universe Today
• Andy Tomaswick
By Universe Today: So far, America has remained ahead in the new space race. But its biggest rival is making continual steps to catch up. China announced another step in that direction with the unveiling of its first ever reusable five-meter-wide composite propulsion module, announced in a press release on April 11th.
SpaceWatch Global
• Joshua Faleti
SpaceWatch Global
• Yvette Gonzalez
