SpaceWatch Global
• Joshua Faleti
Southern Launch says it has successfully completed the safe reentry and return of Varda Space Industries’ W-6 capsule at the Koonibba Test Range. The flight marks the fourth capsule recovery milestone for Varda, reinforcing Southern Launch’s role in providing orbital re-entry services.
Via Satellite
• Leandra Bernstein
By Via Satellite: STERLING, Va. — Northrop Grumman’s SpaceLogistics is scheduled to launch its next-generation space vehicle for on-orbit refueling and satellite life extension this summer, program leaders told reporters Tuesday.
Space.com
• Samantha Mathewson
By Space.com: Researchers propose placing lasers in the moon's permanently shadowed craters to build a lunar navigation system that could guide future Artemis missions and support a GPS-like network on the lunar surface.
Via Satellite
• Rachel Jewett
By Via Satellite: Sky Perfect JSAT is investing in Astroscale as part of a strategic partnership between the companies to work together on on-orbit servicing initiatives.
Ars Technica
• Stephen Clark
By Ars Technica: How in the hell do I get more science into space? That is my goal.".
Space.com
• Josh Dinner
By Space.com: The Liquid Oxygen Flight demonstration (LOXSAT) will help NASA test and develop technologies to support in-space transfer and storage of cryogenic propellants, critical abilities for the Artemis program to return astronauts to the moon.
Via Satellite
• Rachel Jewett
By Via Satellite: Eutelsat’s U.S. government service provider Eutelsat Network Solutions has added the Get SAT Aero Blade terminal to its lineup, to give more multi-orbit options to government and defense customers.
Space Intel Report
• Peter B. de Selding
By Space Intel Report: LA PLATA, Maryland — Small satellite manufacturing GomSpace of Denmark and Sweden reported a 43% increase in revenue and a 22% increase in adjusted EBITDA for the three months ending March 31 and booked a sizable net profit relating to a long-standing debt from an undisclosed satellite constellation startup.
SpaceWatch Global
• Joshua Faleti
