China   Supply Chain   Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation   Commercial Space   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact  
SpaceNews.com • Andrew Jones

Cosmoleap raises $73 million for reusable rocket aimed at a 2027 debut, using tower catch recovery

Chinese launch startup Cosmoleap has secured $73 million in funding to advance its reusable rocket architecture, targeting a first launch in 2027. The plan centers on tower catch recovery, positioning reuse and recovery as the foundation for its cost and launch-cadence strategy.

2026-04-30T04:58:25.408305-07:00
Event   Space Policy & International Cooperation   Space Defense & Militarization   Space Debris & Traffic Management   Defense Policy  
SpaceWatch Global • Torsten Kriening

NATO Space Center of Excellence - Wrap-Up - "What Happens in Space Doesn't Stay in Space"

By SpaceWatch Global: Angela Mathis of Think Tank Maths and Laura Todd wrap up the NATO Space Center of Excellence Conference in Toulouse with key insights on deterrence and SDA.

2026-04-30T04:39:07.411157-07:00
Viasat   Satellite   Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation   Commercial Space  
Via Satellite • Rachel Jewett

SpaceX Launches Final ViaSat-3 Satellite, Completing Trio of GEO Satellites

By Via Satellite: SpaceX launched the final ViaSat-3 satellite on Wednesday morning to complete Viasat’s trio of high-capacity Geostationary Orbit (GEO) satellites.

2026-04-29T14:53:05.219683-07:00
Event   Satellite   ArianeGroup   Europe   LEO   ESA   Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation   Commercial Space  
newsroom.arianespace.com • Juliette Poisson

Flight VA268/LE-02: Launch Update - Newsroom Arianespace

By newsroom.arianespace.com: Flight VA268/LE-02 is now scheduled for April 30, 2026, within the following launch window: 04:08 – 04:57 (Washington, D.C.) 05:08 – 05:57 (Kourou) 08:08 – 08:57 (UTC) 10:08 – 10:57 (Paris) Ariane 6 is in the final phase of the launch campaign, with all systems ready to support launch on April 30.

Also: ESA and 3 more
2026-04-28T22:45:36.211255-07:00