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Space.com • Mike Wall

SpaceX to launch advanced US GPS satellite for the U.S. Space Force on April 20

SpaceX is scheduled to launch an advanced GPS satellite for the U.S. Space Force early Monday, April 20. The mission continues ongoing replenishment of U.S. GPS capabilities and will be covered live as the satellite is inserted into orbit.

2026-04-19T09:15:49.893578-07:00
Satellite   Space Exploration & Science Missions   Commercial Space   Space Defense & Militarization  
SpaceNews.com • Sandra Erwin

Rhea Space Activity raises $6 million to develop GPS-free spacecraft navigation

By SpaceNews.com: hea Space Activity WASHINGTON — Rhea Space Activity, a Washington, D.C.-based space technology startup, has raised $6 million in a Series A funding round to advance navigation software designed to operate without GPS, the company said.

2026-04-19T04:04:27.650723-07:00
Event   Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation   Commercial Space  
Spaceflight Now • Stephen Clark

SpaceX to attempt 600th Falcon booster landing amid West Coast Starlink mission

By Spaceflight Now: SpaceX is positioned to complete its 600th Falcon booster landing during a Starlink mission now planned for Sunday morning. The Falcon 9 rocket will fly on a south-southwesterly trajectory upon departure from Vandenberg Space Force Base.

2026-04-17T23:59:22.130000-07:00
Europe   ESA   Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation   Space Exploration & Science Missions   Space Policy & International Cooperation   Space Debris & Traffic Management   Policy & Regulation   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact   NASA  
Ars Technica • Stephen Clark

After a saga of broken promises, a European rover finally has a ride to Mars

By Ars Technica: NASA confirmed Thursday that SpaceX will launch the European Space Agency’s Rosalind Franklin Mars rover, perhaps as soon as late 2028, on a Falcon Heavy rocket from Kennedy Space Center, Florida.

Also: SpaceNews.com, Space.com, Times of India and 6 more
2026-04-16T20:29:50.516542-07:00
Space Exploration & Science Missions   Human Spaceflight & Space Stations   Space Debris & Traffic Management   Asia-Pacific (APAC)  
SpaceNews.com • Andrew Jones

Shenzhou-21 astronauts complete third spacewalk, mission extended by a month

By SpaceNews.com: China’s Shenzhou-21 astronauts conducted an extravehicular activity outside the Tiangong space station Thursday, installing debris-protection hardware and inspecting the orbital outpost.

Also: South China Morning Post and china-in-space.com
2026-04-17T11:21:17.449783-07:00
Leadership   Workforce & Skills Development   NASA  
NASA • Jennifer M Dooren

NASA, OPM Announce New NASA Force Website, Open Job Applications

By NASA: NASA and the U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) launched the NASA Force website on Friday, opening applications for roles aimed at recruiting the nation’s top engineers and technologists to support America’s air and space program.

Also: NASA and spacecoastdaily.com
2026-04-17T10:19:26.110140-07:00