Space Exploration & Science Missions   Space Policy & International Cooperation   Policy & Regulation   NASA  
Politico • Audrey Decker

NASA quietly solicits congressional support to stay on Trump moon-landing timeline

NASA has begun outreach to lawmakers as it works to meet President Trump’s moon-landing schedule. The effort signals an internal push to align Artemis-related priorities and near-term funding expectations with congressional action to protect timeline momentum.

2026-06-08T15:56:45.162225-07:00
AI   Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation   Commercial Space  
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Bloomberg • Loren Grush

Elon Musk Shows More Detailed Design of AI Data Center Satellite

By Bloomberg: SpaceX Chief Executive Officer Elon Musk unveiled a more detailed look at an initial version of an AI data center satellite that the company plans to build, providing more insight into the ambitious project that is driving SpaceX’s highly anticipated IPO set to take place later this week.

2026-06-08T16:27:58.114666-07:00
Satellite   Europe   LEO  
satnews.com

Eutelsat and Voimatel Partner to Expand LEO Satellite Connectivity Across Finland

By satnews.com: Global satellite operator Eutelsat Group has formalized a strategic distribution partnership with Finnish network infrastructure and service provider Voimatel to deploy low Earth orbit satellite connectivity services throughout Finland.

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2026-06-08T11:28:21.317016-07:00
Satellite   Europe   Space Debris & Traffic Management   Sustainability & Climate Initiatives  
Via Satellite • Rachel Jewett

KSAT to Lead European Pollution-Focused Poseidon EO Mission

By Via Satellite: KSAT will lead a European satellite mission called Poseidon focused on tracking pollution, under an award announced Monday. The project intends to use optical and radar-based satellite technology to improve detecting oil spills in sea ice and identifying pollutants released by ships at sea.

2026-06-08T12:58:18.811652-07:00