Satellite Commercial Space Space Defense & Militarization

Payload • Jacqueline Feldscher

Vast Launches a Satellite Bus Line for High-Volume, High-Power LEO Missions

Vast Launches says it will begin selling satellite buses designed for low-cost, high-volume production and high-power payloads across communications, Earth observation and national-security missions. The company positions the offering as a standardized platform for faster deployment of mission-capable spacecraft in LEO.

Also: SpaceNews.com and Ars Technica

2026-05-19T06:03:59.513891-07:00

Satellite LEO Policy & Regulation

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SpaceNews.com • Jason Rainbow

Lynk and Anterix get FCC nod to test satellite D2D for private utility networks

By SpaceNews.com: Lynk Global has secured regulatory approval to test how its direct-to-device satellites could extend private utility networks using terrestrial spectrum from Anterix in the United States.

Also: Via Satellite and Satellite Evolution

2026-05-19T06:10:13.907601-07:00

M&A Commercial Space

Payload • Douglas Gorman

York Space Systems to Acquire Solestial

By Payload: York Space Systems’ ($YSS) M&A team is having a busy year.

Also: Defense Daily and satnews.com

2026-05-19T06:03:59.792411-07:00

Leadership NASA

SpaceNews.com • Jeff Foust

Anderson confirmed as NASA deputy administrator

By SpaceNews.com: The U.S. Senate confirmed Matt Anderson on May 18 as NASA’s deputy administrator, the second-in-command of the space agency.

Also: Space Policy Online and nasawatch.com

2026-05-19T02:39:56.889170-07:00

Satellite Africa

SpaceWatch Global • Joshua Faleti

Africa's New Meteorological Satellite Application Facility (AMSAF) to Support Timely Weather-based Decision-Making

By SpaceWatch Global: The African Meteorological Satellite Application Facility (AMSAF) was launched yesterday, strengthening nowcasting capabilities across Africa.

Also: Satellite Evolution

2026-05-19T01:23:41.112927-07:00

Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation Human Spaceflight & Space Stations Commercial Space Space Policy & International Cooperation Workforce & Skills Development

Wall Street Journal • Micah Maidenberg

Contractor Dies at SpaceX’s Starbase Facility in Texas

By Wall Street Journal: Workplace accident came days before the Elon Musk-led company plans to launch a new version of its Starship rocket.

Also: Bloomberg and TechCrunch

2026-05-18T14:54:56.974199-07:00

Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation Space Exploration & Science Missions Commercial Space

NASA Spaceflight • Ryan Weber

Super Heavy Block 3 the Booster of the Future

By NASA Spaceflight: The first stage of Starship, the Super Heavy booster, has already undergone many changes during its development. This most recent design change, from Block 1/2 boosters to Block 3, is by far the biggest leap.

2026-05-18T11:40:01.640804-07:00

Satellite Europe Space Policy & International Cooperation Space Defense & Militarization Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact

SpaceNews.com • Mike Gruss

European imaging companies step in to fill warzone gap

By SpaceNews.com: MILAN – As U.S. satellite imagery companies have pulled back from sharing visuals of Iran and the broader area around the Gulf conflict, European Earth-observation firms are moving to fill the vacuum.

2026-05-18T12:45:23.503864-07:00

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