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Space.com • Mike Wall

Rocket Lab Electron to launch JAXA “Kakushin Rising” mission, deploying 8 Japanese satellites including origami-fold antenna

Rocket Lab is set to launch its second Electron/JAXA dedicated mission, “Kakushin Rising,” delivering eight Japanese satellites into orbit. The payload set includes a spacecraft featuring an origami-folded antenna, as part of JAXA’s Innovative Satellite Technology Demonstration Program.

2026-04-22T10:06:44.189999-07:00
Satellite   Commercial Space   Space Policy & International Cooperation   Space Debris & Traffic Management   Policy & Regulation  
Space Intel Report • Peter B. de Selding

FCC OKs 248-satellite AST SpaceMobile D2D constellation, operating at 425-690 km, each with a 223-square-meter array

By Space Intel Report: LA PLATA, Maryland — US regulators approved a commercial license for satellite direct-to-device operator AST Space Mobile’s full 248-satellite constellation and set satellite deployment deadlines and requirements relating to orbital debris mitigation, collision avoidance and avoiding signal interference with.

Also: Seeking Alpha, satnews.com and newspaceeconomy.ca
2026-04-22T08:50:31.529068-07:00
Europe   Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation   Commercial Space   Space Defense & Militarization  
European Spaceflight • Andrew Parsonson

ATMOS Space Cargo Raises €25.7 Million to Begin Space Return Operations

By European Spaceflight: ATMOS Space Cargo has raised €25.7 million to build an initial fleet of three PHOENIX 2 return capsules and begin regular Earth return operations.

Also: Payload, tech.eu and techfundingnews.com
2026-04-22T02:36:19.921147-07:00
Satellite   Space Policy & International Cooperation   Space Defense & Militarization  
SpaceNews.com • Qurat-Ul-Ain Shabbir

Hybridizing nuclear command, control and communications systems puts space infrastructure at risk

By SpaceNews.com: Space based nuclear command, control and communications (NC3) systems were developed as highly classified and sovereign systems, insulated from external influence and designed to survive in the most extreme circumstances.

2026-04-22T04:26:40.455046-07:00