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Space.com

Artemis II rolls back to LC‑39B ahead of targeted April 1 crewed lunar flyby

NASA’s Artemis II SLS and Orion stack has rolled back to Launch Complex 39B and is being processed for a crewed lunar flyby targeted as soon as April 1, 2026. The four‑person crew has entered quarantine as engineers complete final pad checks and close‑out work.

Also: Satellite News Network, dailygalaxy.com and spaceupclose.com
2026-03-21T06:38:10.992528-07:00
Satellite   Space Force   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation   Commercial Space   Space Defense & Militarization  
DVIDS / U.S. DoD

USSF swaps GPS III-8 launch from ULA to SpaceX to protect GPS delivery timeline amid Vulcan investigation

By DVIDS / U.S. DoD: The U.S. Space Force is executing a change in launch service provider from ULA to SpaceX for the Global Positioning System (GPS) National Security Space Launch (NSSL) mission known as GPS III-8.

Also: Space.com, Air & Space Forces Mag, keeptrack.space, ssc.spaceforce.mil, Defense Daily and insidedefense.com
2026-03-20T07:40:14.569933-07:00
China   Satellite   Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation   Space Defense & Militarization   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact  
Bloomberg • Bruce Einhorn

US and Israeli Airstrikes Severely Damage Iran’s Rocket and Satellite Programs, Pushing Tehran Toward China and Russia

By Bloomberg: The Iranian space program, one of the most advanced in the Middle East, has suffered extensive damage from US and Israeli airstrikes, potentially driving Tehran to deepen cooperation with China and Russia.

Also: The Aviationist, Jerusalem Post and Business Standard
2026-03-20T13:10:16.958433-07:00
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SpaceNews.com • Jeff Foust

Rocket Lab launches eighth Synspective radar imaging satellite

By SpaceNews.com: Rocket Lab launched the latest in a series of satellites for Japanese radar imaging company Synspective on March 20.

2026-03-20T14:27:23.556649-07:00