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Universe Today • David Dickinson

ESA’s Proba-3 coronagraph begins solar-wind tracking, enabling source-linked space-weather observations

ESA says its Proba-3 formation-flying coronagraph is tracking space weather back to its origin, a first for the mission architecture. The system’s eclipse-style observations are aimed at improving how solar wind features are observed and attributed to their source regions.

2026-04-29T14:21:41.492217-07:00
Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation   Space Exploration & Science Missions   Commercial Space  
Universe Today • Evan Gough

Laser-Swarm Science at the Proxima Centauri System

By Universe Today: The idea of sending a swarm of tiny laser-sail powered spacecraft to our nearest exoplanet won't go away. While complex and punctuated with tough problems, the idea is the only realistic way of reaching another solar system this century, according to researchers.

2026-04-29T14:21:41.574531-07:00
Satellite   Commercial Space   Space Defense & Militarization  
Space Intel Report • Peter B. de Selding

Sky Perfect JSat: Space revenue up 7.9% in FY 2025, profit up too; national security programs at 30% CAGR through 2030

By Space Intel Report: LA PLATA, Maryland — Sky Perfect JSat reported a 7.9% increase in revenue in its space business for the year ended March 31, with higher operating income and profit, and said it would post 30% annual growth in its national security-related space revenue through 2030.

2026-04-29T14:30:43.456268-07:00
Event   Satellite   ArianeGroup   Europe   Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation   Commercial Space  
newsroom.arianespace.com • Juliette Poisson

Flight VA268/LE-02: Launch Update - Newsroom Arianespace

By newsroom.arianespace.com: Flight VA268/LE-02 is now scheduled for April 30, 2026, within the following launch window: 04:08 – 04:57 (Washington, D.C.) 05:08 – 05:57 (Kourou) 08:08 – 08:57 (UTC) 10:08 – 10:57 (Paris) Ariane 6 is in the final phase of the launch campaign, with all systems ready to support launch on April 30.

2026-04-28T22:45:36.211255-07:00