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

SpaceNews.com • Mike Gruss

European Earth-observation firms move in as U.S. satellite imagery providers withhold Gulf warzone visuals

Milan—As U.S.-based satellite imagery companies pull back from sharing visuals of Iran and the wider Gulf conflict area, European Earth-observation players are stepping forward to fill the information gap. The shift highlights how commercial ISR availability is tightening during active conflict and how quickly analytic markets can reallocate.

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

Satellite Commercial Space

Space Intel Report • Peter B. de Selding

Maritime connectivity provider KVH: Starlink, OneWeb now 45% of revenue, vs 30% a year ago; 3,100 units shipped in Q1

By Space Intel Report: LA PLATA, Maryland —Maritime connectivity service provider KVH Industries reported a 27% increase in revenue and a sharply reduced operating loss for the three months ending March 31 and said its business is on the way to being provided mainly by SpaceX Starlink and Eutelsat OneWeb LEO services.

2026-05-18T12:10:31.921598-07:00

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

LEO Space Exploration & Science Missions Commercial Space

SpaceNews.com • Jeff Foust

Four NASA payloads to fly on Astrolab’s first lunar rover

By SpaceNews.com: Astrolab’s first lunar rover will carry four NASA payloads on a mission planned to launch later this year.

Also: Payload

2026-05-18T11:09:35.504992-07:00

Europe ESA Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation Space Exploration & Science Missions

Space Intel Report • Peter B. de Selding

ESA, CNES sign off on three-year, $1.16-billion investment in Europe's Guiana Space Center spaceport

By Space Intel Report: LA PLATA, Maryland — The European Space Agency (ESA) and the French space agency, CNES, have signed a three-year commitment to maintain and upgrade Europe’s equatorial Guiana Space Center spaceport with a combined investment of 1 billion euros ($1.16 billion).

2026-05-18T10:23:53.882356-07:00

Space Force Supply Chain Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation Commercial Space Space Defense & Militarization

DefenseNews.com • Michael Peck

US Air Force looks to convert offshore oil rigs into rocket recovery platforms

By DefenseNews.com: An Air Force plan calls for old oil platforms to become Sea-based Recovery Stations for the U.S. Space Force and private spaceflight companies.

Also: AirForceTimes, news.ssbcrack.com and Military Times

2026-05-18T08:53:46.937333-07:00

Europe Space Exploration & Science Missions Human Spaceflight & Space Stations

European Spaceflight • Andrew Parsonson

French Spacesuit Prototype Delivered to the International Space Station

By European Spaceflight: The French space agency’s EuroSuit prototype has been delivered to the ISS, where it will be tested by ESA astronaut Sophie Adenot.

2026-05-18T08:12:34.150739-07:00

Airport Infrastructure & Air Traffic Management Space Policy & International Cooperation Space Debris & Traffic Management Policy & Regulation

SpaceNews.com • Jeff Foust

House bill restores funding for TraCSS

By SpaceNews.com: A House appropriations bill would reverse plans by the administration to stop development of a civil space traffic management system.

2026-05-18T05:10:27.472105-07:00

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