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Space.com • Robert Lea

NASA powers down Voyager 1 plasma science instrument to conserve dwindling power

NASA has shut down a primary science instrument aboard Voyager 1 to preserve the spacecraft’s remaining energy and extend its record-breaking journey into interstellar space. JPL engineers took the steps as part of ongoing efforts to keep the aging spacecraft operating despite power constraints.

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2026-04-20T15:00:02.164662-07:00
Satellite   Commercial Space   Space Defense & Militarization  
Via Satellite • Rachel Jewett

Ovzon Launches New Mobile Terminal in Small Form Factor

By Via Satellite: Swedish satellite operator Ovzon has debuted a new mobile satellite terminal in a small form factor, the Ovzon T8. The terminal is designed for mobility across air, land, and sea, ranging from unmanned systems, vehicles, and vessels.

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2026-04-20T13:51:32.515310-07:00
Europe   Defense Budgets & Spending   Space Policy & International Cooperation   Space Defense & Militarization   Policy & Regulation   Defense Policy  
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Space Intel Report • Peter B. de Selding

Kubilius to EU Parliament: More work needed to streamline EU Space Act; hold the line on 2028-34 defense & space budget

By Space Intel Report: LA PLATA, Maryland — European Defense and Space Commissioner Andrius Kubilius said more modification was needed for the proposed EU Space Act and urged the EU Parliament to hold the line on the Commission’s proposed defense and space budget for 2028-2024.

2026-04-20T15:00:06.572091-07:00