China   Supply Chain   Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation   Commercial Space   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact  
SpaceNews.com • Andrew Jones

Cosmoleap raises $73 million for reusable rocket aimed at a 2027 debut, using tower catch recovery

Chinese launch startup Cosmoleap has secured $73 million in funding to advance its reusable rocket architecture, targeting a first launch in 2027. The plan centers on tower catch recovery, positioning reuse and recovery as the foundation for its cost and launch-cadence strategy.

2026-04-30T04:58:25.408305-07:00
Event   Space Policy & International Cooperation   Space Defense & Militarization   Space Debris & Traffic Management   Defense Policy  
SpaceWatch Global • Torsten Kriening

NATO Space Center of Excellence - Wrap-Up - "What Happens in Space Doesn't Stay in Space"

By SpaceWatch Global: Angela Mathis of Think Tank Maths and Laura Todd wrap up the NATO Space Center of Excellence Conference in Toulouse with key insights on deterrence and SDA.

2026-04-30T04:39:07.411157-07:00
Viasat   Satellite   Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation   Commercial Space  
Via Satellite • Rachel Jewett

SpaceX Launches Final ViaSat-3 Satellite, Completing Trio of GEO Satellites

By Via Satellite: SpaceX launched the final ViaSat-3 satellite on Wednesday morning to complete Viasat’s trio of high-capacity Geostationary Orbit (GEO) satellites.

2026-04-29T14:53:05.219683-07:00