Space Force Defense Industry & Major Contractors Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation Space Defense & Militarization

DefenseNews.com • Aaron Mehta

US Air Force certifies SpaceX for military space launches

The U.S. Air Force announced that SpaceX has been certified to conduct military space launches. The decision broadens the pool of government-approved launch providers, a move that comes as the Space Force is actively increasing demand for more capable rocket launches.

2026-04-27T04:04:32.918556-07:00

Moon Space Exploration & Science Missions Commercial Space NASA

Space.com • Leonard David

NASA wants to use a fleet of MoonFall drones to scout the lunar south pole: 'We believe we can do it'

By Space.com: NASA is exploring ways to use a fleet of drones to explore the lunar south pole with an ambitious new MoonFall project.

2026-04-27T03:20:27.653332-07:00

ISS Human Spaceflight & Space Stations Commercial Space NASA

SpaceWatch Global • Joshua Faleti

Canada's Joshua Kutryk Assigned to NASA's Crew-13 Mission to the International Space Station

By SpaceWatch Global: Canadian Space Agency astronaut Colonel Joshua Kutryk has been assigned to NASA's SpaceX Crew-13 mission to the ISS.

Also: exterrajsc.com and collectSPACE

2026-04-26T23:56:13.687384-07:00

Satellite Europe ESA Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation

European Spaceflight • Andrew Parsonson

ESA Paid €51.65 Million to Launch Sentinel-1C on Vega-C Return to Flight

By European Spaceflight: ESA contract disclosures have revealed that its cost the agency roughly €51 million to launch the Sentinel-1C Earth observation satellite aboard a Vega C rocket.

2026-04-26T23:20:36.846526-07:00

Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation Commercial Space Space Policy & International Cooperation Policy & Regulation

SpaceNews.com • Jeff Foust

Report concludes former Spaceport America director violated state law

By SpaceNews.com: The ousted director of New Mexico’s Spaceport America repeatedly violated state law and policies while running the commercial launch site, a report found.

2026-04-26T21:20:28.583805-07:00

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Space.com • Mike Wall

SpaceX launching powerful Falcon Heavy rocket today for 1st time in 18 months: Watch it live

By Space.com: SpaceX will launch its Falcon Heavy rocket for the first time in 18 months on Monday morning (April 27), and you can watch the dramatic action live.

NASA Spaceflight

SpaceX set to launch Falcon Heavy on Monday after 18 month hiatus

keeptrack.space

Falcon Heavy Launches ViaSat-3 F3, Debuts Dual Landing Zones

Also: Spaceflight Now, Times of India and 4 more

2026-04-26T09:20:22.706970-07:00

Satellite Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation Commercial Space

Spaceflight Now • Spaceflight Now

SpaceX flies 25 Starlink satellites to orbit on its 50th Falcon 9 launch of the year

By Spaceflight Now: SpaceX launched its 50th Falcon 9 rocket of the year from Vandenberg Space Force Base on Sunday, carrying another batch of satellites for its Starlink internet service.

2026-04-26T06:49:39.318256-07:00

Viasat Satellite PaxEx

Runway Girl • Mary Kirby

Viasat readies for new AERA with ViaSat-3 F2, multi-beam ESA

By Runway Girl: Presently in the process of in-orbit testing its ViaSat-3 F2 satellite, Viasat is convinced that the spacecraft's capabilities are going to be a game-changer for inflight connectivity.

2026-04-26T10:34:13.048904-07:00

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