Space Exploration & Science Missions   Boeing   NASA  
NASA • Charles G. Hatfield

NASA returns modified Boeing 777-200ER to Langley, targeting first science flight in January

NASA’s newly modified Boeing 777-200ER has returned to the agency’s Langley Research Center in Hampton, Virginia, after extensive structural modifications and hardware upgrades to convert the former passenger airliner into a next-generation flying science laboratory. The aircraft is slated to conduct its first NASA science mission in January.

2026-04-22T13:39:18.717768-07:00
Satellite   Space Policy & International Cooperation   Space Defense & Militarization  
Space Intel Report • Peter B. de Selding

Iridium plans to launch PNT ASIC in July to support higher-power GNSS backup for GPS

By Space Intel Report: LA PLATA, Maryland — Iridium Communications’ fledgling PNT service to provide a higher-power backup for GPS and other GNSS systems expects to roll out its dedicated ASIC this summer and the company is sticking with forecasts of $100 million or more in annual revenue by 2030.

2026-04-23T11:25:11.508343-07:00
Middle East   Space Exploration & Science Missions   Space Policy & International Cooperation   NASA  
SpaceNews.com • Jeff Foust

Jordan signs the Artemis Accords

By SpaceNews.com: Jordan is the latest country to sign the Artemis Accords as NASA works to attract more countries to its lunar exploration efforts.

2026-04-23T08:25:57.651642-07:00