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CNBC

Planet Labs withholds imagery captured since March 9 as Iran conflict continues

Planet Labs will withhold satellite imagery captured since March 9 in the area affected by the Iran conflict and says the policy will remain in effect until hostilities end. The pause blocks commercial and public access to near-real-time Earth‑observation data used for monitoring damage and movements.

2026-04-05T03:21:04.988317-07:00
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SpaceNews.com • Jeff Foust

White House Proposes Major NASA Funding Cuts Again, Threatening Science Programs and the ISS

By SpaceNews.com: For the second consecutive year, the White House is proposing a major budget cut for NASA that would significantly impact science and the ISS.

Also: planetary.org, Payload, CNA, cavenewstimes.com, spacedaily.com, nss.org, futurism.com, newspaceeconomy.ca, orlandosentinel.com, nasawatch.com, news.bgov.com and planetary.org
2026-04-03T08:38:02.850876-07:00
North America   Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation   Space Exploration & Science Missions   Policy & Regulation   NASA  
Wall Street Journal

NASA’s Artemis II Heads to the Moon — Amid Political Shakeup as Trump Ousts AG Pam Bondi

By Wall Street Journal: President Trump removes AG Pam Bondi, shortly after ousting Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem. Could this be the beginning of a larger cabinet shakeup? Plus, NASA sends astronauts toward the moon for the first time since the end of the Apollo program.

Also: Space.com and NBC News
2026-04-03T16:25:40.314364-07:00
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Space.com • Tariq Malik

NASA's Artemis 2 astronauts are cruising to the moon. So why are they doing CPR tests today?

By Space.com: After an action-packed first two days, Flight Day 3 may bring a more relaxed pace for the Artemis 2 moon astronauts.

Also: SpaceNews.com, New York Times, SpaceWatch Global, Space Policy Online, SpaceQ, Florida Today, keeptrack.space, Times of India, moondaily.com, Scientific American, Sky News, lemonde.fr and 19 more
2026-04-03T04:18:42.562483-07:00