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

Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation Policy & Regulation

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SpaceNews.com • Jeff Foust

FAA to begin collecting user fees for commercial launches and reentries

By SpaceNews.com: The FAA is ready to begin collecting user fees for the first time for commercial launches and reentries, which could generate millions of dollars annually.

2026-04-27T05:09:31.875937-07:00

AI Space Exploration & Science Missions

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Space.com • Tereza Pultarova

AI sped up James Webb Space Telescope data analysis from years to days. What can it do for the groundbreaking Rubin Observatory?

By Space.com: AI algorithms can sharpen naturally blurry images taken by ground-based telescopes, revealing details otherwise visible only to space-borne machines like Webb and Hubble.

2026-04-27T05:09:27.482896-07:00

Satellite Commercial Space Sustainability & Climate Initiatives

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Payload • Douglas Gorman

Meta Secures Overview Energy Space Solar Power Capacity

By Payload: Meta announced an agreement today to secure up to 1 GW of power capacity through Overview Energy’s planned solar power-beaming satellite system.

2026-04-27T04:35:25.451500-07:00

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.

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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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