European Spaceflight
• Andrew Parsonson
The Exploration Company has completed Nyx test-model vibration testing, ahead of ESA’s evaluation of proposals for a LEO Cargo Return Service. The milestone supports the program’s design validation and readiness for the qualification and integration steps that follow ESA’s assessment phase.
SpaceNews.com
• Jeff Foust
By SpaceNews.com: The head of NASA says he expects China to perform a crewed flight around the moon in 2027, ratcheting up perceptions of a space race with China.
SpaceWatch Global
• Joshua Faleti
By SpaceWatch Global: Southern Launch has announced the safe reentry and return of of Varda Space Industries’ W-6 capsule to the Koonibba Test Range, demonstrating the company's position as a global leader for orbital re-entry services.
Via Satellite
• Leandra Bernstein
By Via Satellite: STERLING, Va. — Northrop Grumman’s SpaceLogistics is scheduled to launch its next-generation space vehicle for on-orbit refueling and satellite life extension this summer, program leaders told reporters Tuesday.
Breaking Defense
Space.com
• Samantha Mathewson
By Space.com: Researchers propose placing lasers in the moon's permanently shadowed craters to build a lunar navigation system that could guide future Artemis missions and support a GPS-like network on the lunar surface.
Via Satellite
• Rachel Jewett
By Via Satellite: Sky Perfect JSAT is investing in Astroscale as part of a strategic partnership between the companies to work together on on-orbit servicing initiatives.
Ars Technica
• Stephen Clark
By Ars Technica: How in the hell do I get more science into space? That is my goal.".
Via Satellite
• Rachel Jewett
By Via Satellite: Eutelsat’s U.S. government service provider Eutelsat Network Solutions has added the Get SAT Aero Blade terminal to its lineup, to give more multi-orbit options to government and defense customers.
Space Intel Report
• Peter B. de Selding
SpaceWatch Global
• Joshua Faleti
