Satellite Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation

Via Satellite • Leandra Bernstein

Northrop Grumman’s SpaceLogistics MRV set for summer launch to demonstrate on-orbit refueling, satellite life extension

Northrop Grumman SpaceLogistics is preparing a next-generation mission robotic vehicle (MRV) for a summer launch, aimed at expanding its on-orbit refueling and satellite life-extension toolkit. Program leaders say the spacecraft is designed to support servicing capabilities that keep satellites operational longer in orbit.

Also: Defense Daily

2026-05-19T15:43:19.876953-07:00

Satellite Space Exploration & Science Missions Human Spaceflight & Space Stations

Space.com • Samantha Mathewson

Lasers in moon craters could create a lunar GPS system

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.

2026-05-19T14:05:40.632294-07:00

Satellite Space Exploration & Science Missions Commercial Space NASA

Ars Technica • Stephen Clark

"I'll buy 10 of those"—NASA science chief yearns for mass-produced satellites

By Ars Technica: How in the hell do I get more science into space? That is my goal.".

2026-05-19T13:54:40.358815-07:00

Satellite Commercial Space Space Debris & Traffic Management

Via Satellite • Rachel Jewett

Sky Perfect JSAT Invests in Astroscale to Partner on On-Orbit Servicing

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.

Also: Satellite Evolution and satnews.com

2026-05-19T11:55:55.389621-07:00

Satellite Space Defense & Militarization

Via Satellite • Rachel Jewett

Eutelsat Network Solutions Adds Get SAT Aero Blade Terminal to Lineup

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.

2026-05-19T11:55:55.513264-07:00

Europe ESA Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation Human Spaceflight & Space Stations Commercial Space Space Policy & International Cooperation

European Spaceflight • Andrew Parsonson

“Autonomous Human Spaceflight is Not a Luxury,” Says ESA Chief

By European Spaceflight: ESA Director General Josef Aschbacher has called on Europe to develop an autonomous human spaceflight capability.

2026-05-19T07:54:42.246339-07:00

Space Exploration & Science Missions Human Spaceflight & Space Stations NASA

Space.com • Josh Dinner

NASA satellite will test orbital 'gas station' tech to help astronauts reach the moon and Mars

By Space.com: The Liquid Oxygen Flight demonstration (LOXSAT) will help NASA test and develop technologies to support in-space transfer and storage of cryogenic propellants, critical abilities for the Artemis program to return astronauts to the moon.

2026-05-19T09:05:31.165123-07:00

Satellite Commercial Space Space Defense & Militarization

Payload • Jacqueline Feldscher

Vast Launches Satellite Bus Business Line

By Payload: The commercial space station company announced this morning that it would start selling satellite buses, specifically targeting the low-cost, high-volume, high-power niche for missions from comms, to EO, to national-security programs.

Ars Technica

In addition to space stations, Vast says it will now build high-power satellites

Space.com

Vast, builder of private space stations, launches line of high-power satellites

Also: SpaceNews.com, Via Satellite, Business Wire and newspaceeconomy.ca

2026-05-19T06:03:59.513891-07:00

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