Space Force   Leadership   Commercial Space   Space Defense & Militarization  
Breaking Defense • Theresa Hitchens

Jim Bridenstine named Quantum Space CEO as company pivots to national-security opportunities in cislunar space

Former NASA administrator Jim Bridenstine has become CEO of Quantum Space, positioning the company to pursue emerging national-security space work. In his remarks, Bridenstine said the role lets him return to defense-focused priorities—aligning Quantum Space’s strategy with the growing emphasis on cislunar operations and protection.

SpaceNews.com • Jeff Foust

Quantum Space hires Bridenstine as CEO

Also: Space.com and Payload
2026-05-05T06:55:48.756540-07:00
Event   Europe   Space Exploration & Science Missions   Human Spaceflight & Space Stations   Space Policy & International Cooperation  
SpaceNews.com • Jeff Foust

Ireland and Malta sign the Artemis Accords

By SpaceNews.com: Two European countries signed the Artemis Accords May 4 as part of a surge of countries joining in the wake of the Artemis 2 mission.

Also: state.gov
2026-05-05T04:26:49.100609-07:00
Blue Origin   AI   Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation   Space Exploration & Science Missions   Human Spaceflight & Space Stations  
Space.com • Andrew Jones

NASA wants to land astronauts on the moon in 2028. Will SpaceX's Starship or Blue Origin's Blue Moon lander be ready in time?

By Space.com: After Artemis 2, NASA's moon return hinges on two unproven commercial landers, each of which faces major technical and timeline challenges.

Also: Scientific American, dailygalaxy.com and spacewar.com
2026-05-05T03:51:16.136752-07:00
Satellite   Europe   Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation   Space Defense & Militarization   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact  
SpaceWatch Global • Joshua Faleti

Planet Launches Three High-Resolution Pelican Satellites Including one for the Swedish Armed Forces

By SpaceWatch Global: Planet Labs has launched three new Pelican satellites, one of which is the first satellite to orbit for the Swedish Armed Forces (SwAF).

2026-05-05T02:07:18.245195-07:00
eVTOL   Viasat   Satellite   AI   Cybersecurity (Cyber Threats & Protection)  
Aviation Week • Bill Carey

L2 Aviation To Support AAM Satcom Installs

By Aviation Week: Viasat has announced that avionics engineering house L2 Aviation has joined its Velaris service offering for sat connectivity with AAM and eVTOLs.

2026-05-04T18:10:21.267681-07:00