China   Human Spaceflight & Space Stations   Space Policy & International Cooperation   Asia-Pacific (APAC)  
Bloomberg • Pui Gwen Yeung

China set to launch Shenzhou 23 to Tiangong on Sunday, adding a Hong Kong taikonaut and relieving an overdue crew as Beijing mov

Shenzhou 23 is scheduled to lift off Sunday from Jiuquan carrying three astronauts to China’s Tiangong space station, relieving an overdue crew. The mission also includes Hong Kong’s first astronaut—described by officials as a “historic” moment—marking another step toward sustained, longer-duration operations in low Earth orbit.

Also: Space.com and hongkongfp.com
2026-05-22T22:42:22.261557-07:00
Event   Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation   Space Exploration & Science Missions   Commercial Space  
CNBC • Lora Kolodny

SpaceX launches Starship test flight on second try

By CNBC: SpaceX launched its massive Starship rocket on Friday, a day after the company scrubbed plans before takeoff.

Also: Financial Times and 3 more
2026-05-22T15:11:29.205994-07:00
FCC   Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation   Commercial Space   Space Policy & International Cooperation   Space Defense & Militarization  
SpaceNews.com • Jeff Foust

Blue Origin completes investigation into New Glenn launch failure

By SpaceNews.com: Blue Origin has completed the investigation into the failure on the third flight of its New Glenn rocket, clearing launches of the vehicle to resume.

Also: TechCrunch and orlandosentinel.com
2026-05-22T19:54:41.952921-07:00
Viasat   Satellite   Space Force   Defense Budgets & Spending   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Space Defense & Militarization   Cybersecurity (Cyber Threats & Protection)  
SpaceNews.com • Sandra Erwin

Space Force awards Viasat, SES $437 million for military satellite network

By SpaceNews.com: WASHINGTON — The U.S. Space Force awarded satellite operators Viasat and SES contracts worth a combined $437.6 million to build communications satellites for a new military network designed to withstand jamming and cyber attacks.

Also: Defense Daily, Seeking Alpha and defence-blog.com
2026-05-22T16:31:01.439487-07:00
Satellite   Policy & Regulation  
Space Intel Report • Peter B. de Selding

Canada, Costa Rica, GSMA struggle with how to regulate D2D using satellite spectrum and avoid 'Wild West' scenario

By Space Intel Report: LA PLATA, Maryland — Telecom regulators in Canada and Costa Rica, whose territories include large areas uncovered by terrestrial cellular, said they are grappling with satellite direct-to-device (D2D) service using mobile satellite (MSS) spectrum and how to enforce regulatory compliance by these services.

2026-05-22T12:40:32.605961-07:00