Universe Today
• Matthew Williams
NASA’s Artemis II crew returned home on April 10, 2026 after completing a record-breaking 10-day flight around the Moon. The mission concluded a first crewed return beyond low Earth orbit, following a free-return lunar trajectory that took the crew more than 400,000 km from Earth.
SpaceNews.com
• Jeff Foust
By SpaceNews.com: Several senators are asking appropriators to increase funding for NASA robotic Mars exploration, fearing “irreversible harm” if funding is not restored.
Space Intel Report
• Peter B de Selding
By Space Intel Report: LA PLATA, Maryland — The head of the German Space Command, whose resources will see an….
Via Satellite
• Ben Ackman
By Via Satellite: Lonestar gave a launch date for “the world's first commercially operational space-based sovereign data storage platform,” dubbed StarVault, in a statement on Wednesday.
Universe Today
• Evan Gough
By Universe Today: European researchers tested four-legged semi-autonomous rovers that carry only two instruments. These capable and agile robots could be part of the future exploration of Mars and the Moon.
Ars Technica
• Eric Berger
By Ars Technica: We are being intentional about creating liquidity events.".
SpaceNews.com
• Jeff Foust
By SpaceNews.com: Commercial space station developer Vast unveiled a new docking interface the company is offering to the broader industry for future large vehicles.
SpaceNews.com
By SpaceNews.com: Novaspace and OGC Unveil the China Space Industry Intelligence Catalog.
