Satellite   Project Kuiper   Europe   Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation   Commercial Space   Space Debris & Traffic Management  
NASA Spaceflight • Eleanor Day

SpaceX scrubs Falcon Heavy ViaSat-3 F3 launch; Falcon Heavy returns target set for April 29

SpaceX postponed its Falcon Heavy launch of the ViaSat-3 F3 satellite to an updated target date after unfavorable weather forced a last-minute scrub at Kennedy Space Center’s LC-39A. The rescheduled attempt is expected to follow shortly as Falcon Heavy returns after a hiatus since October 2024.

cosmicchroniclesnews.com • Evelyn Janeidy Arevalo

SpaceX Scrubs Falcon Heavy Launch Due to Unfavorable Weather

2026-04-27T13:34:36.097316-07:00
Satellite   Cybersecurity (Cyber Threats & Protection)  
Satellite Evolution • Satellite Evolution Group

Gatehouse Satcom and Rohde & Schwarz formalize collaboration to strengthen 5G GEO- and LEO-NTN validation and testing

By Satellite Evolution: Gatehouse Satcom has announced a formalized collaboration with Rohde & Schwarz, one of the world's leading providers of electronic test and measurement solutions.

Also: Via Satellite, SpaceWatch Africa and satnews.com
2026-04-27T02:24:15.239229-07:00
Satellite   Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation   Commercial Space  
Space.com • Mike Wall

Atlas V rocket launches 29 Amazon internet satellites, ties record for heaviest payload it's ever flown

By Space.com: A United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket launched 29 more of Amazon's internet satellites to orbit on Monday night (April 27).

2026-04-27T08:04:50.804813-07:00
Commercial Space  
SpaceNews.com • Jason Rainbow

Seraphim’s public trust seeks to raise up to $474 million

By SpaceNews.com: Space-focused investor Seraphim Space’s London-listed trust aims to raise up to 350 million British pounds ($474 million), seeking to capitalize on growing investor interest and demand across the industry.

2026-04-27T11:20:34.488817-07:00
China   Moon   Space Exploration & Science Missions   Human Spaceflight & Space Stations   Space Policy & International Cooperation   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact   NASA  
SpaceNews.com • Michelle Buckner

Artemis 2 came home in triumph. Artemis 3 must survive the real test.

By SpaceNews.com: On April 10, the Orion capsule carrying Reid Wiseman, Christina Koch, Victor Glover and Jeremy Hansen splashed down in the Pacific, completing the first crewed lunar mission in more than 50 years.

Also: CNET and jatan.space
2026-04-27T06:20:22.151608-07:00
Satellite   Dassault Aviation   Europe   Hydrogen   Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation   Space Exploration & Science Missions   Commercial Space   Sustainability & Climate Initiatives   Defense Policy  
AeroTime • Clement Charpentreau

Dassault picks Spanish startup Arkadia Space for VORTEX-D spaceplane propulsion

By AeroTime: Dassault has selected Spain’s Arkadia Space to supply the propulsion system for its VORTEX-D reusable spaceplane demonstrator.

2026-04-27T07:20:32.597847-07:00