SpaceNews.com
• Jason Rainbow
NordSpace secured early defense funding to develop a very-low Earth orbit (VLEO) satellite, expanding Canada’s push for sovereign space capabilities beyond launch. The funding underscores continued investment in defense-relevant on-orbit systems and positions the company to advance its VLEO development roadmap.
Universe Today
• Andy Tomaswick
By Universe Today: So far, America has remained ahead in the new space race. But its biggest rival is making continual steps to catch up. China announced another step in that direction with the unveiling of its first ever reusable five-meter-wide composite propulsion module, announced in a press release on April 11th.
Payload
• Jacqueline Feldscher
By Payload: NASA said it intends to launch monthly uncrewed missions to the Moon starting next year. That’s good news for more than just Moon-focused companies.
Space.com
• Leonard David
By Space.com: NASA's Curiosity rover has found a diverse mix of organic molecules on Mars, including chemicals considered building blocks for the origin of life on Earth.
SpaceWatch Global
• Joshua Faleti
By SpaceWatch Global: ESA has awarded Kepler an €18.6 million contract to lead and begin the next phase of the High‑thRoughput Optical Network (HydRON) project.
AeroTime
• Miquel Ros
By AeroTime: A Chinese firm has successfully tested liquid hydrogen propulsion in flight. Here’s what we know so far.
CNBC
By CNBC: SpaceX is moving ahead with plans for one of the most anticipated IPOs in history as it hosts analysts this week for three days of closed-door meetings at its launch facility in Texas and mega-sized data center in Tennessee, according to three people familiar with the matter.
SpaceWatch Africa
• Space Watch
By SpaceWatch Africa: ispace, inc.
Space Intel Report
• Peter B. de Selding
SpaceNews.com
• Sandra Erwin
Universe Today
• Andy Tomaswick
