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Space.com • Mike Wall

Artemis 2 slated for April 1 launch — first crewed deep‑space mission in 50+ years

Artemis 2 is scheduled to launch April 1, marking the first crewed mission beyond low Earth orbit in more than 50 years. The flight will carry astronauts into deep space and validates deep‑space operational readiness.

2026-03-25T03:15:19.447910-07:00
Space Force   Supply Chain   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Commercial Space   Space Defense & Militarization   Policy & Regulation   Defense Policy  
SpaceWatch Global • Torsten Kriening

Defence Planning Knocks on the Space Industry’s Door — Is the Sector Prepared?

By SpaceWatch Global: The question is no longer whether the space sector is part of national security. The question is whether the space sector is prepared for it.

2026-03-24T03:18:36.161210-07:00
Satellite   M&A   Commercial Space   Industry Leader Profiles & Interviews  
Via Satellite • Rachel Jewett

Lynk and SES CEOs Outline Multi‑Orbit D2D Strategy Ahead of Lynk‑Omnispace Merger

By Via Satellite: Al-Saleh joined Lynk Global CEO Ramu Potarazu for a discussion of Lynk’s planned merger with Omnispace with SES as a major strategic shareholder. The two spoke on their companies’ multi-orbit connectivity approach, modernizing production models, and scaling their technology to meet demand.

2026-03-24T19:20:52.281077-07:00