Event   China   Moon   Aviation Safety & Regulation   Space Exploration & Science Missions   Human Spaceflight & Space Stations   Commercial Space   Space Policy & International Cooperation   Workforce & Skills Development   NASA  
Space.com • Leonard David

China consolidates Chang’e robotics with human lunar plans for a 2030 astronaut landing; NASA selects crewed lunar rover partner

China says it is integrating its robotic Chang’e lunar work into its human spaceflight program to land astronauts on the Moon by 2030. Separately, NASA selected Venturi Astrolab and Lunar Outpost to provide crewed lunar terrain vehicles for Artemis, while student teams advanced rover prototypes through NASA’s 2026 Lunabotics Challenge.

douglasmmessier.substack.com • Douglas Messier

NASA Selects Astrolab, Lunar Outpost for Crewed Lunar Rovers

Also: CNA, NASA and NASA
2026-05-27T11:13:00.583858-07:00
Satellite   Supply Chain   Commercial Space  
SpaceNews.com • Debra Werner

Kongsberg NanoAvionics sets sights on building and supporting sovereign constellations

By SpaceNews.com: NanoAvionics, founded in 2014, was known for producing individual satellites and small constellations until April, when the company won a 122.5-million-euro contract ($142 million) to build the initial 280 satellites for SpinLaunch’s Meridian Space broadband constellation.

2026-05-27T08:56:31.787539-07:00
Commercial Space  
Bloomberg • Nicolas S. Rohatyn

Ordinary Americans Deserve a Fair Shot at IPOs

By Bloomberg: This year, two of the most consequential companies in America are expected to go public. SpaceX, which released its initial public offering prospectus last week, is targeting a valuation of at least $1.75 trillion, the largest debut in market history.

Also: Reuters and CNA
2026-05-27T05:54:47.652945-07:00
Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation   Commercial Space   Space Defense & Militarization   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact   Industry Leader Profiles & Interviews  
SpaceNews.com • David Ariosto

As geopolitics reshape space, SpinLaunch sees an opening

By SpaceNews.com: SpinLaunch CEO Massimiliano “Massi” Ladovaz paints an ambitious picture of a rapidly shifting space industry driven as much by geopolitics and sovereignty as by engineering innovation.

2026-05-27T09:12:42.327373-07:00
Satellite   Supply Chain   Europe   Commercial Space   Space Defense & Militarization  
Reuters

Schaeffler, Spire Global team up for space hardware, satellite platforms in Europe

By Reuters: Schaeffler and U.S.-based ​satellite operator Spire Global have signed a memorandum ‌of understanding to jointly develop space hardware and satellite platforms for European defence, weather and security applications.

Also: CNA and thenextweb.com
2026-05-27T04:54:52.462787-07:00
Event   Museums   Satellite   Europe   Space Defense & Militarization  
SpaceNews.com • Archangel Lightworks

World’s smallest deployable operational optical ground station proves capability in successful trials

By SpaceNews.com: Data transferred securely and rapidly between space and ground Compatible with U.S. Space Development Agency standard UK Space Minister Liz Lloyd welcomed the news Units for purchase and service contracts available SONY DSC Oxford, UK – 27 May 2026 Archangel Lightworks, the laser communications company, has successfully completed field trials of the TERRA-M, the world’s smallest deployable operational optical ground station, proving its capability.

Also: Via Satellite, Satellite Evolution and stratpost.com
2026-05-27T05:09:40.120853-07:00