Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation   Commercial Space   Space Policy & International Cooperation   Policy & Regulation  
SpaceNews.com • Jeff Foust

Report finds former Spaceport America director violated New Mexico state law and launch-site policies

A report concludes the former director of Spaceport America in New Mexico repeatedly violated state law and applicable policies while managing the commercial spaceport. The finding follows the director’s removal from leadership of the facility responsible for supporting commercial launch operations.

2026-04-26T21:20:28.583805-07:00
Event   Satellite   North America   Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation   Commercial Space   Space Defense & Militarization   Space Debris & Traffic Management   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact  
Space.com • Mike Wall

SpaceX launching powerful Falcon Heavy rocket for 1st time in 18 months on April 27: Watch it live

By Space.com: SpaceX will launch its Falcon Heavy rocket for the first time in 18 months on Monday morning (April 27), and you can watch the dramatic action live.

2026-04-26T09:20:22.706970-07:00
China   Satellite   Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact   Asia-Pacific (APAC)  
SpaceNews.com • Andrew Jones

China launches PRSC-EO3 for Pakistan, lofts internet test and environment monitoring satellites

By SpaceNews.com: China took its total launches this year to 26 over the weekend, with a trio of flights of legacy and newer Long March rocket models.

2026-04-26T03:20:08.970505-07:00
ISS   LEO   Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation   Human Spaceflight & Space Stations  
NASA Spaceflight • Justin Davenport

Progress MS-34 to launch from Baikonur for ISS cargo delivery

By NASA Spaceflight: Two weeks after the CRS NG-24 mission launched cargo to the International Space Station (ISS), another cargo ship is ready to fly to the orbital outpost.

2026-04-25T09:37:34.785826-07:00
Aviation Safety & Regulation   Space Exploration & Science Missions   Space Policy & International Cooperation   Policy & Regulation   Sustainability & Climate Initiatives  
New York Times • Emily Baumgaertner Nunn

Could an Earthly Fungus Contaminate Mars? NASA May Have Found One Hardy Enough.

By New York Times: Researchers identified a species that can survive radiation, extreme heat and simulated Martian soil, posing a new challenge for protocols intended to keep the red planet pristine.

2026-04-25T18:56:09.182413-07:00