Space Exploration & Science Missions   Human Spaceflight & Space Stations   Space Policy & International Cooperation   Policy & Regulation   NASA  
SpaceNews.com • Jeff Foust

NASA inspector general: Artemis lunar spacesuits and ISS xEMU upgrades face delays into the 2031 window

NASA’s inspector general warns that new spacesuits required for Artemis lunar missions—and related suits supporting International Space Station operations—may not be ready until 2031. The assessment flags further schedule risk as NASA’s human lunar program continues to reshape architectures and milestones for the near term.

2026-04-20T20:02:21.781111-07:00
Space Exploration & Science Missions   NASA  
Space.com • Robert Lea

NASA shuts down Voyager 1 instrument to keep probe exploring interstellar space

By Space.com: NASA engineers have shut down another instrument on Voyager 1 to preserve the power of the most distant spacecraft ever sent into space.

Also: The Independent, Phys.org and 4 more
2026-04-20T15:00:02.164662-07:00
Europe   Defense Budgets & Spending   Space Policy & International Cooperation   Space Defense & Militarization   Policy & Regulation   Defense Policy  
Space Intel Report • Peter B. de Selding

Kubilius to EU Parliament: More work needed to streamline EU Space Act; hold the line on 2028-34 defense & space budget

By Space Intel Report: LA PLATA, Maryland — European Defense and Space Commissioner Andrius Kubilius said more modification was needed for the proposed EU Space Act and urged the EU Parliament to hold the line on the Commission’s proposed defense and space budget for 2028-2024.

2026-04-20T15:00:06.572091-07:00
Satellite   Commercial Space   Space Defense & Militarization  
Via Satellite • Rachel Jewett

Ovzon Launches New Mobile Terminal in Small Form Factor

By Via Satellite: Swedish satellite operator Ovzon has debuted a new mobile satellite terminal in a small form factor, the Ovzon T8. The terminal is designed for mobility across air, land, and sea, ranging from unmanned systems, vehicles, and vessels.

Also: Satellite Evolution and marketforecast.com
2026-04-20T13:51:32.515310-07:00