Event   Moon   Space Exploration & Science Missions   Human Spaceflight & Space Stations   Space Policy & International Cooperation   NASA  
Washington Post • Dan Diamond

Trump to host Artemis astronauts as US pushes for more Moon trips

President Trump will host Artemis astronauts while continuing to frame the program around “American dominance in space.” The planned presidential event signals sustained political backing for the Artemis cadence and the next phase of crewed lunar activity beyond the current Artemis II milestone.

2026-04-29T03:53:16.489706-07:00
Satellite   Space Force   Aviation Safety & Regulation   Defense Budgets & Spending   Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation   Space Policy & International Cooperation   Space Defense & Militarization   Policy & Regulation  
SpaceNews.com • Sandra Erwin

Pentagon budget affirms Space Force role tracking moving targets from orbit

By SpaceNews.com: WASHINGTON — The Pentagon’s fiscal 2027 budget request is the clearest signal yet that the U.S. Space Force is moving into a new role: tracking moving targets from orbit, a mission long handled by specialized aircraft.

2026-04-28T13:23:42.142183-07:00
Event   Satellite   Europe   Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation   Commercial Space  
Via Satellite • Mark Holmes

MaiaSpace CEO Says “Start Later, Run Faster” as Launcher Works Toward First Mission

By Via Satellite: MaiaSpace is looking to buck industry trends and bring a new rocket to market for European launch services. At the start of the year, it won a multi-launch contract with Eutelsat OneWeb in a vote of confidence for the company.

2026-04-28T13:39:06.853427-07:00
Satellite   Europe   Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation   Commercial Space  
Via Satellite • Mark Holmes

MaiaSpace CEO Says “Start Later, Run Faster” as Launcher Works Toward First Mission

By Via Satellite: MaiaSpace is looking to buck industry trends and bring a new rocket to market for European launch services. At the start of the year, it won a multi-launch contract with Eutelsat OneWeb in a vote of confidence for the company.

2026-04-28T13:23:35.894238-07:00
Satellite   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Space Policy & International Cooperation   Asia-Pacific (APAC)  
Via Satellite • Mark Holmes

ST Engineering Signs Singapore Public Safety Deal with HTX

By Via Satellite: ST Engineering plans to use its expertise in Earth Observation satellites, geospatial services, and digital technologies to jointly develop space-based capabilities for public safety in Singapore with HTX.

2026-04-28T13:57:12.271471-07:00
Europe   M&A   Commercial Space   Airbus   Thales  
Space Intel Report • Peter B. de Selding

Airbus, Thales space divisions report continued growth in Q1; satellite telecom crises look to be over and done

By Space Intel Report: LA PLATA, Maryland — The space divisions of Airbus and Thales Group reported increased revenue for the three months ending March 31, a year ahead of their proposed merger, with Italy’s Leonardo, to create a large European space prime contractor.

2026-04-28T12:57:22.539054-07:00