Supply Chain   Human Spaceflight & Space Stations   Commercial Space   Space Policy & International Cooperation   Policy & Regulation   NASA  
SpaceNews.com • Jeff Foust

NASA's stop‑start approach leaves commercial LEO station developers scrambling

Commercial space companies are facing uncertainty and reworking plans as NASA alternates support and delays for private low‑Earth‑orbit station programs, complicating investment, timelines and payload manifests. Developers report rushed pivots, contract renegotiations and difficulty lining up customers and supply‑chain commitments.

2026-04-08T04:07:22.948498-07:00
Satellite   Space Policy & International Cooperation   Space Defense & Militarization   Policy & Regulation   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact   Cybersecurity (Cyber Threats & Protection)  
NEW
SpaceNews.com • Sandra Erwin

As Satellite Threats Multiply, Space Security Moves to the Forefront

By SpaceNews.com: Space security moves to forefront as threats to satellites spread Space security moves to forefront as threats to satellites spread.

2026-04-08T03:32:23.093976-07:00
Satellite   Europe   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Commercial Space   Space Defense & Militarization  
SpaceWatch Global • Joshua Faleti

Astroscale UK Completes Critical Design Review for 'Orpheus' Space Domain Awareness Mission

By SpaceWatch Global: Astroscale UK has successfully completed the Critical Design Review (CDR) for the UK Ministry of Defense’s Orpheus mission.

Also: SpaceNews.com and images.ctfassets.net
2026-04-07T22:59:44.420199-07:00
Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation   Space Exploration & Science Missions   Human Spaceflight & Space Stations   NASA  
Sky News

NASA: Orion 'performing spectacularly' on Artemis II; toilet issue to be fixed before return

By Sky News: NASA says Orion has been 'performing spectacularly' in reply to Sky News' science and technology editor Tom Clarke's question about how satisfied they are with the capsule.

Also: NASA, The Space Review, Space.com, The Space Review, The Independent and zmescience.com
2026-04-07T15:07:43.862320-07:00