Universe Today
• Matthew Williams
Using the eROSITA space telescope, MPE researchers have isolated the X-ray glow originating within the Solar System and quantified how it contributes to the observed soft X-ray sky. The result improves interpretation of diffuse X-ray backgrounds and separates local emission from astrophysical sources.
Space.com
• Robert Lea
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.
NASA Spaceflight
• Sean Yoder
By NASA Spaceflight: Seven missions, four countries, and five launch vehicles make the week of April 20 one of the more diverse on the 2026 manifest.
Space Intel Report
• Peter B. de Selding
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.
Via Satellite
• Rachel Jewett
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.
Payload
• Jacqueline Feldscher
By Payload: The Artemis Accords are about to get their newest signatory.
SpaceNews.com
SpaceNews.com
• Sandra Erwin
By SpaceNews.com: WASHINGTON — The U.S. Space Force is setting up a dedicated acquisition office focused on cislunar space, the region between Earth and the moon, as it begins to more formally assess requirements beyond traditional Earth orbit.
SpaceWatch Global
• Joshua Faleti
By SpaceWatch Global: ESA and Canada have signed a Security of Information Agreement, establishing a binding framework for the exchange of classified information,.
SpaceWatch Global
• Judith Delany
SpaceWatch Global
• Torsten Kriening
SpaceWatch Global
• Torsten Kriening
