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SpaceNews.com • Kerri Mertz

Space sovereignty is no longer optional — governments and industry must act

Governments and industry must rapidly define and resource ‘space sovereignty’—from resilient sovereign satcoms and hardened supply chains to legal and operational norms—to protect national interests and ensure dependable commercial services. The piece outlines policy, procurement and industry steps to operationalize sovereign capabilities.

2026-04-08T11:07:25.396550-07:00
Space Exploration & Science Missions   Commercial Space   Space Policy & International Cooperation   Policy & Regulation   NASA  
Payload • Jacqueline Feldscher

Administration Proposes $18.8B NASA Budget with Deep Science Cuts; Advocates and Lawmakers Prepare Fight

By Payload: Once again, the Trump administration has proposed an $18.8B NASA budget that would make large cuts to science and STEM missions. And—once again—advocates and lawmakers are saying they won’t stand idly by while programs are gutted.

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2026-04-07T10:31:20.933978-07:00
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Reuters • Will Dunham

Satellite data shows Earth is getting ever brighter at night

By Reuters: Daily satellite observations have revealed a continued nighttime brightening globally due to artificial lighting, with important regional variations including a surge in sub-Saharan Africa and Southeast Asia alongside a deliberate dimming in Europe driven by concerns over energy conservation and light pollution.

2026-04-08T09:11:50.872211-07:00