Space Exploration & Science Missions NASA

Universe Today • Laurence Tognetti

KYTHERA concept outlines technologies for a 200‑day Venus surface mission

KYTHERA concept outlines technologies to enable a 200‑day Venus surface mission. It addresses Venus’s extreme surface conditions—average temperatures of about 464°C and pressures ~92 times Earth’s, where the longest spacecraft lasted just over two hours—by proposing new thermal protection, pressure‑tolerant systems and sustained power solutions for long‑duration science.

2026-03-31T19:55:48.123110-07:00

Space Force Space Defense & Militarization Defense Policy NASA

Ars Technica • Stephen Clark

NASA is leading the way to the Moon, but the military won't be far behind

By Ars Technica: I just don't want to get caught flat-footed when we start to have to protect US interests out there.".

2026-03-31T18:58:40.496136-07:00

Satellite M&A Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation Commercial Space

Reuters • Echo Wang

Exclusive: SpaceX lines up 21 banks for mega IPO, code-named project Apex

By Reuters: SpaceX is working with at least 21 banks on its blockbuster initial public offering, people familiar with the matter said on Tuesday, one of the largest underwriting syndicates assembled in recent years.

Also: CNBC, news.ssbcrack.com and exterrajsc.com

2026-03-31T18:11:03.248240-07:00

Space Exploration & Science Missions

Universe Today • Bruce Dorminey

Optical Fiber Arrays May Unlock Mysteries Of The Moon’s Deep Interior

By Universe Today: Ordinary telecoms grade optical fiber could help planetary scientists better characterize the moon’s deep interior as well as its lava tubes, say two new journal papers.

2026-03-31T18:18:56.035650-07:00

Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation Human Spaceflight & Space Stations Commercial Space

SpaceNews.com • Jeff Foust

Virgin Galactic targets late‑2026 resumption of commercial suborbital flights as next‑generation spaceplane nears completion

By SpaceNews.com: Virgin Galactic still expects to resume commercial suborbital flights by the end of the year as its first next-generation spaceplane nears completion.

2026-03-31T18:12:22.732928-07:00

Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation Space Exploration & Science Missions Human Spaceflight & Space Stations NASA

Ars Technica • Eric Berger

Third Orion Launch Marks a Turning Point for NASA’s Artemis Program

By Ars Technica: The first two launches of Orion felt hollow, but NASA is finally on a better course.

2026-03-31T11:38:33.010025-07:00

Satellite Space Policy & International Cooperation Policy & Regulation

Space Intel Report • Peter B de Selding

WRC-27 debate over LEO transmit power limits: protecting GEO services or unduly constraining LEO growth?

By Space Intel Report: WASHINGTON— The next meeting of the quadrennial World Radiocommunication Conference (WRC), scheduled for Oct. 18 -….

2026-03-31T14:15:50.135441-07:00

Satellite Middle East Africa Commercial Space

Via Satellite • Rachel Jewett

Es’hailSat and EgyptSat Sign VSAT Partnership Deal

By Via Satellite: Es’hailSat and EgyptSat have signed multi-year satellite capacity agreement for EgyptSat to provide VSAT services to their customer base located in Egypt and spread across the Middle East and North Africa region.

2026-03-31T13:05:23.337822-07:00

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