Rocket Lab has won a contract from Japanese radar satellite company iQPS for three additional Electron launches. The post Rocket Lab wins contract for three more iQPS launches appeared first on SpaceNews. Source: https://spacenews.com/rocket-lab-wins-contract-for-three-more-iqps-launches/

A Falcon 9 launched a Cygnus cargo spacecraft April 11 as Northrop Grumman continues its dependence on a competitor to fly resupply missions to the International Space Station. The post Falcon 9 launches Cygnus cargo spacecraft to the ISS appeared first on SpaceNews. Source: https://spacenews.com/falcon-9-launches-cygnus-cargo-spacecraft-to-the-iss/

The first human mission beyond Earth orbit in more than 50 years successfully concluded with a splashdown in the Pacific Ocean April 10. The post Orion splashes down to successfully end Artemis 2 mission appeared first on SpaceNews. Source: https://spacenews.com/orion-splashes-down-to-successfully-end-artemis-2-mission/

East Aurora, NY – Moog Inc. (NYSE: MOG.A and MOG.B), a worldwide designer, manufacturer, and systems integrator of high-performance precision motion and fluid controls and control systems, highlights the critical […] The post Moog Technology Keeps Artemis II Astronauts Safe During Historic Lunar Mission appeared first on SpaceNews. Source: https:

Based in Herndon, Virginia, the company specializes in space-based radio-frequency signals intelligence for government agencies The post HawkEye 360 files to go public appeared first on SpaceNews. Source: https://spacenews.com/hawkeye-360-files-to-go-public/

Chinese satellite maker Spacety has completed multiple rounds of equity financing worth $190 million to scale its vertically integrated satellite manufacturing and data services model. The post Spacety raises $190 million to scale satellite manufacturing, plans IPO appeared first on SpaceNews. Source: https://spacenews.com/spacety-raises-190-million-to-scale-satellite-manufacturing-plans-ipo/

Paris, April 2026 – GSOA and Novaspace announce the inaugural edition of the Space Industry Forum (SIF), a new flagship event co-organized by both organizations, taking place on May 19, 2026, at The Fullerton Hotel in Singapore. […] The post GSOA and Novaspace Launch the Space Industry Forum (SIF) 2026 in Singapore

A budget proposal for the Department of Commerce raises new doubts about the future of a civil space traffic management system under development there. The post Commerce Department budget proposal revives concerns about TraCSS appeared first on SpaceNews. Source: https://spacenews.com/commerce-department-budget-proposal-revives-concerns-about-tracss/

The Artemis 2 mission is set for a final, fiery test when the spacecraft reenters April 10 ahead of a splashdown off the California coast. The post NASA prepares for Artemis 2 return appeared first on SpaceNews. Source: https://spacenews.com/nasa-prepares-for-artemis-2-return/

China’s multi-element Chang’e-7 lunar spacecraft has arrived at Wenchang spaceport for launch preparations ahead of a planned liftoff in the second half of 2026. The post China’s Chang’e-7 arrives at spaceport for lunar south pole exploration mission appeared first on SpaceNews. Source: https://spacenews.com/chinas-change-7-arrives-at-spaceport-for-lunar-south-pole-exploration-mission/