Aerospace Daily & Defense Report

By Robert Wall
South Korea launch service company Innospace is expanding its space activities, looking to also build up a satellite development and manufacturing business.
Commercial Space

By Robert Wall
The Greek government has signed an agreement with Israel for the procurement of Elbit PULS rocket systems valued at NIS2.3 billion ($734 million).
Missile Defense & Weapons

By Vivienne Machi
On-orbit servicing startup Starfish Space raised more than $100 million in a Series B funding round, buoyed by a satellite deorbiting contract with the U.S.
Satellites

By Chen Chuanren
Vietnam Helicopter Corporation subsidiaries have ordered three Airbus H225 medium-lift helicopters for offshore energy operations and fleet renewal.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Molly McMillin
Administrator Jared Isaacman spoke to NASA's future on his visit to Wichita on April 6, where he toured local suppliers contributing to the space program.
Budget, Policy & Regulation

By Brian Everstine
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems Inc. said it paused operations with its YFQ-42A prototype following a mishap after takeoff at its airport in California.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Irene Klotz
The Artemis II astronauts wrapped up 7 hr. of lunar observations, including studies of far-side surface features never before seen by humans.
Space Exploration

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News in brief.
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SPACE FORCE approves STP-S29A launch... TRANSCENDENT AEROSPACE reveals drone interdiction aircraft... RAYTHEON gets $700m SDB II award...
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Selected U.S. military contracts from the past week.
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By Irene Klotz, Mark Carreau, Molly McMillin
Artemis II astronauts break distance records and offer unprecedented insights into the Moon's surface, paving the way for future lunar exploration.
Commercial Space

By Brian Everstine
A massive U.S. rescue mission involving 155 aircraft recovers F-15E crew from Iran, with Trump warning Tehran of further strikes if demands aren't met.
Budget, Policy & Operations

By Vivienne Machi
Firefly Aerospace and Seagate Space Corp. partner to develop an offshore launch platform, aiming to expand orbital access for government and commercial missions.
Commercial Space

By Steve Trimble
The U.S. Air Force launches a new missile program for standoff attack weapons, targeting advanced features and affordability for fielding by 2033.
Missile Defense & Weapons

By Steve Trimble
Israel’s defense industry will accelerate production of exo-atmospheric Arrow 3 ballistic missile interceptors following a month of relentless barrages launched from Iran.
Missile Defense & Weapons

By Steve Trimble
In a $1.5 trillion U.S. defense spending proposal for fiscal 2027 filled with superlatives, arguably no organization made out better than the Defense Autonomous Warfare Group (DAWG).
Budget, Policy & Operations

By Graham Warwick
NASA shifts focus to flight research as budget cuts reshape aeronautics priorities, emphasizing X-planes, hypersonics and automated airspace systems.
Budget, Policy & Regulation

By Steve Trimble
Anduril is working on hypersonic strike systems and large air vehicles, pushing its defense technology portfolio beyond subsonic cruise missiles and CCA.
Missile Defense & Weapons

By Chen Chuanren
Malaysia has begun test flights of its Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI) Anka uncrewed aircraft system (UAS)/
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Mark Carreau, Irene Klotz
The Artemis II astronauts will swing around the Moon on April 6, gazing upon lunar far-side surface features never before seen by human eyes.
Space Exploration

By Brian Everstine
U.S. forces in a large-scale and complex rescue operation retrieved a downed and injured U.S. Air Force airman after more than two days deep inside Iran.
Budget, Policy & Operations

By Irene Klotz, Mark Carreau
The Artemis crew of four astronauts are set to break human spaceflight milestone.
Space Exploration

By Mark Carreau
The four Artemis II crewmembers continued their outbound journey from Earth to the Moon on April 3, 99,900 mi. from Earth and 161,750 mi. from their lunar destination.
Space Exploration

By Vivienne Machi
The Trump administration wants to fund the U.S. Space Force’s request for a larger budget in fiscal 2027, and then some.
Budget, Policy & Operations

By Vivienne Machi
The White House wants to cut NASA’s budget by nearly one quarter in fiscal 2027.
Budget, Policy & Regulation