Space News for Friday, May 01, 2026
In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!(00:10) Podcast Introduction(00:24) Space Force taps K2 satellites to test laser communications for missile-defense(00:41) SpaceComputer to conduct on-orbit test of secure computing infrastructure(01:17) Northrop Grumman delivers sensor for missile-warning satellite as Pentagon cancels program(01:53) House appropriators keep NASA funding flat(02:34) SmallSat Europe Speaker Focus: Koen Willems, ST Engineering iDirect Europe(03:08) FAA Grounds Blue Origin Following New Glenn Upper Stage Failure and Facility…
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