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A major shift in space exploration now makes surviving the two-week lunar night a top priority, driving the adoption of nuclear power as the key technology.
NASA's new chief suggests a modern Artemis moon capsule could be sent to Houston for display, citing major cost and safety concerns with a proposal to move the Space Shuttle Discovery.
The year 2026 is set to be a landmark for space, featuring NASA's Artemis II crewed lunar flyby, new robotic missions to Mars, and a major total solar eclipse.
SpaceX is reportedly considering a 2026 initial public offering that could value it at $1.5 trillion, a move that would fund future projects but add new pressures.
As hundreds of new lunar missions are planned, space agencies are proposing designated “graveyard zones” on the Moon to safely crash-land defunct satellites.
The White House has issued a new executive order setting a 2028 deadline for a crewed Moon landing and reorganizing national space policy leadership.
For 25 years, the International Space Station has been a crucial testbed for technologies in robotics, life support, and manufacturing that will enable future missions to the Moon and Mars.
Texas A&M University and Intuitive Machines are partnering to build a massive lunar simulation facility, backed by $200 million in state funding, to test rovers and equipment for future Moon missions.
The United States is advancing a plan to deploy a 100-kilowatt nuclear fission reactor on the Moon by 2030, aiming to secure a constant power source.
Democratic leaders and space policy experts are outlining a new, ambitious vision for America's future in space, advocating for robust government programs and embracing the commercial space industry.
A leaked 62-page document titled 'Athena' has revealed a high-stakes power struggle for the future leadership and direction of NASA, pitting two different visions against each other.
Experts argue that comparing the current US-China lunar ambitions to the Cold War is a flawed analogy that ignores key legal and collaborative realities.
