
Intuitive Machines Secures $8.2M for Space Nuclear Power
Intuitive Machines has secured an $8.2 million contract extension from the U.S. Air Force to advance its development of nuclear power systems for space.
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Intuitive Machines has secured an $8.2 million contract extension from the U.S. Air Force to advance its development of nuclear power systems for space.

Recent U.S. lunar landers have failed to survive the moon's harsh 14-day night, while China's nuclear-powered rovers have operated for years, creating a critical power gap.

NASA has awarded a $150,000 contract to Solstar Space to develop a specialized Wi-Fi system capable of operating in the harsh lunar environment for the Artemis missions.

The year 2025 is a landmark for space robotics, with advancements from the US, China, India, and Japan in lunar exploration, orbital servicing, and mining.

Security experts warn the United States is falling behind China in the new space race due to a lack of a cohesive national strategy, risking future economic and national security.

Polish optical systems firm Scanway Space has won its first U.S. contract to build a lunar mapping telescope for Intuitive Machines' 2026 mission.

With NASA's Artemis program facing delays, a potential new solution has emerged involving a modified Blue Origin lander that could return astronauts to the Moon.

NASA has awarded Solstar Space a $150,000 contract to develop a specialized Wi-Fi system designed to work in the extreme conditions of the Moon for the Artemis program.

Solstar Space has received a $150,000 NASA contract to begin designing Wi-Fi access points for future lunar missions under the Artemis and CLPS programs.

A US government initiative aims to build a nuclear fission reactor on the Moon by 2030, a project intended to power future lunar bases and unlock space mining.

The space race intensifies between the US and China, with private companies SpaceX and Blue Origin playing key roles in America's lunar ambitions by 2030.

The US is intensifying its focus on space superiority to safeguard strategic interests, particularly concerning Taiwan. Future conflicts could begin in orbit, targeting critical satellites.