Leadership   Space Exploration & Science Missions   Space Policy & International Cooperation   Policy & Regulation   Workforce & Skills Development  
Space.com • Leonard David

2025 Shakeup at NASA: Damage, Reforms and Industry Implications

NASA's 2025 shakeup has exposed real institutional damage—leadership turnover, program stress and policy uncertainty—but agency officials say the harm can be addressed through reforms. The changes create near-term disruption for programs and contractors while reshaping funding priorities, oversight and industry partnerships.

Also: Leonard David
2025-12-30T05:10:05.848694-08:00
Moon   Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation   Space Exploration & Science Missions   Human Spaceflight & Space Stations   Commercial Space  
New York Times • Katrina Miller; Michael Roston

Space Events 2026: NASA’s Artemis II Moon Mission, Summer Eclipse and More

By New York Times: In 2026, there will be journeys to the moon and Mars, new visions of the cosmos and a solar eclipse that might be worth traveling for.

Also: orlandosentinel.com
2025-12-29T23:48:45.192416-08:00
Space Exploration & Science Missions   Commercial Space  
Universe Today • Matthew Williams

Analysis of C‑type asteroid samples bolsters feasibility of asteroid mining

By Universe Today: A team led by the Institute of Space Sciences (ICE-CSIC) analyzed samples of C-type asteroids in a recent study. Their findings support the idea that these asteroids can serve as a crucial source of materials if and when asteroid mining is realized.

2025-12-29T15:25:39.790345-08:00