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China folds Chang’e robotics into crewed lunar plans to target astronaut landings by 2030; NASA counters with Artemis rover sour

China is integrating its Chang’e robotic lunar activities into its human spaceflight program to support a lunar astronaut landing by 2030. In parallel, NASA for Artemis has selected Venturi Astrolab and Lunar Outpost to supply crewed lunar terrain vehicles for a 2028 surface return, while student teams are building moon-robot prototypes through the 2026 Lunabotics Challenge.

2026-05-27T11:13:00.583858-07:00

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NASA to name Artemis 3 astronauts on June 9

2026-05-27T06:12:22.773351-07:00

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Artemis 2 spotlights supply-chain realities behind NASA’s return to the Moon

2026-05-27T06:18:11.106885-07:00

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ISS to host Russian EVA today as Sergey Kud-Sverchkov and Sergei Mikaev conduct a planned ~5-hour spacewalk

2026-05-26T21:13:25.585780-07:00

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China folds Chang’e robotics into crewed lunar plans to target astronaut landings by 2030; NASA counters with Artemis rover sour China is integrating its Chang’e robotic lunar activities into its human spaceflight program to support a lunar astronaut landing by 2030. In parallel, NASA for Artemis has selected Venturi Astrolab and Lunar Outpost to supply crewed lunar terrain vehicles for a 2028 surface return, while student teams are building moon-robot prototypes through the 2026 Lunabotics Challenge.

2026-05-27T11:13:00.583858-07:00

China folds Chang’e robotics into crewed lunar plans to target astronaut landings by 2030; NASA counters with Artemis rover sour

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Artemis 2 spotlights supply-chain realities behind NASA’s return to the Moon As Artemis 2 draws global attention for its first crewed lunar flyby since Apollo, the mission also functions as a stress test for deep-space supply chains. Recent Artemis II updates underscore the operational readiness signals that suppliers, hardware integration, and partner delivery timelines will have to sustain.

2026-05-27T06:18:11.106885-07:00

Artemis 2 spotlights supply-chain realities behind NASA’s return to the Moon

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NASA to name Artemis 3 astronauts on June 9 NASA says it will reveal the astronauts selected to fly the Artemis 3 docking mission in Earth orbit next year on June 9. The announcement caps ongoing Artemis III planning as NASA continues to firm up mission architecture and crew roles.

2026-05-27T06:12:22.773351-07:00

NASA to name Artemis 3 astronauts on June 9

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ISS to host Russian EVA today as Sergey Kud-Sverchkov and Sergei Mikaev conduct a planned ~5-hour spacewalk Cosmonauts Sergey Kud-Sverchkov and Sergei Mikaev are scheduled to begin a spacewalk outside the International Space Station on May 27, with coverage described as a roughly five-hour EVA. The outing continues Expedition 74’s high-tempo maintenance and on-orbit operations cycle.

2026-05-26T21:13:25.585780-07:00

ISS to host Russian EVA today as Sergey Kud-Sverchkov and Sergei Mikaev conduct a planned ~5-hour spacewalk

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NASA awards lunar transport and surface robotics contracts to Blue Origin and other firms as it formalizes a moon-base buildout NASA has begun contracting for elements of its moon-base effort, including agreements for robotic landers, rovers and drones, plus delivery of crew-carrying rovers/“moon buggies” to support planned surface operations near the south pole. NASA also signaled that “perimeter” planning and operational safeguards are part of the program’s direction.

2026-05-26T12:54:36.648420-07:00

NASA awards lunar transport and surface robotics contracts to Blue Origin and other firms as it formalizes a moon-base buildout

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Italy’s MPH lunar-habitat module clears NASA system requirements review, enabling Thales Alenia Space to move toward a 2027 Prel Italy’s Multi-Purpose Habitation (MPH) module has cleared a NASA System Requirements Review, allowing the ASI-led team and Thales Alenia Space to begin preparing for a Preliminary Design Review in 2027. The milestone keeps the European lunar-habitat work on track for upcoming Artemis-era surface systems integration.

2026-05-26T07:56:44.080661-07:00

Italy’s MPH lunar-habitat module clears NASA system requirements review, enabling Thales Alenia Space to move toward a 2027 Prel

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Expedition 74 activity on ISS: two vehicle arrivals, one departure, orbital reboost, and ongoing science/maintenance through Apr Expedition 74 continued a high-tempo month aboard the International Space Station, overseeing two vehicle arrivals, a departure, and an orbital reboost. The crew also completed multiple technology demonstrations, science experiments, and routine Station maintenance, reinforcing the cadence of in-orbit operations.

2026-05-24T12:11:27.634530-07:00

Expedition 74 activity on ISS: two vehicle arrivals, one departure, orbital reboost, and ongoing science/maintenance through Apr

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NASA plans to hedge its Commercial Crew Program by adding missions to SpaceX as Boeing spacecraft certification remains uncertai NASA intends to add missions to SpaceX’s Commercial Crew contract, explicitly protecting the program against a scenario in which Boeing’s spacecraft is never certified. The move underscores NASA’s need for schedule assurance as certification outcomes drive downstream crew-transport planning.

2026-05-24T01:11:32.294323-07:00

NASA plans to hedge its Commercial Crew Program by adding missions to SpaceX as Boeing spacecraft certification remains uncertai

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China folds Chang’e robotics into crewed lunar plans to target astronaut landings by 2030; NASA counters with Artemis rover sour

NASA to name Artemis 3 astronauts on June 9

Artemis 2 spotlights supply-chain realities behind NASA’s return to the Moon

ISS to host Russian EVA today as Sergey Kud-Sverchkov and Sergei Mikaev conduct a planned ~5-hour spacewalk

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