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Jordan signs the Artemis Accords as NASA’s 63rd partner nation

Jordan became the 63rd country to sign the NASA-led Artemis Accords in a ceremony at NASA headquarters in Washington. The agreement adds a sixth Middle East nation to the U.S.-led framework aimed at safety, transparency, and coordination for peaceful, sustainable lunar exploration.

2026-04-23T08:25:57.651642-07:00

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The Exploration Company signs MoU with OCCAM Space to develop clampband separation system for Nyx capsule

2026-04-23T04:06:44.828915-07:00

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Atomic-6 space armor and ISS “Orbital Edge” accelerator push in-orbit compute toward scale

2026-04-22T01:20:34.641096-07:00

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Latvia signs on as 62nd Artemis Accords signatory, pledging peaceful, sustainable lunar cooperation

2026-04-20T07:02:10.092194-07:00

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Jordan signs the Artemis Accords as NASA’s 63rd partner nation Jordan became the 63rd country to sign the NASA-led Artemis Accords in a ceremony at NASA headquarters in Washington. The agreement adds a sixth Middle East nation to the U.S.-led framework aimed at safety, transparency, and coordination for peaceful, sustainable lunar exploration.

2026-04-23T08:25:57.651642-07:00

Jordan signs the Artemis Accords as NASA’s 63rd partner nation

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The Exploration Company signs MoU with OCCAM Space to develop clampband separation system for Nyx capsule The Exploration Company has signed an MoU with OCCAM Space to develop a clampband separation system for its Nyx capsule. The agreement centers on the capsule separation mechanism—an enabling subsystem for safe separation and spacecraft mission operations.

2026-04-23T04:06:44.828915-07:00

The Exploration Company signs MoU with OCCAM Space to develop clampband separation system for Nyx capsule

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Vast unveils custom flight suit and wearable timepiece for commercial space-station crews Vast says it has adopted a custom approach to astronaut apparel, unveiling its astronaut flight suit for use in commercial space-station operations. The company also revealed it is testing a timepiece tailored for the same program, continuing its push to standardize crew gear for in-orbit missions.

2026-04-22T19:50:53.912897-07:00

Vast unveils custom flight suit and wearable timepiece for commercial space-station crews

New York Times

Elon Musk recasts SpaceX’s roadmap—moon ambitions, Mars delay and AI-driven priorities As SpaceX prepares for an IPO, Elon Musk is proposing “moonshots” that move away from the company’s original Mars-centric framing. The shift adds AI as a central theme, signaling a changing long-term strategy even as SpaceX’s public-market push accelerates attention on its next investment narrative.

2026-04-22T17:57:39.994931-07:00

Elon Musk recasts SpaceX’s roadmap—moon ambitions, Mars delay and AI-driven priorities

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Atomic-6 space armor and ISS “Orbital Edge” accelerator push in-orbit compute toward scale Atomic-6 CEO Trevor Smith detailed how “space armor” and orbital data-center designs aim to make space-based computing more accessible and scalable, including satellite shielding approaches. Separately, the ISS National Lab launched the 2026 Orbital Edge Accelerator to connect early-stage startups with in-orbit validation and private capital.

2026-04-22T01:20:34.641096-07:00

Atomic-6 space armor and ISS “Orbital Edge” accelerator push in-orbit compute toward scale

Reuters

Docs show SpaceX president Gwynne Shotwell earned ~$85M last year, largely via stock options and awards An exclusive document cited in two reports says SpaceX president Gwynne Shotwell earned about $85 million last year. The compensation was primarily structured through stock options and awards, underscoring how SpaceX ties senior leadership incentives to company value and performance.

2026-04-21T08:27:10.541419-07:00

Docs show SpaceX president Gwynne Shotwell earned ~$85M last year, largely via stock options and awards

SpaceNews.com

NASA inspector general: Artemis lunar spacesuits and ISS xEMU upgrades face delays into the 2031 window NASA’s inspector general warns that new spacesuits required for Artemis lunar missions—and related suits supporting International Space Station operations—may not be ready until 2031. The assessment flags further schedule risk as NASA’s human lunar program continues to reshape architectures and milestones for the near term.

2026-04-20T20:02:21.781111-07:00

NASA inspector general: Artemis lunar spacesuits and ISS xEMU upgrades face delays into the 2031 window

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Launch Preview: GPS, Progress and Starlink set for a busy April 20-26 week across four countries and five rockets A dense April 20 launch week pairs national and commercial missions, with seven flights planned across four countries and five launch vehicles. The manifest includes GPS-related navigation payloads, Progress cargo operations, and multiple Starlink launches, highlighting how constellation growth and assured access compete for schedule and capacity.

2026-04-20T15:00:02.842449-07:00

Launch Preview: GPS, Progress and Starlink set for a busy April 20-26 week across four countries and five rockets

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Jordan signs the Artemis Accords as NASA’s 63rd partner nation

The Exploration Company signs MoU with OCCAM Space to develop clampband separation system for Nyx capsule

Atomic-6 space armor and ISS “Orbital Edge” accelerator push in-orbit compute toward scale

Latvia signs on as 62nd Artemis Accords signatory, pledging peaceful, sustainable lunar cooperation

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