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Jared Isaacman Advocates for Dual Pursuits of Moon and Mars Missions

During his Senate confirmation hearing, Jared Isaacman, nominee for NASA Administrator, emphasized that NASA can simultaneously advance missions to the Moon and Mars. He believes this approach aligns with strategic goals within current budget constraints and stresses the importance of staying ahead of China's space ambitions.

2025-04-09T13:40:22.813881-07:00

The Hill

Jared Isaacman Faces Senate on NASA's Moon and Mars Missions

2025-04-09T07:48:53.287787-07:00

SpaceNews.com

Jared Isaacman Supports Dual Space Focus, Prioritizing Moon Over Mars

2025-04-09T11:04:55.542428-07:00

Ars Technica

Jared Isaacman Diverges from Elon Musk, Advocating for Continued ISS Operations

2025-04-09T14:44:14.230257-07:00

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Lunar Gateway Program Faces Potential Termination Amid Budget Constraints The Lunar Gateway, a key part of NASA's Artemis mission, has completed its foundational structure. However, its future is uncertain due to potential budget cuts under the Trump administration, highlighting the financial challenges in balancing lunar and broader space exploration priorities.

2025-04-14T13:40:16.187956-07:00

Lunar Gateway Program Faces Potential Termination Amid Budget Constraints

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Blue Skies Space to Develop Lunar Satellite Fleet for Mapping the Early Universe Blue Skies Space has secured funding to design satellites that will orbit the Moon, aiming to map the early universe and enhance lunar scientific missions. The first satellite, Mauve, is slated for launch in October 2025, focusing on monitoring stars. This initiative highlights innovative solutions in space exploration and scientific research.

2025-04-14T08:59:42.158416-07:00

Blue Skies Space to Develop Lunar Satellite Fleet for Mapping the Early Universe

Universe Today

Innovative Bio-Concrete Could Revolutionize Lunar Base Construction Researchers Panda and Peña found that bio-concrete, leveraging bacteria with lunar soil simulant, shows enhanced self-healing properties compared to traditional materials, promising more resilient structures for future lunar bases. This approach may optimize building operations under harsh lunar conditions, potentially enhancing sustainability on the moon.

2025-04-11T11:48:18.262786-07:00

Innovative Bio-Concrete Could Revolutionize Lunar Base Construction

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China Plans to 3D-Print Bricks on the Moon with Lunar Soil by 2028 China aims to 3D-print bricks on the moon using lunar soil by 2028, facilitating future lunar base construction. This method will reduce dependency on transporting resources from Earth, marking significant progress in technologies supporting sustainable lunar habitation.

2025-04-10T15:08:10.497940-07:00

China Plans to 3D-Print Bricks on the Moon with Lunar Soil by 2028

Universe Today

Biologically-Inspired Robots Unveil Lunar Subsurface Secrets Aiming to enhance lunar habitability and scientific exploration, the PLEASER project utilizes biologically-inspired robots to explore the Moon’s subsurface. This innovative approach focuses on lunar lava tubes and skylights, measuring regolith properties to unlock new geological insights.

2025-04-10T13:46:07.151102-07:00

Biologically-Inspired Robots Unveil Lunar Subsurface Secrets

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NASA Funds Lunar Construction Innovation for Future Human Habitats Dr. Wei Li of the University of Texas Dallas has received a NASA grant to advance welding techniques for building permanent structures in low-gravity and thin-atmosphere conditions, vital for future moon and Mars colonization. This research aims to develop methods for constructing robust habitats critical to human space exploration initiatives.

2025-04-10T09:13:51.179182-07:00

NASA Funds Lunar Construction Innovation for Future Human Habitats

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Intuitive Machines Prepares for Fourth Lunar Mission with SpaceX Falcon 9 Intuitive Machines is set to launch its fourth lunar mission, IM-4, aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket. This mission continues their collaboration with SpaceX as they aim to enhance lunar exploration capabilities and expand their presence in the commercial space market.

2025-04-09T14:50:51.069121-07:00

Intuitive Machines Prepares for Fourth Lunar Mission with SpaceX Falcon 9

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Jared Isaacman Diverges from Elon Musk, Advocating for Continued ISS Operations Jared Isaacman, NASA Administrator nominee, opposes Elon Musk's view on decommissioning the ISS, supporting its operation until at least 2030. Isaacman emphasizes the strategic value of the ISS for NASA's missions and the necessity of balancing lunar and Martian exploration objectives.

2025-04-09T14:44:14.230257-07:00

Jared Isaacman Diverges from Elon Musk, Advocating for Continued ISS Operations

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