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Isaacman: NASA expects China to fly a crewed lunar-orbit mission in 2027, escalating competition for cislunar presence

NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman said he expects China’s taikonauts to fly around the Moon in 2027, framing it as an imminent step in Beijing’s crewed lunar ambitions. The forecast heightens perceptions of an accelerated U.S.-China “space race” as Artemis operations progress.

2026-05-20T02:40:49.949952-07:00

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Lonestar signs NASA Space Act Agreement to pursue space-based lunar data storage, resilient off-world compute and next-gen comms

2026-05-12T01:42:03.834529-07:00

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Blue Origin continues end-to-end testing of its first lunar lander at NASA centers ahead of later-this-year launch

2026-05-08T10:35:36.377115-07:00

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The Exploration Company completes hot-fire test campaign for Huracan lunar lander engine

2026-05-07T07:50:44.970360-07:00

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Isaacman: NASA expects China to fly a crewed lunar-orbit mission in 2027, escalating competition for cislunar presence NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman said he expects China’s taikonauts to fly around the Moon in 2027, framing it as an imminent step in Beijing’s crewed lunar ambitions. The forecast heightens perceptions of an accelerated U.S.-China “space race” as Artemis operations progress.

2026-05-20T02:40:49.949952-07:00

Isaacman: NASA expects China to fly a crewed lunar-orbit mission in 2027, escalating competition for cislunar presence

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Lonestar signs NASA Space Act Agreement to pursue space-based lunar data storage, resilient off-world compute and next-gen comms Lonestar has signed a NASA Space Act Agreement establishing a framework for collaboration aimed at space-based data storage tied to lunar operations, resilient off-world compute infrastructure, and next-generation space communications architectures. The pact formalizes cooperation focused on storing and processing data beyond Earth for cislunar/lunar mission needs.

2026-05-12T01:42:03.834529-07:00

Lonestar signs NASA Space Act Agreement to pursue space-based lunar data storage, resilient off-world compute and next-gen comms

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Blue Origin continues end-to-end testing of its first lunar lander at NASA centers ahead of later-this-year launch Blue Origin is running additional verification activity for its first lunar lander by testing the spacecraft at NASA facilities across the U.S. The work is intended to close remaining readiness items ahead of a lunar launch later this year and support mission preparation for a near-term return to the Moon.

2026-05-08T10:35:36.377115-07:00

Blue Origin continues end-to-end testing of its first lunar lander at NASA centers ahead of later-this-year launch

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Lunar Outpost raises $30M to rework lunar rover designs for NASA’s revised Artemis architecture Lunar Outpost has raised $30 million as it revises its lunar rover designs to align with NASA’s updated Artemis architecture. The funding underscores how quickly commercial surface-mobility developers are being forced to adapt to changing program requirements as Artemis evolves.

2026-05-07T18:55:38.949080-07:00

Lunar Outpost raises $30M to rework lunar rover designs for NASA’s revised Artemis architecture

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Lunar Outpost raises $30M to accelerate NASA Artemis lunar rover development Lunar Outpost has raised $30 million to speed up development of a next-generation moon rover aimed at NASA Artemis missions. The funding underscores investor confidence in commercial lunar surface mobility as NASA refines its cadence for uncrewed lunar landings and payload delivery infrastructure.

2026-05-07T18:55:38.949080-07:00

Lunar Outpost raises $30M to accelerate NASA Artemis lunar rover development

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New study ties the Moon’s South Pole–Aitken crater to a “decapitated” asteroid impact, refining a sample target for Artemis astr A new analysis argues that a disrupted, “decapitated” asteroid likely produced the Moon’s largest impact crater, South Pole–Aitken. The debris-scattering mechanism would have delivered deep mantle material toward the lunar south pole—guiding where Artemis may land to sample ancient lunar history.

2026-05-07T15:07:49.550844-07:00

New study ties the Moon’s South Pole–Aitken crater to a “decapitated” asteroid impact, refining a sample target for Artemis astr

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Redwire positions for NASA’s Moon-base push with lunar landers and power-systems work Redwire says it is renewing focus on lunar lander and power-system opportunities, citing a fresh demand signal from NASA as the agency pursues plans for a sustained Moon base. The company’s interest centers on roles tied to how surface missions are powered and delivered at scale.

2026-05-07T11:55:43.866506-07:00

Redwire positions for NASA’s Moon-base push with lunar landers and power-systems work

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The Exploration Company completes hot-fire test campaign for Huracan lunar lander engine The Exploration Company says it has completed its Huracan rocket engine hot-fire test campaign, aimed at powering the company’s future lunar lander. The milestone advances development toward integration and subsequent flight readiness for its Moon mission plans.

2026-05-07T07:50:44.970360-07:00

The Exploration Company completes hot-fire test campaign for Huracan lunar lander engine

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Isaacman: NASA expects China to fly a crewed lunar-orbit mission in 2027, escalating competition for cislunar presence

Lonestar signs NASA Space Act Agreement to pursue space-based lunar data storage, resilient off-world compute and next-gen comms

Blue Origin continues end-to-end testing of its first lunar lander at NASA centers ahead of later-this-year launch

The Exploration Company completes hot-fire test campaign for Huracan lunar lander engine

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