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NASA selects 3 companies for four late-2028 Moon-landing missions under Moon Base Program

NASA has selected three companies to land four new missions on the Moon in late 2028 as part of its Moon Base Program. The awards expand near-term lunar-surface activity, including concepts tied to Artemis-era operations and lunar base demonstrations.

2026-06-30T12:17:35.514226-07:00

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NASA and ESA advance lunar-surface capability planning with industry input and Argonaut mapping data strategy

2026-06-29T08:29:09.385236-07:00

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NASA funds Max Space to accelerate testing of expandable lunar habitat technology for sustained lunar surface missions

2026-06-29T00:06:44.551000-07:00

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Botswana signs the Artemis Accords, joining NASA’s framework for responsible lunar exploration

2026-06-25T13:56:25.748717-07:00

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NASA selects 3 companies for four late-2028 Moon-landing missions under Moon Base Program NASA has selected three companies to land four new missions on the Moon in late 2028 as part of its Moon Base Program. The awards expand near-term lunar-surface activity, including concepts tied to Artemis-era operations and lunar base demonstrations.

2026-06-30T12:17:35.514226-07:00

NASA selects 3 companies for four late-2028 Moon-landing missions under Moon Base Program

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NASA and ESA advance lunar-surface capability planning with industry input and Argonaut mapping data strategy NASA is seeking industry input to accelerate development of lunar surface technologies, including in-situ resource utilization oxygen production, surface power, in-space manufacturing tools, and advanced nanomaterials. Separately, ESA says it will use external lunar topographic data for the Argonaut lunar lander’s design and possibly early missions while building its own lunar mapping capability for later flights.

2026-06-29T08:29:09.385236-07:00

NASA and ESA advance lunar-surface capability planning with industry input and Argonaut mapping data strategy

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ESA to seek lunar mapping capability for Argonaut lander

2026-06-29T08:29:09.385236-07:00

ESA to seek lunar mapping capa

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NASA funds Max Space to accelerate testing of expandable lunar habitat technology for sustained lunar surface missions NASA has selected Max Space for funding aimed at accelerating testing of its expandable habitat technology. The effort targets future human lunar surface applications, supporting development of a permanent lunar presence by validating deployable habitation approaches through earlier and faster technology testing.

2026-06-29T00:06:44.551000-07:00

NASA funds Max Space to accelerate testing of expandable lunar habitat technology for sustained lunar surface missions

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Botswana signs the Artemis Accords, joining NASA’s framework for responsible lunar exploration Botswana has signed the Artemis Accords, committing to the NASA-led set of principles and best practices for responsible space exploration. The move adds another African state to the growing Artemis partnership ecosystem, reinforcing the Accords’ push for transparent and peaceful use of outer space.

2026-06-25T13:56:25.748717-07:00

Botswana signs the Artemis Accords, joining NASA’s framework for responsible lunar exploration

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ESA plans to sustain most Gateway contributions while evaluating hardware repurposing options The European Space Agency says it will continue developing most of its contributions to the Lunar Gateway, even as it studies how existing hardware could be repurposed. ESA framed the effort as a near-term program-conservation move as it reassesses Gateway work scope after partner changes.

2026-06-23T08:42:27.127747-07:00

ESA plans to sustain most Gateway contributions while evaluating hardware repurposing options

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Framework needed for U.S. response to hostile space acts; reports flag autonomy governance, escalation options, and potential Mo A Mitchell Institute workshop found limited consensus on where competition ends and conflict begins as China expands counterspace. A separate analysis argues U.S. space autonomy needs an authority architecture by 2027, while Space Force response options for escalating threats remain under study. Another paper contends the service may need a sustained Moon presence.

2026-06-23T03:13:00.994667-07:00

Framework needed for U.S. response to hostile space acts; reports flag autonomy governance, escalation options, and potential Mo

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ESA picks NUVIEW’s Moonraker LiDAR mission for Phase A lunar terrain mapping under Small Missions for Exploration – Destination The European Space Agency has selected NUVIEW GmbH’s Moonraker mission for a Phase A study under its Small Missions for Exploration – Destination the Moon program. Moonraker is positioned to perform lunar terrain mapping using LiDAR, advancing concept definition toward later program phases.

2026-06-22T01:12:07.422292-07:00

ESA picks NUVIEW’s Moonraker LiDAR mission for Phase A lunar terrain mapping under Small Missions for Exploration – Destination

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NASA selects 3 companies for four late-2028 Moon-landing missions under Moon Base Program

NASA and ESA advance lunar-surface capability planning with industry input and Argonaut mapping data strategy

NASA funds Max Space to accelerate testing of expandable lunar habitat technology for sustained lunar surface missions

Botswana signs the Artemis Accords, joining NASA’s framework for responsible lunar exploration

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