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NASA quietly solicits congressional support to stay on Trump moon-landing timeline

NASA has begun outreach to lawmakers as it works to meet President Trump’s moon-landing schedule. The effort signals an internal push to align Artemis-related priorities and near-term funding expectations with congressional action to protect timeline momentum.

2026-06-08T15:56:45.162225-07:00

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Satellite trails overwhelm space telescopes’ “clear skies,” threatening optical astronomy data quality

2026-06-08T12:56:33.659859-07:00

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Prada and Axiom Space unveil Liquid Cooling and Ventilation Garment (LCVG) for NASA’s Artemis III lunar spacesuits

2026-06-08T04:48:23.347767-07:00

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Artemis III crew selection signals NASA’s direction for lunar base buildout and commercial partnerships

2026-06-08T01:11:18.030213-07:00

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NASA quietly solicits congressional support to stay on Trump moon-landing timeline NASA has begun outreach to lawmakers as it works to meet President Trump’s moon-landing schedule. The effort signals an internal push to align Artemis-related priorities and near-term funding expectations with congressional action to protect timeline momentum.

2026-06-08T15:56:45.162225-07:00

NASA quietly solicits congressional support to stay on Trump moon-landing timeline

Universe Today

Satellite trails overwhelm space telescopes’ “clear skies,” threatening optical astronomy data quality Space telescopes are increasingly forced to contend with satellite trails—an effects-driven byproduct of the rising satellite population that degrades observing conditions and complicates data collection. The broader trend is adding pressure on operators and astronomers to adapt observing strategies and reduce interference.

2026-06-08T12:56:33.659859-07:00

Satellite trails overwhelm space telescopes’ “clear skies,” threatening optical astronomy data quality

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Prada and Axiom Space unveil Liquid Cooling and Ventilation Garment (LCVG) for NASA’s Artemis III lunar spacesuits Prada and Axiom Space have revealed the Liquid Cooling and Ventilation Garment (LCVG), the high-performance inner layer that Artemis astronauts will wear beneath next-generation lunar spacesuits for Artemis III. The partnership focuses on moon-suit thermal management designed to help crews survive extreme lunar conditions.

2026-06-08T04:48:23.347767-07:00

Prada and Axiom Space unveil Liquid Cooling and Ventilation Garment (LCVG) for NASA’s Artemis III lunar spacesuits

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Artemis III crew selection signals NASA’s direction for lunar base buildout and commercial partnerships Ahead of NASA’s Artemis III crew announcement, analysis suggests the chosen astronauts could offer clues to how NASA is evolving its Moon base strategy—especially the balance between agency-led architecture and commercial roles across surface operations, logistics, and human spaceflight beyond Earth orbit.

2026-06-08T01:11:18.030213-07:00

Artemis III crew selection signals NASA’s direction for lunar base buildout and commercial partnerships

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OHB begins RAMSES planetary defense spacecraft build for spring 2028 launch OHB has started construction of the RAMSES planetary defense mission spacecraft, targeting a spring 2028 launch. The move locks in an end-to-end schedule milestone for the spacecraft build ahead of integration and test, positioning RAMSES to meet its planned launch window.

2026-06-08T00:11:15.037658-07:00

OHB begins RAMSES planetary defense spacecraft build for spring 2028 launch

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Meteor “storms” and Artemis: NASA assesses micrometeoroid risk to future lunar crews and spacecraft NASA is evaluating whether major meteor shower activity could increase micrometeoroid impact hazards for its Artemis lunar missions, and what engineering/operations approach is used to keep astronauts safe from particle strikes. The assessment links space-weather-like conditions to crew protection and spacecraft impact tolerance.

2026-06-07T03:11:17.687798-07:00

Meteor “storms” and Artemis: NASA assesses micrometeoroid risk to future lunar crews and spacecraft

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NASA weighs a lower-cost Hubble reboost as Katalyst readies a robotic servicing attempt to reboost Swift NASA is considering extending the life of the Hubble Space Telescope with a reboost maneuver if costs can be reduced. Separately, NASA and Katalyst are preparing to launch a robotic servicing mission aimed at reboosting the Neil Gehrels Swift Observatory in a decaying orbit.

2026-06-06T18:13:30.909871-07:00

NASA weighs a lower-cost Hubble reboost as Katalyst readies a robotic servicing attempt to reboost Swift

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AstroForge completes DeepSpace-2 spacecraft build for later-2026 launch, applying lessons from prior failure Asteroid mining startup AstroForge says it has completed its latest spacecraft, DeepSpace-2, for a planned launch later this year. The company said the build incorporates lessons learned from a failed mission last year, positioning DeepSpace-2 for a more disciplined path to demonstration.

2026-06-04T09:14:18.438509-07:00

AstroForge completes DeepSpace-2 spacecraft build for later-2026 launch, applying lessons from prior failure

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NASA quietly solicits congressional support to stay on Trump moon-landing timeline

Satellite trails overwhelm space telescopes’ “clear skies,” threatening optical astronomy data quality

Prada and Axiom Space unveil Liquid Cooling and Ventilation Garment (LCVG) for NASA’s Artemis III lunar spacesuits

Artemis III crew selection signals NASA’s direction for lunar base buildout and commercial partnerships

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