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Tabletop Exercises Illuminate How to Avert Geopolitical Conflict on the Moon

As lunar missions proliferate, competition over surface resources and territorial claims raises the specter of disputes amid a sparse regulatory framework. Policymakers and researchers are employing tabletop exercises to simulate potential flashpoints and develop conflict-prevention protocols before crews set foot on the Moon.

2025-06-19T13:47:31.147326-07:00

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After Resilience’s Moon Landing Attempt, Openness Becomes Crucial for the Lunar Economy

2025-06-19T04:02:34.925221-07:00

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Trump’s 2026 Budget Proposes One-Third Cut to NASA Workforce, Stuns International Partners

2025-06-17T05:14:55.758418-07:00

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New Consortium Targets 2026 Launch for Space Sustainability Rating System

2025-06-18T12:44:25.360761-07:00

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Switzerland Innovation Park Zurich Designated Space Florida’s European Hub Space Florida and Switzerland Innovation Park Zurich have signed an MoU to establish the Zurich site as the agency’s European hub, bolstering collaboration between Florida’s aerospace ecosystem and European space companies. The partnership aims to streamline investment, technology transfer and regulatory engagement across the continent.

2025-06-22T07:11:25.744626-07:00

Switzerland Innovation Park Zurich Designated Space Florida’s European Hub

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ST Engineering iDirect, solutions by stc Forge Multi-Orbit Satellite Link for Saudi Vision 2030 ST Engineering iDirect and solutions by stc have partnered to expand satellite communications across Saudi Arabia, underpinning digital transformation under Vision 2030. The agreement integrates GEO and emerging LEO capacity to deliver enterprise-grade, secure connectivity for government, defense and industrial users.

2025-06-20T09:22:46.202350-07:00

ST Engineering iDirect, solutions by stc Forge Multi-Orbit Satellite Link for Saudi Vision 2030

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Blue Origin picks Luxembourg for European office, signs space cooperation intent Blue Origin has chosen Luxembourg as the site for its European office, signing a declaration of intent with Minister Lex Delles to collaborate on space initiatives. The new office will serve as the company’s regional hub for partnerships, regulatory engagement and support of future European space activities.

2025-06-20T07:17:11.537548-07:00

Blue Origin picks Luxembourg for European office, signs space cooperation intent

Universe Today

Tabletop Exercises Illuminate How to Avert Geopolitical Conflict on the Moon As lunar missions proliferate, competition over surface resources and territorial claims raises the specter of disputes amid a sparse regulatory framework. Policymakers and researchers are employing tabletop exercises to simulate potential flashpoints and develop conflict-prevention protocols before crews set foot on the Moon.

2025-06-19T13:47:31.147326-07:00

Tabletop Exercises Illuminate How to Avert Geopolitical Conflict on the Moon

SpaceNews.com

After Resilience’s Moon Landing Attempt, Openness Becomes Crucial for the Lunar Economy Following ispace’s likely Resilience lander crash during its final descent, stakeholders are emphasizing the need for a transparent governance framework for lunar operations. Open data-sharing, dispute-resolution mechanisms and clear resource-utilization guidelines are emerging as key enablers of a sustainable commercial lunar economy.

2025-06-19T04:02:34.925221-07:00

After Resilience’s Moon Landing Attempt, Openness Becomes Crucial for the Lunar Economy

SpaceNews.com

New Consortium Targets 2026 Launch for Space Sustainability Rating System A consortium of industry players and NGOs is set to unveil by early 2026 the first-ever rating system assessing satellites’ adherence to global space sustainability guidelines, the group announced. The rating aims to benchmark operator practices on debris mitigation, end-of-life disposal and orbital transparency.

2025-06-18T12:44:25.360761-07:00

New Consortium Targets 2026 Launch for Space Sustainability Rating System

SpaceWatch Global

Prague Space Security Conference Concludes with Focus on Moving from Policy to Action Under this year's theme 'Space Security Economy and Capabilities: From Policies to Action', the 8th Prague Space Security Conference convened stakeholders to bridge the gap between policy formation and operational implementation. Final panels emphasized actionable collaboration on space domain awareness, defense capabilities and international regulatory alignment.

2025-06-17T22:38:51.384096-07:00

Prague Space Security Conference Concludes with Focus on Moving from Policy to Action

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NASA and DLR Sign Pact to Deepen Artemis Lunar Collaboration at Paris Air Show At the Paris Air Show on June 16, NASA acting administrator Janet Petro and Germany’s DLR head formalized a memorandum to expand joint contributions to the Artemis program, covering lunar lander technology, habitat development and science payload integration.

2025-06-17T07:27:29.343266-07:00

NASA and DLR Sign Pact to Deepen Artemis Lunar Collaboration at Paris Air Show

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