Event   China   Moon   Space Exploration & Science Missions   Human Spaceflight & Space Stations   Space Policy & International Cooperation   Workforce & Skills Development   NASA  
Space.com • Leonard David

China folds Chang’e robotics into crewed lunar plans to target astronaut landings by 2030; NASA counters with Artemis rover sour

China is integrating its Chang’e robotic lunar activities into its human spaceflight program to support a lunar astronaut landing by 2030. In parallel, NASA for Artemis has selected Venturi Astrolab and Lunar Outpost to supply crewed lunar terrain vehicles for a 2028 surface return, while student teams are building moon-robot prototypes through the 2026 Lunabotics Challenge.

douglasmmessier.substack.com • Douglas Messier

NASA Selects Astrolab, Lunar Outpost for Crewed Lunar Rovers

Also: CNA, NASA and NASA
2026-05-27T11:13:00.583858-07:00
Satellite   Supply Chain   Commercial Space  
SpaceNews.com • Debra Werner

Kongsberg NanoAvionics sets sights on building and supporting sovereign constellations

By SpaceNews.com: NanoAvionics, founded in 2014, was known for producing individual satellites and small constellations until April, when the company won a 122.5-million-euro contract ($142 million) to build the initial 280 satellites for SpinLaunch’s Meridian Space broadband constellation.

2026-05-27T08:56:31.787539-07:00
Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation   Commercial Space   Space Defense & Militarization   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact   Industry Leader Profiles & Interviews  
SpaceNews.com • David Ariosto

As geopolitics reshape space, SpinLaunch sees an opening

By SpaceNews.com: SpinLaunch CEO Massimiliano “Massi” Ladovaz paints an ambitious picture of a rapidly shifting space industry driven as much by geopolitics and sovereignty as by engineering innovation.

2026-05-27T09:12:42.327373-07:00
Commercial Space  
Bloomberg • Nicolas S. Rohatyn

Ordinary Americans Deserve a Fair Shot at IPOs

By Bloomberg: This year, two of the most consequential companies in America are expected to go public. SpaceX, which released its initial public offering prospectus last week, is targeting a valuation of at least $1.75 trillion, the largest debut in market history.

Also: Reuters and CNA
2026-05-27T05:54:47.652945-07:00