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NASA • Jennifer M Dooren

NASA, DOE commit to deploy a lunar fission reactor by 2030 to power Artemis and Mars missions

NASA and the Department of Energy have renewed their partnership to develop and deploy a fission surface power system on the Moon, aiming to have an operational reactor by 2030. The reactor will provide continuous power for Artemis infrastructure, science operations and to advance technology for future Mars missions.

Also: indiatoday.in, spaceanddefense.io, rocketcitynow.com and miragenews.com
2026-01-13T13:05:32.845586-08:00
Space Force   Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation   Space Defense & Militarization  
Spaceflight Now • Will Robinson-Smith

U.S. Space Force switches rockets for upcoming GPS satellite launch

By Spaceflight Now: ![](http://spaceflightnow.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/20260113-GPS-III-SV09-Shipping.jpg) The next Global Positioning System satellite is switching from a United Launch Alliance Vulcan rocket to a SpaceX Falcon 9, a spokesperson for the U.S.

2026-01-13T15:45:40.357541-08:00
Satellite   M&A   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Space Exploration & Science Missions   Commercial Space   Space Defense & Militarization  
Via Satellite • Rachel Jewett

Intuitive Machines Completes Acquisition of Lanteris (formerly Maxar Space Systems), Positioning Itself as a Vertically Integrated Space Prime

By Via Satellite: Intuitive Machines has completed the acquisition of Lanteris Space Systems, formerly known as Maxar Space Systems. By acquiring a spacecraft manufacturer, Intuitive Machines says this positions the company as a vertically integrated space prime.

Also: investors.intuitivemachines.com and aeromorning.com
2026-01-13T13:25:40.922761-08:00