Space Exploration & Science Missions   Space Policy & International Cooperation   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact   NASA  
NASA • Jennifer M Dooren

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

NASA and the Department of Energy have renewed a partnership and placed new leadership on the Fission Surface Power Project, reaffirming a goal to develop and deploy a compact nuclear fission reactor on the Moon by 2030 (roughly four years) to support Artemis infrastructure and 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 govconwire.com
2026-01-13T13:25:40.922761-08:00