Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation   Space Exploration & Science Missions   Commercial Space   Space Policy & International Cooperation   NASA  
New York Times • Kenneth Chang

NASA cancels Lunar Gateway orbital plan, commits $20B to seven‑year phased Moon surface build‑up

NASA has shelved the Lunar Gateway orbital station and will repurpose its hardware to construct a phased lunar‑surface base, committing $20 billion across seven years. The move reorients Artemis toward sustained surface operations and changes industry roles and timelines.

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2026-03-24T07:18:58.654494-07:00
China   Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation   Commercial Space  
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SpaceNews.com • Andrew Jones

China’s Astronstone raises $29 million for reusable rocket with chopstick-style recovery

By SpaceNews.com: China’s Astronstone raises $29 million for reusable rocket with chopstick-style recovery Astronstone, one of China’s younger launch startups, has secured new funding as it builds toward the first flight of its reusable AS-1 rocket.

2026-03-24T10:38:57.068033-07:00
Satellite   Space Exploration & Science Missions   Sustainability & Climate Initiatives  
New York Times • Nina Riggio, Sachi Kitajima Mulkey

New Earth‑Observation Satellite Aims to Transform Global Snow and Water Measurement — Scientists Validated Its Sensors on a Mountain

By New York Times: A new satellite could transform how water is studied worldwide. But to help unlock its capabilities, scientists first needed to take critical measurements on a mountaintop.

2026-03-24T07:40:14.596654-07:00