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NASA • Jennifer M Dooren

NASA and DOE commit to deploy a fission reactor on the lunar surface by 2030

NASA and the U.S. Department of Energy have renewed their partnership to develop and deploy a fission surface power reactor on the Moon by 2030. The Fission Surface Power Project, placed under new executive leadership last year, is intended to provide continuous power for Artemis operations 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 aeromorning.com
2026-01-13T13:25:40.922761-08:00