Space.comLeonard David

China integrates robotic Chang’e lunar efforts with human spaceflight to target Moon landings by 2030; NASA advances Artemis cre

China is folding its Chang’e robotic lunar-probe work into its human spaceflight roadmap, aiming to land astronauts on the Moon by 2030. In parallel, NASA selected Venturi Astrolab and Lunar Outpost to provide crewed lunar terrain vehicles for Artemis, while students are building prototype lunar robots ahead of NASA’s Lunabotics 2026 challenge.

2026-05-27T11:13:00.583858-07:00
SpaceNews.comDebra 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
SpaceNews.comDavid 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
BloombergNicolas 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
Reuters

Schaeffler, Spire Global team up for space hardware, satellite platforms in Europe

By Reuters: Schaeffler and U.S.-based ​satellite operator Spire Global have signed a memorandum ‌of understanding to jointly develop space hardware and satellite platforms for European defence, weather and security applications.

Also: CNA and thenextweb.com
2026-05-27T04:54:52.462787-07:00