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Universe Today • Matthew Williams

Artemis III: NASA to Run 2027 ‘Dress Rehearsal’ Lander Rendezvous & Docking Ahead of 2028 Moon Return

NASA plans Artemis III as a key demonstration in 2027, before the first Artemis astronauts land on the Moon’s surface in 2028. The mission will let teams on Earth and in orbit rehearse rendezvous and docking between commercial human landing systems and the Orion spacecraft.

2026-07-18T20:05:32.160288-07:00
Satellite   Missile Systems & Strategic Weapons   Defense Budgets & Spending   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Space Defense & Militarization  
SpaceNews.com • Sandra Erwin

Pentagon awards $7.1 million to expand U.S. production of cover glass for satellites

By SpaceNews.com: WASHINGTON — The Pentagon awarded $7.1 million to Martin Materials Solutions to expand U.S. manufacturing of space-qualified cover glass, a specialized material used to protect the solar cells that power satellites.

Also: SpaceNews.com and homelandprepnews.com
2026-07-18T10:04:15.510008-07:00
ISS   Europe   Space Exploration & Science Missions   Human Spaceflight & Space Stations   Space Policy & International Cooperation   Policy & Regulation   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact   NASA  
NASA • Lauren E. Low

NASA Welcomes Serbia as Newest Artemis Accords Signatory

By NASA: The Republic of Serbia signed the Artemis Accords Thursday during a ceremony hosted by NASA at the agency’s Headquarters in Washington, becoming the 69th nation to join a large community of like-minded nations committed to the peaceful, transparent, and responsible exploration of space.

Also: SpaceWatch Global
2026-07-16T15:50:51.949598-07:00
Satellite   LEO   Space Exploration & Science Missions   Commercial Space   NASA  
Payload • Victoria Woodburn

NASA Selects Starlink for Artemis III Mission

By Payload: NASA has awarded SpaceX a contract to deliver laser communications capabilities for its Artemis III mission using Starlink, which could give Earthbound viewers a better view of the ship-to-ship transfer in LEO set for 2027.

Also: Via Satellite and dailygalaxy.com
2026-07-17T05:58:32.578049-07:00