Artemis Accords
6 reportsThe strongest reporting on Artemis Accords separates returned images and measurements; lunar mission architecture; and landing or orbital operations. One line of support comes from regulatory decisions, and a separate test comes from post-implementation evidence; together they clarify lunar mission architecture, but the comparison must account for the fact that legal authority and scientific evidence may address different questions.
Ares Shield to Equip Lonestar Satellites With Microwave Defense Modules
Florida-based Lonestar Data Holdings has signed a contract with Polish startup Ares Shield to supply high-power microwave defense systems for its planned orbital data centers, aiming to counter satellite threats without generating space debris
NASA Artemis II Astronauts to Receive Congressional Space Medal of Honor
NASA's Artemis II crew, who completed a lunar flyby in April, will be awarded the Congressional Space Medal of Honor at Johnson Space Center, recognizing their role in advancing human spaceflight beyond low Earth orbit
Agila-2 Launch Marks Philippines' Entry Into Satellite Operations
On August 19, 1997, the Philippines launched Agila-2 aboard a Long March 3B rocket, marking the nation's first domestically operated satellite and expanding regional communications coverage
Pentagon's UAP Data Releases Mark Shift in Official Transparency
Recent Pentagon releases of unidentified anomalous phenomena (UAP) files, supported by NASA and advisory experts, signal a new phase in government transparency and data sharing on unexplained aerial observations
NASA Invites India to Join Moon South Pole Base Collaboration
NASA has formally invited India to participate in developing a permanent lunar base near the Moon's south pole, marking a significant step in US-India deep-space cooperation and expanding the Artemis program's international partnerships
SpaceX Outlines Plan for Robotic Factories on the Moon
SpaceX has detailed its intention to construct automated factories on the lunar surface, aiming to use robots for manufacturing satellites and key components, as discussed during the company's first quarterly earnings call as a public company