2 verified briefings on Space. Each story includes a plain-English summary, why it matters, and the concrete action engineering teams should take.
The US Space Force and Rocket Lab quietly launched a satellite from New Zealand in a rapid-response military drill. The exercise tests the ability to quickly deploy space assets during a crisis, with little to no advance notice.
NASA has announced several new missions to the Moon's South Pole, which will lay the groundwork for a permanent lunar base. The first of these, Moon Base I, is scheduled for fall 2026 and will utilize Blue Origin's Blue Moon lander, paving the way for a 2028 crewed landing.