Briefing: The unseen challenges of life on the moon
Strategic angle: For the first time since the Apollo era, humans are preparing not just to visit the moon, but to live and work there for weeks, months—and eventually years.
Editorial Staff Apr 2
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Briefing: Satellite data map reveals 33 subglacial lakes beneath the Canadian Arctic
Strategic angle: Researchers unveil a groundbreaking map showcasing a network of subglacial lakes hidden under glaciers in the Canadian Arctic.
Editorial Staff Apr 2
Briefing: Elon Musk is about to be a very busy boy!
Strategic angle: Elon Musk's upcoming plans may include a SpaceX IPO filing, marking significant dates for the tech industry.
Editorial Staff Apr 2
Briefing: Artemis II Crew Faces First SNAFU In Space: A Broken Toilet
Strategic angle: The system itself is so loud that astronauts have to wear hearing protection when they use it.
Editorial Staff Apr 2
Briefing: Ziggy Stardust and Hacky Sack: What life was like the last time we went to the moon
Strategic angle: The Artemis II mission is the first time humans have headed to the moon since 1972. That year also marked the debut of The Godfather and the Egg McMuffin.
Editorial Staff Apr 2
Briefing: Carmel Ortiz on the evolving landscape of satellite communications
Strategic angle: In this week’s episode of Space Minds, host Mike Gruss interviews Carmel Ortiz, senior vice president of medium-Earth-orbit constellation programs at SES.
Editorial Staff Apr 2
Moon rocket and weather are on NASA's side for the first astronaut launch in decades
After weeks of fuel leaks and other issues, NASA faced a trouble-free countdown Tuesday on the eve of astronauts' first trip to the moon in more than half a century.
Editorial Staff Apr 2
Briefing: Humans head back toward Moon for first time in 50 years: What to know about NASA’s Artemis II
Strategic angle: NASA astronauts could be sent back to the Moon for the first time in 50 years as soon as April 1. Here's what you need to know about the mission.
Editorial Staff Apr 2
Briefing: Europe to negotiate with NASA on lunar missions: ESA
Strategic angle: The European Space Agency will negotiate future participation in NASA missions after the US space agency revamped its lunar program.
Editorial Staff Apr 2
SpaceX confidentially files for IPO, setting stage for record offering
Elon Musk's SpaceX is reportedly targeting a valuation of around $1.75 trillion in its forthcoming IPO.
Editorial Staff Apr 2
Briefing: Réunion Island Lava Reaches the Sea
Strategic angle: The February 2026 eruption at Piton de la Fournaise has lasted longer and produced a larger volume of lava than recent eruptions from this frequently active volcano.
Editorial Staff Apr 2
The Moon belongs to all of us — not just countries that can afford to reach it
Strategic angle: The Moon belongs to all of us — not just countries that can afford to reach it
Editorial Staff Apr 2
Briefing: Globalstar stock surges 15% on report Amazon is weighing an acquisition
Strategic angle: A deal with Globalstar could bolster Amazon Leo, the company's nascent internet-from-space service.
Editorial Staff Apr 1
Briefing: Live: Artemis 2 set for historic crewed return around Moon
Strategic angle: Four astronauts are set to blast off aboard NASA’s Artemis 2 mission, marking the first crewed journey around the Moon in more than 50 years.
Editorial Staff Apr 1
Briefing: 'There's a certain romanticism to sending humans into space'
Strategic angle: Dr. David Brown discusses the potential of the Artemis II mission to usher in a new era of human spaceflight.
Editorial Staff Apr 1
Briefing: SpaceX filing kicks off largest IPO process in history
Strategic angle: Confidential SEC submission sets up summer listing
Editorial Staff Apr 1
Briefing: Teledyne forms dedicated space unit to capture rising demand
Strategic angle: The aerospace supplier is combining imaging, electronics and component lines under Teledyne Space.
Editorial Staff Apr 1
Briefing: NASA Space Launch Sets Stage for Nuclear Power on the Moon
Strategic angle: E&E News by POLITICO reports on NASA's recent launch paving the way for lunar nuclear energy.
Editorial Staff Apr 1
Briefing: NASA Artemis II Moon Mission Live Launch Broadcast
Strategic angle: Watch the historic launch of NASA's Artemis II crew as they embark on a mission to the moon.
Editorial Staff Apr 1
Briefing: SpaceX seen as make-or-break test for mega IPOs
Strategic angle: SpaceX's upcoming IPO is viewed as a critical indicator for the future of large-scale public offerings.
Editorial Staff Apr 1