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NASA unveils $10 billion in moon base contracts, new lunar missions and the 'PROMISE' of a nuclear-powered rover
NASA is pushing ahead with its plan to build a moon base for astronauts by 2032, unveiling up to $10 billion in new contracts to launch and deliver ca...
Nov 09, 2026 · StaffOriginally on Wedgetail
Landing is only the beginning
Much of the focus on NASA's plans to return to the Moon involve being able to safely and routinely land on the lunar surface. Robert Kelso argues that...
Nov 09, 2026 · StaffOriginally on Wedgetail
Argentina's flattop: The aircraft carrier Veinticinco de Mayo spotted from space
A half-century ago Argentina and Brazil had similar navies, including aircraft carriers. Dwayne Day, Harry Stranger, and Mariano Sciaroni discuss how ...
Nov 09, 2026 · StaffOriginally on Wedgetail
Yes, it runs 'Doom': Satellite plays iconic game in world's 1st demonstration of orbital voice control
The world's first voice command of a satellite saw an experimental European spacecraft play the iconic video game 'Doom' after operators spoke to it f...
Nov 09, 2026 · StaffOriginally on Wedgetail
RFA Confirms Inaugural RFA ONE Launch Has Slipped to 2027
German launch company Rocket Factory Augsburg (RFA) has confirmed that it is now targeting 2027 for the inaugural flight of its RFA ONE rocket from a ...
Nov 09, 2026 · StaffOriginally on Wedgetail
Owning a satellite isn’t the same as owning the expertise to replace it
Oman’s expanding satellite partnership with China offers a test for emerging space economies: can buying foreign technology give countries greater con...
Nov 09, 2026 · StaffOriginally on Wedgetail
What’s Happening in Space Policy November 8-14, 2026
Here is SpacePolicyOnline.com’s list of space policy events for the week of November 8-14, 2026 and any insight we can offer about them. The House and...
Nov 08, 2026 · StaffOriginally on Wedgetail
NASA Unveils Moon Base Awards at MAX POWER
NASA rolled out a stack of Moon Base awards Saturday during MAX POWER, ranging from new lander contracts to a recycled Mars rover. The post NASA Unvei...
Nov 08, 2026 · StaffOriginally on Wedgetail
On this day in space! Nov. 8, 2005: Europe launches Venus Express, its first mission to Venus
On Nov. 8, 2005, Europe launched its first mission to Venus. Here's why Venus Express mattered.
Nov 08, 2026 · StaffOriginally on Wedgetail
NASA’s Moon Base plan gains a PROMISE
As part of a wide-ranging update, NASA has booked PROMISE a ride to the lunar… The post NASA’s Moon Base plan gains a PROMISE appeared first on NASASp...
Nov 08, 2026 · StaffOriginally on Wedgetail
NASA announces search for new astronauts
For the first time in two years, NASA is opening applications for its next astronaut… The post NASA announces search for new astronauts appeared first...
Nov 07, 2026 · StaffOriginally on Wedgetail
On this day in space! Nov. 7, 1992: NASA launches Mars Global Surveyor, its 1st Mars mission in 20 years at the time, to map the Red Planet like never before
On Nov. 7, 1996, NASA launched its Mars Global Surveyor mission, the first Mars mission in 20 years. Here's why it mattered.
Nov 07, 2026 · StaffOriginally on Wedgetail