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Astronaut working on the International Space Station with Earth visible through a window.
Orbital Briefing

Artemis III Crew Announced: Testing Lunar Landers in Orbit

NASA announces the Artemis III crew, including ESA's Luca Parmitano, to test lunar landers in orbit ahead of the 2027 lunar mission.

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NASA's SpaceX Crew-9 Falcon 9 rocket and Dragon spacecraft being transported to launch pad under clear blue sky.
Orbital Briefing

SpaceX IPO Plans and Artemis III Preparations Highlight Busy Week in Space

SpaceX plans a $75 billion IPO as Artemis III booster segments arrive in Florida. NASA ends MAVEN mission.

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NASA's Artemis I Space Launch System illuminated at night on Launch Complex 39B, ready for mission.
Orbital Briefing

NASA's Artemis III to Proceed Without Upper Stage as SLS Prepares for Launch

NASA's Artemis III mission will launch without an upper stage, as the House protects NASA's budget from cuts.

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Engineers work in NASA Marshall's twin control rooms, LUCA and LESA, monitoring Artemis mission operations and lander systems.
Orbital Briefing

Artemis 3 Uncertainty and Space Command's New Home

Artemis 3's timeline remains unclear amid delays, while U.S. Space Command opens its new headquarters in Alabama.

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Ecuadorian officials sign Artemis Accords, strengthening international cooperation in space exploration and lunar missions.
Orbital Briefing

NASA Expands Artemis Accords with Ireland and Malta

NASA has officially welcomed Ireland and Malta as the newest signatories to the Artemis Accords, enhancing international collaboration for lunar exploration.

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Satellite image showing swirling clouds and vibrant colors of Hurricane Blanca over the ocean.
Orbital Briefing

Stoke Space Completes Key Test for Reusable Rocket Development

Stoke Space advances reusable rocket tech with Nova Stage 1 test. NASA and NOAA to discuss operational satellite systems.

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Three small rovers traverse the lunar surface in NASA's CADRE technology demonstration artist's concept.
Orbital Briefing

NASA Awards Moon Base Contracts as SpaceX Secures Major Military Deal

NASA awards initial moon base contracts; SpaceX secures $2.29 billion Space Force contract; Artemis III crew announcement expected.

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NASA's Psyche spacecraft featuring the DSOC flight laser transceiver, highlighted in a December 2021 photograph.
Orbital Briefing

NASA's Psyche Mission Captures Mars During Gravity Assist

NASA's Psyche mission captures stunning images of Mars during its gravity assist, as Paraguay becomes the latest signatory of the Artemis Accords.

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NASA's Pandora satellite launching into space aboard a SpaceX rocket under a clear blue sky.
Weekly Roundup

This Week in Orbit

This week saw significant developments in the space sector, highlighted by SpaceX's historic initial public offering (IPO), which resulted in a nearly 20% rise in its share value. Meanwhile, NASA is refining its Artemis lunar lander plans, a critical component of its programme to return humans to th

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Technician inspects Space Shuttle Atlantis wing spars at Kennedy Space Center's Orbiter Processing Facility.
Weekly Roundup

This Week in Orbit: 2026-06-07

This week, the space community's attention was drawn to NASA's strategic decisions and operational challenges. The agency is set to select a new headquarters by the end of the year, a move that underscores its evolving administrative needs.

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SpaceX Starship 6 rocket launching into space, captured from the International Space Station against a starry backdrop.
Orbital Briefing

FAA Investigates Starship Mishap Amidst Lunar Base Developments

FAA probes recent Starship launch mishap as NASA progresses with Moon base plans. Satellite close approaches monitored.

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