NASA’s Moon Ambitions Face a Biological Blind Spot
NASA's aggressive timeline for a permanent lunar base by 2030 relies on a new 'Science as a Service' model, but critical health and biological risks remain unfunded.
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NASA’s $1 Billion Bet on Lunar Logistics: Rovers, Drones, and the Race for the South Pole
NASA unveils a series of nearly $1 billion in contracts for lunar terrain vehicles and drones to establish a permanent human presence at the Moon's South Pole.
NASA Taps Blue Origin and Firefly for ‘Moon Base’ Infrastructure Push
NASA announces a multi-million dollar procurement strategy to build a permanent lunar presence, awarding contracts for terrain vehicles and cargo landers.
NASA’s Lunar Logistics Gamble: Three New Missions to Pre-Seed the Moon by 2026
NASA accelerates its lunar infrastructure plan with three cargo missions leveraging Blue Origin, Astrolab, and Intuitive Machines to prepare for human arrival.
NASA’s Lunar Perimeter: The High-Stakes Logistics of Building a Permanent Moon Base
NASA awards millions to Astrolab, Lunar Outpost, and Blue Origin for lunar rovers and drones, while signaling a shift toward establishing 'safety zones' on the Moon.
NASA’s New Moon Base Blueprint: A High-Stakes Logistics Test for Blue Origin and Astrolab
NASA outlines three critical lunar missions through 2026 to test payloads from Blue Origin, Astrolab, and Intuitive Machines ahead of human returns.
NASA Bets Nearly $1 Billion on Robotic Precursors for Permanent Moon Base
NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman unveils a nearly $1 billion investment in lunar terrain vehicles and drone missions to establish a permanent presence at the Moon's South Pole.
SpaceX Debuts Starship V3 with Mixed Results in High-Stakes Test Flight
SpaceX's latest Starship V3 rocket took flight from Starbase, testing a design overhaul. While payloads deployed, engine failures led to a skipped orbital relight.
NASA Chief Warns of 2027 Chinese Lunar Mission, Calls for Urgent Artemis Pivot
NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman warns that China is on track to send taikonauts around the moon by 2027, sparking concerns over a renewed global space race.
NASA Administrator Warns of 2027 Chinese Lunar Mission as ‘Space Race 2.0’ Intensifies
NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman warns that China is on track to send taikonauts around the moon by 2027, prompting calls for a revamped U.S. Artemis strategy.