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Illustration representing NASA's moon-to-Mars ambitions. Credit: NASA

Let’s build the moon base, but not lose sight of Mars

by Chris Carberry and Jennifer Rochlis June 5, 2026June 1, 2026

These are heady days for NASA and the space industry. The Artemis 2 crew flew around the moon, traveling farther into space than any humans previously had; NASA announced an […]

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Europe is rearming together — except in space

by Aleix Nadal June 3, 2026June 5, 2026

The importance of determining an equilibrium state for space traffic management

by Marshall H. Kaplan June 2, 2026May 29, 2026

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Spaceport facility bonds are now law – and they fundamentally change space infrastructure finance

by Craig Hrinkevich June 1, 2026May 29, 2026

Wind sweeps dust across across southeastern Iran in January 2025. Credit: NASA Earth Observatory image by Michala Garrison

Spatial data has become a weapon of war in the US-Iran war

by Qurat-Ul-Ain Shabbir May 29, 2026May 26, 2026

A concept for a later phase of NASA’s proposed lunar base. Credit: NASA

Setting up a permanent lunar presence needs investment in biology

by Jackson Brougher May 28, 2026May 28, 2026

A photo of Europe taken January 19, 2024, from aboard the International Space Station by a member of the Expedition 70 crew. Credit: NASA

Europe’s biggest space opportunity comes after launch

by Stefano Antonetti May 28, 2026May 27, 2026

NASA's Cassini spacecraft took this image looking down on the north pole of Titan. Credit: NASA/JPL/Space Science Institute

Mars to Titan: the next rallying call?

by William O’Hara May 27, 2026May 29, 2026

Artemis 2 liftoff

Artemis 2 captured the world’s attention. It should change how we think about supply chains.

by Paul Harris May 27, 2026May 26, 2026

Northern Norway is ready to launch. EU Space Regulation — and its new Arctic policy – is not.

by Johannes Schmied-Wirén and Andreas Raspotnik May 25, 2026May 14, 2026