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space-policy24 days ago•5 min saved

Isaacman Rejects Diplomatic Optics for 'Good Deals' in Lunar South Pole Race

NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman has declared that the agency will only pursue international space partnerships that offer tangible, mission-critical contributions, rejecting previous models that prioritized diplomatic optics. Speaking at the Air, Space & Cyber Conference, Isaacman emphasized the urgency of securing positions at the lunar south pole before China and Russia can block access to water ice and power sources. He cited Italy and Japan as successful partners due to their significant financial and hardware commitments, while criticizing the European Space Agency for offering delayed or redundant capabilities. This shift aligns with a broader strategy to accelerate the 'Moon Base' program and pivot away from the canceled Gateway station to maintain a competitive edge in the new space race.

via Ars Technica|

#artemis-program #international-partnerships #jared-isaacman

space-policy25 days ago•8 min saved

Isaacman’s Memo Signals Shift to 'Good Deals' and Lunar Base Acceleration

NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman issued a memo to staff on September 20, 2026, outlining an accelerated strategy for the Artemis program and a new approach to international partnerships. The memo emphasizes a pivot from the Gateway station to a permanent 'Moon Base' at the lunar south pole, citing competition with China. Isaacman stated that NASA will only pursue international agreements that offer 'good deals' with tangible contributions, rejecting previous models that prioritized diplomatic optics over mission efficiency. Key milestones include a potential Artemis III launch in summer 2027 and the development of nuclear-powered spacecraft for future missions.

via NASA Watch|

#artemis #international-partnerships #jared-isaacman

world2 months ago•2 min saved

Ukraine expands drone diplomacy: nine deals sealed, fifteen more in the pipeline

Ukraine has signed long-term Drone Deals with nine countries and is negotiating another 15, turning battlefield-tested drone tech and wartime know-how into a global network of defense partnerships. The deals provide stable financing for Ukraine’s defense industry while giving partners modern capabilities, with agreements lasting at least 10 years and spanning joint production, technology integration, and training. EU and US cooperation signals deeper, ongoing collaboration on drone technologies and testing opportunities.

via UNITED24 Media|

#defense-deals #drones #international-partnerships

space4 months ago•13 min saved

Moon-ward ambitions clash with sweeping science cuts in NASA 2027 budget

NASA’s FY2027 budget request would cut overall funding from $24.4B to $18.8B (about 23%), slash the Science Mission Directorate by 46% to $3.89B, while AR TEMIS-focused exploration rises 9% to $8.51B. In a move described as “over 40 low-priority” missions terminated, 53 science missions across heliophysics, Earth science, astrophysics and planetary science are slated for cancellation, including operating assets like Juno, New Horizons, Chandra, Fermi, and SOHO, as well as the Venus portfolio (DAVINCI, VERITAS) and NASA’s EnVision contribution. Fourteen international partnerships could be broken (examples include Rosalind Franklin, LISA, Athena, XRISM, Euclid). Some projects remain funded or preserved (LRO, VIPER, NEO Surveyor, Dragonfly, Roman), and Perseverance’s operations are cut in half while other Mars assets stay. The plan has sparked bipartisan resistance on Capitol Hill, with lawmakers urging continued science funding; the Planetary Society notes the budget document’s line‑item ambiguity complicates comparisons and warns many terminations would be hard to restart if enacted.

via Space Daily|

#ar-temis #budget #international-partnerships

science-and-technology1 year ago•10 min saved

NASA's Budget Cuts Threaten Its Future and Scientific Progress

NASA faces a nearly 25% budget cut proposed for 2026, which could lead to mission cancellations, restructuring, and job losses, but also presents an opportunity for reform and increased reliance on commercial space capabilities.

via SpaceNews|

#budget-cuts #international-partnerships #nasa

science-and-technology2 years ago•4 min saved

"NASA's Cost-Cutting Revamp of Earth System Observatory"

NASA is restructuring its Earth System Observatory missions to reduce costs, delaying some and relying more on international partners. The agency's fiscal year 2025 budget proposal projects spending about $12.25 billion on Earth science between fiscal years 2025 and 2029, nearly $1.2 billion less than the previous proposal. The strategy includes splitting large missions into smaller ones, making greater use of international partnerships, and opening some missions up to competition. This approach saves money through partnerships and by flying smaller missions when they are ready rather than waiting to complete a larger mission.

via SpaceNews|

#budget-restructuring #earth-science #earth-system-observatory

space2 years ago•2 min saved

France Expands NewSpace Presence with Hubs in Denver and Houston

The French Space Agency CNES plans to establish virtual hubs in Denver and Houston for Connect by CNES, a government initiative to promote space-related innovation and collaboration between French and American aerospace companies. The goal is to create jobs in both countries and support the growing NewSpace ecosystem. France's NewSpace sector is thriving, with an average of one startup established per week, and the government has allocated 1.5 billion euros towards investment in space technologies over five years. The hubs will focus on areas such as human spaceflight, moon programs, military space, cybersecurity, space medicine, and educational exchanges.

via SpaceNews|

#cnes #france #innovation

space2 years ago•1 min saved

VP Kamala Harris Leads NASA's National Space Council Meeting

NASA will participate in a meeting of the National Space Council chaired by Vice President Kamala Harris, focusing on international partnerships. NASA Deputy Administrator Pam Melroy and astronaut Jeremy Hansen will represent the agency, and coverage of the meeting will be available on NASA+ streaming service, NASA Television, YouTube, and the agency's website. Deputy Administrator Melroy will discuss the societal benefits of NASA's space exploration and its Earth science missions, as well as collaboration with international partners for a sustainable human presence in space.

via NASA|

#international-partnerships #nasa #nasa-tv

space2 years ago•3 min saved

"VP Harris Leads National Space Council Meeting, Announces International Collaboration for Future Moon Landing"

Vice President Kamala Harris will lead her third National Space Council (NSC) meeting, focusing on international partnerships. The meeting will include representatives from NASA and other federal government agencies. The Canadian Space Agency (CSA), a member of the NASA-led Artemis Accords, will be represented by CSA astronaut Jeremy Hansen. The NSC helps shape American space policy and is composed of high-ranking government officials. Harris previously highlighted space priorities such as studying climate change and addressing space debris.

via Space.com|

#artemis-accords #international-partnerships #kamala-harris

energy2 years ago•6 min saved

"Overcoming Roadblocks: US Unveils Global Strategy to Commercialize Fusion as Clean Energy Source"

The United States has unveiled a global strategy to accelerate the commercialization of nuclear fusion as a clean energy source. Nuclear fusion, which combines hydrogen atoms to produce energy, has the potential to replace fossil fuels and combat climate change. The strategy focuses on international partnerships in areas such as research, supply chain, regulation, workforce, and public engagement. The United States and the United Kingdom have already partnered to accelerate fusion energy development, while other countries like China and Russia are also investing heavily in fusion research. Despite the challenges, fusion companies are optimistic about delivering power to the grid before 2035. Commonwealth Fusion Systems, a leading fusion company, aims to build a prototype tokamak by 2026 and a commercial power plant by the early 2030s.

via The Associated Press|

#clean-energy #climate-change #energy

spaceflight3 years ago•5 min saved

NASA's Artemis Program Expands with Multiple Moon Bases and Underwater Training.

NASA's Artemis program may build multiple moon bases instead of a single Artemis Base Camp at the lunar south pole. The agency is studying whether it is a better idea to have a distributed approach with multiple moon bases, including some potentially contributed by international partners like the European Space Agency, Canada or Japan. Having multiple, smaller Artemis bases on the moon may yield better science and access to the lunar surface. NASA's next Artemis mission is Artemis 2, which will launch four astronauts around the moon no earlier than November 2024.

via Space.com|

#artemis-program #international-partnerships #lunar-exploration