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NASA Expands Moon Lander Competition Beyond SpaceX To Accelerate Artemis Timeline

NASA plans to open its Artemis III Human Landing System contract to additional competitors beyond SpaceX. The agency aims to accelerate America’s return to the Moon amid concerns about schedule delays and international competition.

NASA Expands Moon Lander Competition

NASA is reportedly opening its Artemis III Human Landing System contract to additional competitors beyond SpaceX, according to statements from acting NASA administrator Sean Duffy. The aerospace agency aims to use increased competition to accelerate the United States’ return to the Moon amid growing concerns about schedule delays and international competition with China.

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EU Unveils Strategic Defense Roadmap with Four Flagship Initiatives and 2026 Space Shield Launch

The European Commission has presented a comprehensive defense roadmap establishing four pan-European flagship programs. According to reports, the initiative aims to deliver key capabilities by 2030, including a European Space Shield scheduled for launch in 2026.

European Defense Strategy Takes Shape with Ambitious Roadmap

The European Commission has unveiled a detailed working plan to track progress and deliver crucial defense capabilities to EU member states by 2030, according to official documents presented in Krakow. The roadmap, titled “Preserving Peace – Defence Readiness Roadmap 2030,” builds upon March’s White Paper for European Defence and the broader ReArm Europe/Readiness 2030 package, which reportedly aims to mobilize up to €800 billion in defense investment.