Daily Summary
NASA has delayed its Artemis missions, now planning a crewed flyby of the Moon in April 2026 and a moon landing by 2027 due to needed spacecraft enhancements and investigations into previous test issues. Private companies are increasingly filing for radio spectrum rights on the Moon as they eye the growing lunar data market, sparking a review of global spectrum regulations. Both developments highlight rising international and commercial interest in lunar exploration and utilization.
NASA Delays Artemis Lunar Missions, New Targets Set for 2026 and 2027
NASA has delayed its Artemis program, rescheduling the lunar fly-by to April 2026 and the moon landing to at least 2027 amid spacecraft improvements and an ongoing heat shield investigation.
Race to Secure Lunar Radio Spectrum Intensifies
Private companies are aggressively filing for lunar radio spectrum usage to tap into the expanding lunar economy. Since 2010, over 50 ITU applications have been submitted, with commercial filings now overtaking those from governmental and space agency initiatives.