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Moon bases and data centers in space: spaceflight and AI accelerate on converging paths
Article Jun 23, 2026

Moon bases and data centers in space: spaceflight and AI accelerate on converging paths

Humanity is expanding outward into space, and it is doing so at an accelerating pace. AI is also accelerating outward.
Giulio Prisco 11 min read
NASA launches Artemis II on first crewed lunar journey in over 50 years
News Apr 2, 2026

NASA launches Artemis II on first crewed lunar journey in over 50 years

Four astronauts test Orion spacecraft systems during a 10-day flight around the Moon and back to Earth.

Giulio Prisco 2 min read
NASA outlines plans for the Moon Base, but challenges remain
Article Jun 2, 2026

NASA outlines plans for the Moon Base, but challenges remain

NASA targets an industrial expansion on the lunar surface, amidst challenges and new roadblocks.
Giulio Prisco 6 min read
The Artemis II saga: SLS setbacks and the push for alternatives
Article Feb 26, 2026

The Artemis II saga: SLS setbacks and the push for alternatives

I look forward to celebrating a successful Artemis II mission in April and praise NASA for taking us back to the Moon, before a new beginning.
Giulio Prisco 5 min read
Artemis II astronauts return to Earth after spectacularly successful mission
News Apr 11, 2026

Artemis II astronauts return to Earth after spectacularly successful mission

NASA has successfully completed its first crewed flight around the Moon in more than 50 years. The four astronauts splashed down safely after flying by the Moon.

Giulio Prisco 2 min read
Major changes in NASA's Artemis program
Article Mar 5, 2026

Major changes in NASA's Artemis program

NASA announced a major overhaul of the Artemis program aimed at accelerating America's return to the Moon.
Giulio Prisco 6 min read
NASA’s Artemis II plans to send a crew around the Moon to test equipment and lay the groundwork for a future landing
Article Feb 18, 2026

NASA’s Artemis II plans to send a crew around the Moon to test equipment and lay the groundwork for a future landing

Artemis II’s goal is to send people to pass by the Moon and be sure all engineering systems are tested in space before Artemis III, which will land astronauts near the lunar south pole.
Republished from The Conversation 6 min read
NASA will task Blue Origin and SpaceX to build lunar cargo systems
News Nov 26, 2024

NASA will task Blue Origin and SpaceX to build lunar cargo systems

NASA plans to give more tasks to Blue Origin and SpaceX, under their current contracts, to take equipment and infrastructure to the Moon.

Giulio Prisco 2 min read
NASA budget cuts proposed for 2026
News May 5, 2025

NASA budget cuts proposed for 2026

White House seeks major changes to NASA’s programs, funding, and sets exploration goals for lunar and Mars missions.

Giulio Prisco 2 min read
SpaceX’s Giant Starship V3 Aces Debut Flight, Deploys Satellites Then Explodes on Purpose
Mindbytes May 23, 2026

SpaceX’s Giant Starship V3 Aces Debut Flight, Deploys Satellites Then Explodes on Purpose

SpaceX flew its upgraded Starship V3 megarocket for the first time, deploying mock satellites and surviving re‑entry before a planned explosive splashdown in the Indian Ocean.

gizmo guru 1 min read