Welcome to Edition 8.37 of the Rocket Report! NASA remains in the aftermath of the Artemis II mission, the first crewed flight to the Moon since 1972. The mission’s success has set the stage for the next critical phase: developing a lander to safely transport astronauts to the lunar surface.
In this week’s report, we highlight the latest advancements from NASA’s two lunar lander contractors, SpaceX and Blue Origin, as they work toward meeting the agency’s ambitious goals.
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Moonshot Space to Build Hypersonic Electromagnetic Launcher in Alaska
Israel-based space launch company Moonshot Space has announced plans to establish its first electromagnetic accelerator in Fairbanks, Alaska. The project is the result of a memorandum of understanding signed at the Space Symposium with Alaska Aerospace Corporation (AAC), as reported by Aviation Week Space Technology.
Moonshot, which emerged from stealth mode in December with $12 million in funding, is developing a high-power electromagnetic launcher system. This technology aims to propel payloads and deliver cargo into space at hypersonic speeds—using electricity instead of chemical fuels. The innovation could revolutionize cost-efficient space access, according to The Times of Israel.
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