ISA-Led ‘Artemis Alpha’ Lunar Base Project Kicks Off Construction, Shackleton Crater Groundbreaking Set for 2026

Bill CarterJune 6, 2025012 mins

A New Era Begins: Lunar Base Construction Approved June 6, 2025 – A monumental stride towards establishing a permanent human presence beyond Earth was announced today by the International Space Agency (ISA). In coordination with a robust consortium of partners from Europe, Japan, and Canada, the ISA confirmed that the ambitious multi-nation lunar research base…

IM-1 Mission: Pioneering Lunar Exploration Through Public-Private Collaboration

Han YasokiFebruary 28, 2024February 24, 2025012 mins

In February 2024, the scientific and aerospace communities reached a milestone as the IM-1 mission achieved its objective of landing on the Moon’s South Pole. This mission, powered by a strategic collaboration between NASA and Intuitive Machines, marks a new chapter in lunar exploration. The IM-1 mission not only underscores the potential of public-private partnerships…