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1. YesterdayChicago TribuneSpaceX’s Starship returns from orbit and is captured by launch pad arms in a dramatic firstSpaceX's Starship upper stage returned to its Starbase launch tower in Texas after orbiting Earth 14 times, marking the first key recovery of that vessel, though the booster failed to return.

   14 articles · Scientific American, SFGATE, Chron, The Guardian, Los Angeles Times, Daily Mail, Daily Mirror, Euronews, The Weather Channel (weather.com)

   1. 2d agoScientific AmericanPickupCan SpaceX catch its Starship?
   2. YesterdayChicago TribunePickupSpaceX’s Starship returns from orbit and is captured by launch pad arms in a dramatic first
   3. YesterdaySFGATEPickupSpaceX’s Starship returns from orbit and is captured by launch pad arms in a dramatic first
   4. YesterdayChronPickupSpaceX’s Starship returns from orbit and is captured by launch pad arms in a dramatic first
   5. YesterdayYahooEarliestSpaceX Starship returns to landing pad from orbit, acing test for reusable rockets
   6. 23h agoSpace Policy OnlinePickupSpaceX Catches a Starship
   7. 23h agoThe GuardianPickupSpaceX’s Starship returns to launch pad from orbit in victory for company
   8. 22h agoLos Angeles TimesPickupSpaceX’s Starship, after mishap, returns from orbit and is captured by launchpad
   9. 21h agoAl JazeeraPickupSpaceX’s Starship captured by launchpad arms in dramatic first
   10. 20h agoUPIPickupSpaceX catches Starship at launch tower for first time
   11. 20h agoDaily MailPickupElon Musk's SpaceX makes history with incredible pinpoint Starship landing in Texas as NASA boss praises 'magic' feat
   12. 19h agoDaily MirrorPickupSpaceX Starship makes dramatic return to Earth after being 'caught' in mid-air by mechanical arms
   13. 11h agoEuronewsPickupWatch: SpaceX catches Starship in midair on return to launch tower
   14. 7h agoThe Weather Channel (weather.com)PickupSpaceX’s Starship returns from orbit and is captured by launch pad arm

   SpaceSpaceX catches Starship upper stage at Starbase as FAA reviews higher launch cadence420 linked
2. YesterdaySpace.comSpaceX says Starship Flight 15 booster aborted 'chopsticks' landing catch after launch due to guidance issue (video)SpaceX caught its Starship spacecraft back at the Texas launch tower after a record-length orbital flight, the first recovery of the vehicle in its push toward full reusability.

   8 articles · 7 outlets · SFGATE, Los Angeles Times, New York Post, The Sun, Le Monde

   1. YesterdaySFGATEPickupSpaceX’s Starship soars into orbit after booster explosion prevents an unprecedented double catch
   2. YesterdaySouth China Morning PostPickupSpaceX’s bid for Starship double catch thwarted, as booster ends up in ocean
   3. YesterdayLos Angeles TimesPickupSpaceX’s Starship soars into orbit after booster explosion foils unprecedented maneuver
   4. YesterdayNew York PostPickupSpaceX’s Starship soars into orbit — after booster explodes in Gulf of Mexico
   5. YesterdayThe SunPickupMoment Elon Musk’s SpaceX Starship booster explodes and crashes into sea during historic mission
   6. YesterdaySpace.comPickupSpaceX says Starship Flight 15 booster aborted 'chopsticks' landing catch after launch due to guidance issue (video)
   7. YesterdaySouth China Morning PostEarliestSpaceX successfully carries out first-ever spaceship catch
   8. 22h agoLe MondePickupSpaceX pulls off first-ever spaceship 'catch'

   SpaceSpaceX catches Starship upper stage at Starbase as FAA reviews higher launch cadence287 linked
3. 3d agoNASASpaceflightULA’s Vulcan set to return to flight with first Amazon Leo payloadULA's Vulcan rocket is set to return to flight from Cape Canaveral with 40 Amazon Leo satellites, the first Vulcan flight with six solid boosters, before slipping a day to Nov. 14.

   5 articles · 4 outlets · USA Today, Space.com

   1. 3d agoUSA TodayPickupPowerful Vulcan rocket with 6 boosters set to light up East Coast
   2. 3d agoNASASpaceflightPickupULA’s Vulcan set to return to flight with first Amazon Leo payload
   3. 2d agoSpace.comPickupPowerful Vulcan Centaur rocket launching for 1st time in 9 months today: Watch it live
   4. 2d agoFlorida TodayEarliestVulcan rocket returns to flight Friday. Here's how you can watch it
   5. 2h agoFlorida TodayULA Vulcan suffers anomaly after return-to-flight launch from Cape Canaveral

   SpaceULA Vulcan returns to flight as Pentagon backs new launch providers75 linked
4. 10h agoAxiosSpace data centers could end stargazing as we know itA Columbia University-led report warns that proposed orbital AI data center constellations could impair stargazing, raise collision and debris risks, add launch emissions, and become military targets, urging caution before deployment.1 outletSpaceAI6 linked
5. 2d agoChron · research by SpaceXSpaceX’s Starship soars into orbit after booster explosion prevents an unprecedented double catchSpaceX plans to catch both the Starship ship and its V3 Super Heavy booster at the Starbase tower on Starship Flight 15, which could launch as soon as Friday pending regulatory approval.

   3 articles · 4 outlets · The Hill

   1. 4d agoSpaceQPickupStarship Flight 15 to attempt first catch of both stages
   2. 2d agoChronPickupSpaceX’s Starship soars into orbit after booster explosion prevents an unprecedented double catch
   3. 17h agoThe HillPickupSpaceX catches Starship for first time, drawing praise in Washington

   SpaceSpaceX catches Starship upper stage at Starbase as FAA reviews higher launch cadence94 linked
6. 2d agoThe War ZoneHigh-Speed Aircraft Startup Hermeus Joins Forces With Northrop GrummanNorthrop Grumman has agreed to supply mission systems for Hermeus' Quarterhorse high-speed drone, adding another industry partner alongside Anduril and Pratt & Whitney.

   2 articles

   1. 2d agoThe War ZonePickupHigh-Speed Aircraft Startup Hermeus Joins Forces With Northrop Grumman
   2. 2d agoBreaking DefenseEarliestHermeus recruits Northrop Grumman to Quarterhorse drone program

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7. 2d agoBreaking DefenseSenate appropriators resuscitate Commerce space tracking programSenate appropriators propose $50 million for Commerce's Office of Space Commerce to keep the TraCSS space monitoring program alive, versus an $11 million administration request.1 outletSpace7 linked
8. 2d agoYahooWill Louisiana be home to future U.S. Space Academy?Louisiana has submitted its formal bid to NASA to host the U.S. Space Academy campus at LSU New Orleans, with a decision timeline still unclear.1 outletSpace13 linked
9. 2d agoAmerican Institute of Aeronautics and AstronauticsBlue Origin Exits NASA Commercial Space Station CompetitionBlue Origin has exited NASA's Commercial LEO Destinations competition for a commercial ISS successor, shifting its resources toward lunar human presence and transportation.1 outletSpace20 linked
10. YesterdayThe Planetary Society AdvocacyNancy Grace Roman Space TelescopeRoman Space Telescope obligations were $115.8M in FY2025, down $5.7M from $121.5M in FY2024, while outlays fell to $79.0M from $169.0M.1 outletSpace12 linked
11. 2d agoSpace Policy Online · research by Senate Appropriations CommitteeSenate Appropriations CJS Subcommittee Proposes $24.9 Billion for NASA in FY2027Senate CJS subcommittee proposes $24.874 billion for NASA in FY2027, including $7.43 billion for science.1 outletSpace6 linked
12. 2d agoWIREDThe Hubble Space Telescope Is Sinking. NASA Is Looking for Ways to Keep It AfloatNASA seeks commercial proposals for in-space servicing to raise Hubble's orbit and extend its life.1 outletSpaceNASA seeks commercial proposals to reboost or service Hubble20 linked
13. 2d agoSpace Policy OnlineNASA Looking for New Ways to Return Perseverance Samples From MarsNASA plans to stand up an internal PSRA team in January 2027 to assess alternative Perseverance sample return architectures, with recommendations due by the end of 2027.1 outletSpace19 linked
14. 2d agoThe Planetary Society AdvocacyNew Planetary Society study finds that NASA’s cheapest science…The Planetary Society published a Science Mission Impact dashboard and study concluding that NASA's cheapest science missions cannot match the science return of a balanced portfolio of medium and large missions.1 outletSpace8 linked
15. 6d agoNASA News · research by NASAMAX POWER: NASA’s Inaugural Aerospace Expo Ignites America’s FutureNASA shifts SLS toward a near-Block 1 configuration using a stretched Centaur V upper stage and halts Mobile Launcher 2 work, with no new dollar figure disclosed.

    9 articles · 7 outlets · Space.com

    1. 7d agoNASASpaceflightPickupNASA’s Moon Base plan gains a PROMISE
    2. 6d agoSpace.comNASA unveils $10 billion in moon base contracts, new lunar missions and the 'PROMISE' of a nuclear-powered rover
    3. 6d agoAmerican Institute of Aeronautics and AstronauticsPickupNASA Advances Lunar Base Plans With New Commercial Partnerships
    4. 6d agoNASA NewsPickupMAX POWER: NASA’s Inaugural Aerospace Expo Ignites America’s Future
    5. 6d agoNASA Office of Inspector GeneralPickupMAX POWER: NASA’s Inaugural Aerospace Expo Ignites America’s Future
    6. 6d agoSpace.comNASA just launched a $1 million Moon Base Student Challenge to award cash prizes to students that solve lunar base problems
    7. 5d agoSpace Policy OnlineNASA Shares Moon Base Progress, Contract Awards
    8. 5d agoSpaceQNASA updates Moon Base CLPS program as Canada weighs Canadarm3’s future
    9. 4d agoNASASpaceflightEarliestIsaacman lays out SLS path to the 2030s

    SpaceNASA awards first Moon Base contracts under Isaacman's revised Artemis plan370 linked
16. 5d agoArs Technica SpaceOne space station company sues another for copying its workAxiom Space's False Claims Act suit accuses rival Vast Space of passing off Axiom's proprietary mission-planning content to NASA, a case unsealed in November 2026 as commercial space station proposals approach their December 14 deadline.

    2 articles · Ars Technica

    1. 5d agoArs Technica SpaceOne space station company sues another for copying its work
    2. 5d agoArs TechnicaEarliestOne space station company sues another for copying its work

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17. 4d agoArs Technica SpaceNASA's secret weapon in the lunar space race may be ... procurement reform?NASA uses broad agency announcements and a two-step white paper process to solicit Moon Base capabilities from commercial firms.1 outletSpaceNASA awards first Moon Base contracts under Isaacman's revised Artemis plan24 linked
18. 9d agoBreaking DefenseKey Space Force satellites can’t talk to each other, likely requiring $1B solution: SourcesSpace Systems Command awards Viasat an IDIQ with a $450M ceiling to design, field, and scale the Missions Operation Center for the Space Data Network Backbone.

    4 articles · 2 outlets

    1. 9d agoBreaking DefenseKey Space Force satellites can’t talk to each other, likely requiring $1B solution: Sources
    2. 9d agoDefenseScoopPickupPentagon launching mission operations center for Space Data Network to support Golden Dome and other modernization efforts
    3. 9d agoBreaking DefenseEarliestDoD taps Viasat to field operations ‘center’ for Golden Dome satellite data relay network
    4. 3d agoBreaking DefenseSDA explores integration of SpaceX laser communication terminals with missile tracking sats

    SpaceDefenseSpace Systems Command awards Viasat $450M Space Data Network contract71 linked
19. 5d agoThe Planetary Society AdvocacySave NASA Science Action HubThe Planetary Society launches a campaign urging citizens to contact Congress and attend a January 2027 Day of Action to block a proposed 46% cut to NASA science in the FY2027 budget request.1 outletSpaceNASA science cuts and authorization bill await incoming Democratic Congress7 linked
20. 5d agoPayloadRep. Mike Haridopolos on NASA’s Future After the Blue WaveRep. Mike Haridopolos, chair of the House space subcommittee, says bipartisan support will carry NASA funding and the Artemis schedule through the incoming Democratic House, with a continuing resolution as fallback.1 outletSpaceNASA science cuts and authorization bill await incoming Democratic Congress48 linked
21. 5d agoThe Planetary Society AdvocacyCLPS: NASA's commercial Moon landing missionsThe Planetary Society published an explainer overview of NASA's Commercial Lunar Payload Services (CLPS) program, tracking past, ongoing and upcoming commercial Moon landing missions.1 outletSpace25 linked
22. 4d agoAVweb · research by NASANASA Opens Applications for Next Astronaut Class, Including Experienced PilotsNASA opens applications for its 25th astronaut class, with applications closing 3 December 2026 and selection expected in late 2027.

    2 articles

    1. 8d agoNASASpaceflightEarliestNASA announces search for new astronauts
    2. 4d agoAVwebPickupNASA Opens Applications for Next Astronaut Class, Including Experienced Pilots

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23. 6d agoPolitico‘Russ Vought’s gonna meet his match’: What Murkowski’s potential promotion means for the White HousePolitico reports Sen. Lisa Murkowski is set to become the top Republican on the Senate Appropriations Committee in January, positioning her to check Russ Vought's grant and spending-power moves.1 outlet6 linked
24. SPO6d agoSpace Policy OnlineWhat’s Happening in Space Policy November 8-14, 2026Space Policy Online previews a crowded week of space policy events, centered on a Senate Commerce nominations hearing for NASA and FCC posts and the Vulcan and Starship launches on November 13.1 outletSpace42 linked
25. 8d agoSpace.com'I think we will prevail': NASA chief Jared Isaacman on Artemis, China and the new moon race (exclusive)In an exclusive interview, NASA chief Jared Isaacman commits to at least one SLS launch per year for Artemis and frames the lunar race with China as one NASA intends to win.1 outletSpace40 linked
26. 8d agoSpaceQ5N Plus carries the space index through a Thursday sell-offSpaceQ's weekly market recap reports that 5N Plus led a 2.7 per cent weekly gain in the SpaceQ Canadian Space Index after its third-quarter results lifted its shares 29.3 per cent for the week.1 outlet12 linked
27. 10d agoSpace FoundationMidterms May Shift Emphasis on Space Science ProgramsSpace Foundation analyzes how Democratic gains in the 2026 midterms could reshape Senate and House committees overseeing NASA and science, with NASA's FY2027 budget and a NASA authorization bill still pending.1 outletSpaceNASA science cuts and authorization bill await incoming Democratic Congress16 linked
28. 9d agoNASASpaceflightISS astronauts install final iROSA solar panel to augment aging ISS power systemsNASA astronauts Anil Menon and Joshua Kutryk installed and deployed the final pair of iROSA solar array units on the ISS 3B power channel during EVA-101, completing a multi-year power upgrade.1 outletSpace6 linked
29. 10d agoPoliticoAIPAC’s dwindling allies in CongressPolitico reports AIPAC enters the 120th Congress with fewer allies after its preferred candidates, including Susan Collins and several GOP incumbents, lost in the 2026 election, and AIPAC says it will stop directly endorsing or funding campaigns.1 outlet2 linked
30. SPO11d agoSpace Policy Online“Blue Tsunami” Puts Democrats in Control of House and Senate Next YearAdministration requests $1.5 trillion for DOD in FY2027, including $1.15 trillion in base budget and the remainder via reconciliation, with most Golden Dome funding in reconciliation.

    2 articles

    1. 11d agoSpace Policy OnlineEarliest“Blue Tsunami” Puts Democrats in Control of House and Senate Next Year
    2. 11d agoSpace Policy OnlinePickup“Blue Tsunami” Puts Democrats in Control of House and Senate Next Year

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31. 11d agoAmerican Institute of Aeronautics and AstronauticsNASA Turns to Industry for Hubble Space Telescope Servicing OptionsNASA seeks industry capabilities for in-space servicing to extend Hubble's operational life, including orbit boosting.1 outletSpaceNASA seeks commercial proposals to reboost or service Hubble2 linked
32. 12d agoSpace Policy OnlineChina Plans “Two Launches, Lunar Orbit Rendezvous” to Land Taikonauts on MoonSpace Policy Online reports that China's Wang Xiang laid out a two-launch, lunar-orbit-rendezvous plan for its 2030 crewed Moon landing, with uncrewed tests slated for 2027–2029, and contrasts it with NASA's Artemis lander plans.

    2 articles

    1. 12d agoSpace Policy OnlineEarliestChina Plans “Two Launches, Lunar Orbit Rendezvous” to Land Taikonauts on Moon
    2. 12d agoAmerican Institute of Aeronautics and AstronauticsPickupChina Details Plans for Crewed Moon Landing Before 2030

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33. SPO10d agoSpace Policy OnlineFormer NASA Chief Economist is New Head of Canadian Space AgencyCanada named former NASA Chief Economist Alexander MacDonald as the new President of the Canadian Space Agency, succeeding Lisa Campbell, effective November 16.1 outletSpace2 linked
34. SPO10d agoSpace Policy OnlineFarewell SwiftNASA contracted Katalyst Space for $30 million in September 2025 to revamp a rescue mission for the Swift Observatory using its LINK spacecraft.1 outletSpace2 linked
35. 12d agoNASASpaceflightAvoiding an uncontrolled reentry; boost Hubble and keep the science – IsaacmanNASA seeks commercial options for a Hubble reboost, servicing, or controlled deorbit via an RFI open through November.1 outletSpaceNASA seeks commercial proposals to reboost or service Hubble20 linked
36. Oct 23Space FoundationArtemis III On Track for Triple-Launch in 2027NASA awarded CLPS contracts to eight companies to deliver science and technology payloads to the Moon, with program funding raised from $2.6 billion to $4.2 billion for initial Moon Base objectives.

    2 articles

    1. Oct 23Space FoundationPickupArtemis III On Track for Triple-Launch in 2027
    2. YesterdaySpace FoundationEarliestSpaceX and Amazon Boost Constellation Competition

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37. SPO13d agoSpace Policy OnlineWhat’s Happening in Space Policy November 1-8, 2026Space Policy Online previews the week of November 1–8, 2026, noting congressional recess until after the midterms, NASA's MAX POWER expo, and the expected reentry of the Swift Observatory.1 outletSpace17 linked
38. Oct 31NASASpaceflightIsaacman outlines Artemis III multi-launch checkout sequence and Blue Origin priorityNASA Administrator Isaacman says Artemis III will need three sequential launches from three providers, with SLS committed only after Blue Origin's Blue Moon lander is in orbit.1 outletSpaceNASA awards first Moon Base contracts under Isaacman's revised Artemis plan54 linked
39. SPOOct 25Space Policy OnlineWhat’s Happening in Space Policy October 25-November 1, 2026Space Policy Online previews the week of October 25–November 1, 2026, headlined by NASA's Science Mission Directorate town hall on its new Competition Model 2.0 and a dense slate of space conferences while Congress is in recess.1 outletSpace9 linked
40. OIDec 23Orbital IndexIssue No. 349Orbital Index's special holiday issue 349 explores how life has shaped Earth's rocks, atmosphere, and minerals while also briefly rounding up space-industry news such as Trump's space executive order and Jared Isaacman's NASA confirmation.1 outletSpace20 linked
41. OINov 11Orbital IndexIssue No. 344Orbital Index's roundup covers in-space manufacturing funding and contracts, a delayed Shenzhou-20 crew return after suspected debris damage, and other launch and NASA news.1 outletSpace26 linked
42. OIOct 21Orbital IndexIssue No. 341The Orbital Index newsletter surveys global reusable-rocket progress, noting SpaceX's dominance and competitor milestones from Blue Origin, Rocket Lab, and Chinese commercial firms, alongside a roundup of space and science news.1 outletSpace23 linked

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1. AwardNational Aeronautics and Space AdministrationMar 26NASA awarded California Institute of Technology $14,989,785 under award 80NM0024F0013 for an omnibus support agreement for NASA-directed missions.$15M obligatedIND Omnibus Support Agreement for NASA Directed Missions (91-210214)CALIFORNIA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGYSpaceLifecycle7 linked
2. AwardNational Aeronautics and Space AdministrationOct 31NASA awards Southwest Research Institute $11.3M for HelioSwarm mission phase support under contract 80ARC027C0002.$11.3M obligated80ARC027C0002Southwest Research InstituteSpaceLifecycle6 linked
3. AwardNational Aeronautics and Space AdministrationDec 16NASA awarded Caltech contract 80NM0021F0008 for Phase A of the Mars Sample Return program.$1.6B obligated80NM0021F0008California Institute of TechnologySpaceLifecycle9 linked
4. AwardNational Aeronautics and Space AdministrationDec 17NASA awarded Firefly Aerospace a $117.2M CLPS contract (80JSC025F7026) for lunar delivery services.$117M obligated80JSC025F7026Firefly AerospaceSpaceLifecycle11 linked
5. AwardNational Aeronautics and Space AdministrationFeb 12NASA awarded L3Harris Technologies a $16.9M contract to build and deliver the LISA Engineering Test Unit telescope.$16.9M obligated80GSFC26C0003L3HarrisSpaceLifecycle4 linked
6. AwardNational Aeronautics and Space AdministrationAug 29NASA awarded Southwest Research Institute a contract (80GSFC24CA041) for Phase A work on the JEDI coronal instrument, covering requirements definition, management, systems engineering, safety and mission assurance, and integration planning.$24.5M obligated80GSFC24CA041Southwest Research InstituteSpaceLifecycle7 linked
7. AwardNational Aeronautics and Space AdministrationNov 30NASA awarded McCallie Associates, Inc. contract 80GSFC23CA048 for mission systems, payload and instrument, and GN&C systems engineering services.$72.3M obligated80GSFC23CA048McCallie Associates, Inc.Lifecycle2 linked
8. AwardNational Aeronautics and Space AdministrationSep 30NASA awarded California Institute of Technology contract 80NM0018F0442 for the SunRISE solar radio interferometer space experiment.$65.8M obligated80NM0018F0442California Institute of TechnologySpaceLifecycle7 linked
9. AwardNational Aeronautics and Space AdministrationSep 30NASA awarded California Institute of Technology contract 80NM0018F0576 for the Euclid project worth about $75.8 million.$75.8M obligated80NM0018F0576CALIFORNIA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGYSpaceLifecycle7 linked
10. AwardNational Aeronautics and Space AdministrationJan 29NASA awarded Caltech $2.28M under award 80NM0025F7021 for the Laser Interferometer Space Antenna (LISA) mission.$2.3M obligatedCALIFORNIA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGYSpaceLifecycle8 linked
11. AwardNational Aeronautics and Space AdministrationNov 12NASA awarded Southwest Research Institute contract NNM16AA08C for the Lucy Jupiter Trojan mission at about $82.2 million.$82.2M obligatedNNM16AA08CSouthwest Research InstituteSpaceLifecycle4 linked
12. AwardHeliophysics DivisionApr 20NASA awarded Southwest Research Institute contract NNG04EB99C to lead the MMS Instrument Suite Science Team and deliver four flight instrument suites plus the SOC.$391M obligatedSouthwest Research InstituteSpaceLifecycle4 linked
13. AwardNASA Management OfficeSep 30NASA awards California Institute of Technology a $19.4M contract for electric propulsion support to the Advanced Electric Propulsion System acquisition and delivery, operated through the Jet Propulsion Laboratory.$19.4M obligatedCALIFORNIA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGYSpaceLifecycle10 linked
14. AwardNational Aeronautics and Space AdministrationJan 22NASA awarded Caltech $6.1M for risk assessment for Moon to Mars under award 80NM0026F7008.$6.1M obligatedCALIFORNIA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGYSpaceLifecycle8 linked
15. RFPNASA MARSHALL SPACE FLIGHT CENTER3d agoNASA Marshall Space Flight Center issued solicitation M2M-MSFC-0001 for Moon Base demonstrations under NextSTEP-3 Appendix B, with no set-aside and responses due January 4, 2027.Closes in 50 daysNextSTEP-3SpaceNASA awards first Moon Base contracts under Isaacman's revised Artemis planLifecycle16 linked