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Artemis Setback and SpaceX’s AI Ambitions
Spacepower Watch Newsletter #2607
John Cruise
Researching space technology, defense, and policy | 宇宙技術、防衛および宇宙政策に関する研究に従事しています
Low Earth Orbit
Is Low Earth Orbit the Next Strategic Chokepoint?
Low Earth orbit is evolving rapidly, and the strategic implications of who builds, governs, and scales it are only beginning to emerge
NASA
Can Jared Isaacman Win America the Second Space Race?
Key takeaways from the Senate hearing on Jared Isaacman’s re-nomination as NASA administrator
Artemis
A New Lunar Order
China, the United States, and the Emerging Frameworks of Lunar Governance
Rockets
A Guide to Rocket Engines
From Solid to Plasma and Beyond
Space Security
Is Space Superiority the Cornerstone of Future Warfare?
The U.S. Space Force’s new framework marks a turning point in how Washington views the contested domain of space
Nuclear Weapons
Could a Nuclear Detonation in Space Disrupt Life on Earth?
Rising interest in space-based nuclear weapons is challenging long-standing assumptions about security, stability, and the future of orbit
Satellites
A Guide to Earth Satellite Orbits
From LEO to GEO and Beyond
Space Race
Is America Ready for a War in Space?
As threats grow, U.S. space security shifts from aspiration to urgent necessity - a race to secure the ultimate high ground
Golden Dome
Can America’s $175 Billion Missile Shield Actually Work?
The U.S. is building a land-sea-space missile shield—but integration, not invention, will decide if it becomes a breakthrough or a bust
NASA
Is NASA Entering a New Era or a Crisis?
NASA’s 2026 budget cuts signal a potential retreat from human spaceflight and science, unless Congress redefines the path
Lunar Base
Is China About to Build the First Nuclear Power Plant on the Moon?
China's lunar nuclear plans could redefine global competition over space infrastructure and the future of sustainable Moon operations