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NASA and IBM release open AI model that outperforms prior lunar analysis tools — Sep 10, 2026NASA and IBM released the open-source NASA-IBM Lunar Foundation Model on Hugging Face, trained on decades of lunar observations to help scientists analyze multi-instrument data and accelerate Moon exploration, including identifying ice, craters, and volcanic features with up to 23% higher accuracy than baseline methods. They also unveiled the first open lunar dataset to accompany the model, enabling researchers worldwide to build and refine tools for sustained lunar research.

Nicole Hardy Releasing the full dataset with the model lets smaller labs test new ideas on real lunar data without starting from scratch.

NVIDIA Jetson GPUs Planned for Lunar Rover — Jul 23, 2026Nvidia’s Jetson chips will power Lunar Outpost’s next lunar rover, potentially marking the first GPU on the Moon by handling LiDAR data and autonomous navigation in extreme space conditions. NASA’s Artemis-era push invites private firms to map terrain and search for resources, with Lunar Outpost and partners like Intuitive Machines and Firefly Aerospace planning Falcon 9 launches this year to advance Moon missions, including studying Reiner Gamma.

Near-Total Lunar Eclipse Across Americas and Europe — Aug 25, 2026On August 28, 2026, a deep partial lunar eclipse will occur, with about 96% of the Moon entering Earth's shadow and the partial phase lasting around 3 hours 18 minutes within a total event of about 5 hours 38 minutes. Because it will happen during daytime in India, the eclipse will not be visible there and Sutak observances are not applicable; however, visibility will be favorable across North and South America, Europe, and parts of Africa.

Artemis II completes historic far-side lunar flybyScience — Aug 28, 2026Artemis II completed a historic lunar flyby, coming within about 4,067 miles of the Moon and gathering data and imagery to pave the way for future crewed missions, including Artemis III and a potential Artemis IV landing near the south pole. President Trump awarded the astronauts the Congressional Space Medal of Honor and announced ambitious space initiatives, including a U.S. Space Academy and plans for a nuclear-powered interplanetary spaceship, signaling a strengthened U.S. push in space exploration.

IJRMS NOW, CNN And Politico Suing Trump Admin Over White House BanIreland Owens · 3 min · 1h

Deep Partial Lunar Eclipse Across North America and UK — Aug 24, 2026A string of partial lunar eclipses this week will tint the Moon red as Earth’s shadow darkens it, with notable visibility from Michigan’s Sturgeon Moon, Saskatchewan, the Coachella Valley, and parts of France. Viewers should expect late-evening to early-morning peaks at roughly 9:12 p.m. in the west coast region, about 12:18 a.m. for Michigan, and around 10:19 p.m. in Saskatchewan, with additional nationwide advisories for clear skies.

YourlistRankingMost Influential Women in World HistoryFrom ancient queens who ruled empires to modern activists who changed laws, these women left indelible marks on politics, science, and culture. Vote for who you think shaped history most profoundly.1379 votes · 26 candidates

NASA Eyes South Pole Landing Despite Astronaut’s Warning — Aug 3, 2026A NASA astronaut cautioned that landing at the lunar south pole could leave an appendicitis-ridden crew member stranded there.

LRO Captures Falcon 9 Moon Impact Imagery, Danuri AidScience — Aug 18, 2026NASA’s Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter released sharp images showing a new 60-foot-wide, less-than-10-foot-deep crater on the Moon formed when a SpaceX Falcon 9 upper stage struck the surface on Aug. 5 during the Firefly Blue Ghost 1 mission, with bright and dark rays revealing material excavated from different depths. The imaging required precise timing and positioning over six days from multiple viewing angles, and NASA noted international collaboration and data from KPLO Danuri as part of ongoing lunar exploration.

Trump Admin Reportedly Gunning To Build Lunar Nuclear Reactor — Aug 5, 2025The Trump administration will reportedly announce plans later this week to build a nuclear reactor on the moon, according to Politico. The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Interim Administrator Sean…

GOP Demands Answers After NBA Team Blasted Chinese Communist Propaganda During GameOpinion — Mar 11, 2023The NBA’s uncomfortably sycophantic relationship with China (and its money) has officially drawn the ire of multiple GOP lawmakers — and it’s all thanks to the Lunar New Year. To wit, back in January, The Spectator…

On X · @spearhyunnie2Stray Kids’ Seungmin Receives Puppy-Themed Birthday Cake From His SisterThe post by @spearhyunnie2 shares photos of an adorable puppy-shaped cake that Seungmin’s older sister prepared for him, stemming from his Bubble update. It is trending in the Stray Kids fandom as a wholesome family moment for his birthday that reinforces his “puppy” nickname, with overwhelmingly affectionate reactions.720 likes · 1h

Trump in Houston for Paxton Fundraiser and Artemis Ceremony — Aug 24, 2026President Trump is in Houston for a two-day visit that includes a Republican fundraising event and, on Friday, a ceremony at NASA's Johnson Space Center to honor the Artemis II crew for their historic lunar mission. The trip underscores Texas' role in his midterm strategy as donors attend high-dollar fundraisers ahead of the elections.

China Claims Historic First: On-Site Proof of Frozen Water on the Moon's SurfaceReporting — Jan 9, 2022China, which has staked vast national prestige on its space program, says that it has detected the presence of water in lunar samples gathered from the moon. A report in Science Advance says that the samples were…

YourlistVS BattleJim Carrey vs Adam SandlerRubber-faced mania versus deadpan slob comedy — two 90s comedy titans, two entirely different engines.Jim Carrey vs Adam Sandler · 146 votes — pick a side

China’s Coronavirus Deaths Surpass SARS as Millions Stagger Back to WorkReporting — Feb 9, 2020China raised the death toll from the coronavirus epidemic to 811 on Sunday, passing the number killed globally by the SARS epidemic in 2002/2003, as millions prepare to return to work after an extended Lunar New Year…

Starship heads to Texas after Indian Ocean recovery — Aug 28, 2026SpaceX recovered its Starship from the Indian Ocean near Christmas Island and is shipping the vessel back to Starbase, Texas on a months-long journey aboard a semi-submersible carrier after its successful but perilous July flight. The operation, described as SpaceX’s biggest salvage yet, yielded data for engineers to accelerate Starship development, while President Trump endorsed lunar and Mars ambitions and awarded Artemis II astronauts.

American Astronaut Michael Collins of Apollo 11 Fame Dies at 90Reporting — Apr 28, 2021American astronaut Michael Collins, who stayed behind in the command module of Apollo 11 on July 20, 1969, while Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin traveled to the lunar surface to become the first humans to walk on the…

TThe Conservative DeskTrump weighs Iran options after Tehran raises alertAfter Houthi strikes on Riyadh, an unconfirmed Iranian military alert, and a U.S. order for citizens to leave, President Trump says very big things are coming and lists force, pressure, or a deal.1h

Ten People Killed in Sudden Mass Shooting, Hunt Begins for Escaped GunmanReporting — Jan 22, 2023Ten people were killed, and another 10 were wounded Saturday night in Monterey Park, California, when a gunman began shooting during a massive Lunar New Year celebration in the Los Angeles suburb. As of early Sunday…

QuizieQuizThe world food IQ testFifteen questions about what the world actually eats. Score high and the AI certifies your palate. Score low and it recommends a food court.4 min · today's quiz

Man Who Heroically Thwarted Mass Shooter in Intense Struggle Speaks Out: ‘It Was Primal Instinct’Reporting — Jan 24, 2023A 26-year-old coder who was taking a turn watching the front door of his family’s dance studio had no idea what was coming as the Lunar New Year celebration was coming to an end Saturday night at the Lai Lai Ballroom &…

Guangxi Floods, Narra Displaces 54,000 — Aug 22, 2026Typhoon Narra dumped torrential rains across China's Guangxi region and neighboring provinces, forcing about 54,000 people to relocate and leaving thousands in emergency shelters as rescuers waded through floodwaters. The storm delayed China's Chang'e-7 lunar mission and imposed further risks, while in northern Vietnam Narra caused a fatal landslide, widespread housing damage, and crop losses.

Trump Creates U.S. Space Academy — Aug 24, 2026President Trump will award the Congressional Space Medal of Honor to the Artemis II crew—Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, Christina Koch, and Jeremy Hansen—at NASA's Johnson Space Center, recognizing their historic 10-day lunar mission that marked the first humans beyond the Moon in more than 50 years. The ceremony celebrates a milestone for NASA's Artemis program as the crew traveled farther into space than any prior astronauts and demonstrated the Orion spacecraft’s capabilities.

Blue Origin secures $700M NASA deal to build Mars communications network by 2028 — Sep 2, 2026NASA awarded Blue Origin a contract worth up to about $700 million to design, build, and operate a high-performance Mars telecommunications network, delivering a DTN-enabled relay orbiter by end-2028 and achieving operational status around Mars by 2030 to relay science data, imagery, navigation, and mission communications for future missions. The award marks NASA’s shift toward commercially operated interplanetary communications infrastructure and aligns with the Artemis program’s Moon-to-Mars ambitions, even as Blue Origin continues lunar contracts and recovers from a recent launchpad setback.

Sam Okafor for a Mars orbiter is ambitious given they're still sorting out New Glenn's launchpad issues.

IJRUnderstanding China: Changing The (Side) ChannelJacqueline Deal · 6 min · 1h

Calendars List Upcoming Tech, Community EventsTech — 3dA Seattle-area Space Week tabletop exercise will simulate a cislunar infrastructure scenario as Artemis-era policy moves shape space operations, with input from DHS and policy experts. Separately, a PRSA Puget Sound panel will explore what Pacific Northwest tech reporters seek in coverage, while GeekWire aggregates and promotes local tech events across Seattle and Portland regions.