Alan Stern

Planetary Scientist. Flown Commercial Research Astronaut. Pilot. Author. Speaker. Dad. Daddio. Explorer. Optimist. Proly not in that order.

[ispace @ispace_inc]

🚀 ispace and Nammo strengthen partnership for future lunar missions!

ispace has signed an MoU with Nammo to explore long-term propulsion procurement and production cooperation, supporting a more resilient and cost-competitive supply chain for lunar exploration.

By expanding collaboration on flight-proven propulsion systems, including engines for the ULTRA lander, the companies aim to enable more frequent, flexible, and reliable lunar missions.

The agreement brings together ispace teams across Japan, Europe, and the U.S., reinforcing a shared commitment to building the infrastructure needed for a sustainable lunar economy. 🌕🤝

#ispace #Nammo #LunarExploration #SpaceIndustry #SupplyChain #MoonMission

[Ron Garan @Astro_Ron]

Why I Served https://t.co/oSSZ9F4eTr

[Phil Metzger @DrPhiltill]

Today I learned. 😄

[SpaceNews @SpaceNews_Inc]

Sierra Space gets FAA reentry license for Dream Chaser https://t.co/eteQ5oK1Fq

[Southwest Research Institute @SwRI]

SwRI team studies interior composition, origins of ice giants

📷 Courtesy of NASA

https://t.co/RcnGxjHquZ

[Voyager Technologies @voyagertech_]

This Veterans Day, we recognize those who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces, with special recognition for our Voyager veterans. Today, we're highlighting the individuals whose dedication, leadership and commitment to service continue to make an impact.

To all veterans, thank you for your service and sacrifice.

[Eric Berger @SciGuySpace]

“The pace that’s occurring, and the nature of the procurements is unprecedented, You are seeing an all-hands-on-deck approach. Big companies, small companies, new companies, old companies.”

https://t.co/AyzHTMGSP0

[Spyder Webb @Spyder_Webb]

Today, my morning coffee reminded me of #Pluto, complete with its own heart-shaped #TombaughRegio

#NewHorizons #SolarSystem #Space #astronomy

[Voyager Technologies @voyagertech_]

What will it take to establish a sustained human presence on the Moon?​

Voyager Chairman & CEO Dylan Taylor (@dylan) shares how our selection for @NASA's CLPS 2 vendor pool builds on our lunar strategy and brings us closer to delivering America’s Moon Base.​

Check it out at https://t.co/mGgtLL2kHO

$VOYG #AcceleratingtheAdvantage #MissionReady

[Dylan Taylor 🌎 @dylan]

Let's go!

[Voyager Technologies @voyagertech_]

Developed by Voyager, CubeRover will travel aboard Griffin-1 to the lunar south pole to test long-range communications and collect thermal data to support future lunar exploration.​

$VOYG #AcceleratingtheAdvantage #MissionReady

[SpaceNews @SpaceNews_Inc]

NASA awards lunar transportation and lander contracts https://t.co/2OvL31uvpy

[Voyager Technologies @voyagertech_]

Voyager has been selected for @NASA CLPS 2 contract, making it eligible to compete for future lunar missions through 2036 under a $10 billion base ceiling. The selection expands its role in the Moon Base Program as Griffin-1 prepares for launch to the lunar South Pole.

Learn more at https://t.co/POij0YHyii.

$VOYG #AcceleratingtheAdvantage #MissionReady

[ispace @ispace_inc]

We’re pleased to see ispace-U.S. selected for @NASA's CLPS 2 contract vehicle, creating new opportunities to compete as a prime contractor for future lunar payload delivery missions.

This milestone reflects the strength of ispace’s global lunar mission heritage and our continued efforts to expand our capabilities and contribute to the growing lunar economy.

We’re proud to see the @ispace_us_inc team reach this milestone and look forward to the opportunities ahead. 🌕

Read more here: https://t.co/E8yNxOga5S

[Voyager Technologies @voyagertech_]

“There’s no real question that America is the world leader in developing and employing sophisticated technology to create superior weapon systems, but conflict consumes inventory quickly."​

Matt Magaña (@M2VOYG), our president of Space, Defense & National Security, explains why speed and scale in weapons production matter, plus how Voyager and @anduriltech are moving toward high-rate production.​

Check out the full article on LinkedIn: https://t.co/zqTsmoxHGt

$VOYG #AcceleratingtheAdvantage #MissionReady

[Virgin Galactic @virgingalactic]

Three missions. Up to 18 astronauts. One shared view of Earth. 🌍

Our new collaboration with @SpaceforHumanity opens space to purpose-driven leaders ready to bring that perspective home. Details → https://t.co/co4GKt0S4I

[Southwest Research Institute @SwRI]

SwRI in the news: James Webb Space Telescope uncovers new clues about the origins of ‘interstellar invader’ comet 3I/ATLAS
https://t.co/c9SOKkWdsC

[Future Spaces @SpacesFuture]

@virgingalactic @Virgin @VirginOrbit @AlanStern @SwRI @KellieGerardi @IIAS_NLC Virgin Galactic x Space For Humanity

Three missions. Up to 18 astronauts.
...

[Voyager Technologies @voyagertech_]

Voyager has been awarded a new five-year, $35M contract to continue managing @NASA's HUNCH program (High school students United with NASA to Create Hardware), extending the role we’ve held since 2021. Students get hands-on experience designing and building hardware for NASA. So far, 24,000+ students from 1,700+ schools in 46 states have taken part, and 3,000+ student-created items have flown to the ISS. HUNCH now has a new location at our Long Beach, CA facility. ​

Learn more at https://t.co/G3WybpYXnN.​

$VOYG #AcceleratingtheAdvantage #MissionReady

[Southwest Research Institute @SwRI]

SwRI’s long-running joint industry project, the Separation Technology Research or STAR Program, was created to help the oil and gas industry establish best-practice test methods and gather high-quality data. #oilandgas #DeepSeatoDeepSpace

https://t.co/TSLnKGMqrY