Space Intelligence Briefing: March 1, 2026

Daily briefing for March 1, 2026.

Top 5 Space News

Live coverage: SpaceX to launch 29 Starlink satellites on Falcon 9 rocket from Cape Canaveral

The Falcon 9 rocket will launch 29 Starlink satellites in the Starlink 10-41 mission. Liftoff is scheduled for March 1 at 7:34 p.m. EST.

Source: Spaceflight Now

NASA announces overhaul of Artemis lunar program amid technical delays

NASA has announced a major shake-up of its Artemis lunar program to address ongoing delays. The goal of returning to the Moon's surface by 2028 remains unchanged.

Source: SpaceDaily

NASA rolls Moon rocket off launchpad for repairs

NASA is rolling its Moon rocket back to the hangar for repairs due to technical issues with helium flow. This decision will delay the Artemis 2 mission.

Source: SpaceDaily

NASA astronaut who required evacuation from ISS 'doing very well'

NASA astronaut Mike Fincke, who needed evacuation from the ISS, is reported to be doing very well. He is currently undergoing standard post-flight reconditioning.

Source: SpaceDaily

CAS Space to launch Kinetica-2 in late March carrying prototype cargo spacecraft

Chinese company CAS Space is preparing to launch its reusable Kinetica-2 rocket in late March. This mission will carry a prototype cargo spacecraft.

Source: SpaceNews

Cosmic Curiosity

The Moon During a Total Lunar Eclipse

A time-lapse video shows how the Moon's appearance changes during a total lunar eclipse. A Total Blood Moon Lunar Eclipse may be visible tomorrow night in parts of Eastern Asia, Australia, and North America.

Source: NASA APOD

Why These Sources

This briefing uses public source data from space news feeds, NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day, and NASA's near-Earth object feed.