Space Intelligence Briefing: March 11, 2026

Daily briefing for March 11, 2026.

Top 5 Space News

Curiosity Blog, Sols 4825-4831: Exploring the Borderlands

Curiosity is currently exploring the eastern and southern borders of a unique terrain. Two multi-sol plans were developed this week for its ongoing research.

Source: NASA

Anduril to acquire space-tracking firm ExoAnalytic Solutions

Defense technology company Anduril is set to acquire ExoAnalytic Solutions, enhancing its space surveillance capabilities. The deal includes a ground-based telescope network.

Source: SpaceNews

A Most Unusual Lake

Lake Unter-See in Antarctica is sealed under ice and has high levels of dissolved oxygen. It features unique microbial reefs that resemble some of Earth's oldest fossils.

Source: NASA

NASA IG Applauds NASA Contracting for Artemis HLS, Raises Concerns About Crew Safety

NASA's Office of Inspector General supports the agency's contracting strategies for the Artemis program but expresses concerns about crew safety issues. Their new report highlights critical elements that need attention.

Source: SpacePolicyOnline.com

About Subsonic Vehicle Technologies and Tools Project

NASA's Subsonic Vehicle Technologies and Tools project is focused on developing next-generation aircraft technologies. It aims to significantly reduce operating costs for future single-aisle aircraft.

Source: NASA

Cosmic Curiosity

CG 4: The Globule and the Galaxy

Cometary Globule CG 4 is a molecular cloud located 1,300 light-years away in the Constellation Puppis. Its shape resembles a comet, and it plays a role in star formation.

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.