Space Intelligence Briefing: March 15, 2026

Daily briefing for March 15, 2026.

Top 5 Space News

Blue Origin Unveils NEO Hunter: A Hybrid Planetary Defense Concept

Blue Origin has introduced a new mission called NEO Hunter, aimed at protecting Earth from near-Earth objects. The concept emphasizes a hybrid approach to planetary defense.

Source: NASASpaceflight

NASA Administrator teases further Artemis program updates in one-on-one interview

In a recent interview, the NASA Administrator hinted at upcoming updates regarding the Artemis program. The Artemis 2 mission is scheduled to launch no earlier than April 1, 2026, pending vehicle assembly work.

Source: Spaceflight Now

iMetalX emerges from stealth with technology to model resident space objects

iMetalX has unveiled its advanced technology designed to create 3D models of space objects. This collaboration with Psionic aims to enhance autonomous navigation in environments without GPS.

Source: SpaceNews

Volunteers Find Oddly High Solar Flare Rates

A new study involving volunteers has revealed unusually high rates of solar flares. It focuses on the strong magnetic fields that develop on the Sun's surface and their behaviors.

Source: NASA

Extra Extra! Extra Data Stream Added to the Daily Minor Planet!

The Daily Minor Planet project is expanding its data sources. New images from the Bok 2.3-meter telescope will now complement the existing data from the Catalina Sky Survey.

Source: NASA

Cosmic Curiosity

Equinox at the Pyramid of the Feathered Serpent

This image captures the Temple of Kukulkan in Mexico, where shadows create the illusion of a slithering serpent during an equinox. The structure serves as a calendar and showcases remarkable astronomical alignments.

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.