Space Intelligence Briefing: March 25, 2026

Daily briefing for March 25, 2026.

Top 5 Space News

Kona Storms Flood Oʻahu

Back-to-back subtropical cyclones in March caused serious flash flooding on several Hawaiian Islands.

Source: NASA

NASA outlines ambitious $20 billion plan for moon base

NASA has detailed a $20 billion plan to establish a moon base and develop nuclear power systems for lunar and Martian operations.

Source: Spaceflight Now

NASA PC-12 Aircraft Makes Move to Support Flight Research Across Agency

A NASA PC-12 aircraft is now stationed at NASA’s Armstrong Flight Research Center to assist with flight research across the agency.

Source: NASA

Geopolitical shifts bring opportunities and headaches for satellite execs

Industry leaders discussed how changing geopolitical dynamics are creating both opportunities and challenges for satellite communications.

Source: SpaceNews

Reminders of Where We’ve Been, Where We’re Going

NASA announced new initiatives for space leadership at an event showcasing three Moon rocks, marking a push toward renewed lunar missions.

Source: NASA

Cosmic Curiosity

The Guardians of Rapa Nui beneath the Milky Way

A striking image shows the mo'ai statues of Rapa Nui under a clear night sky filled with the Milky Way, reminding us of the connections between culture and astronomy.

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.