Published March 26, 2026

Space Intelligence Briefing: March 26, 2026

Daily space briefing covering A Hot Start to Spring in the Southwest and more.

Space Intelligence Briefing: March 26, 2026

Daily briefing for March 26, 2026.

Top 5 Space News

A Hot Start to Spring in the Southwest

In March 2026, temperatures in several Southwest states exceeded 100 degrees Fahrenheit, marking it as one of the hottest March temperatures on record.

Source: NASA

NASA Gears Up for Artemis II Launch Around the Moon a Week From Now

NASA is preparing for the first crewed mission around the Moon in over 50 years, set to launch one week from today.

Source: SpacePolicyOnline.com

La NASA anuncia la cobertura de la misión lunar Artemis II

NASA will provide continuous updates and live coverage for the Artemis II mission activities leading up to and during the launch.

Source: NASA

NASA outlines Moon Base plans, pivots on Gateway

NASA has announced a significant shift in its plans for a Moon Base during its recent 'Ignition' event.

Source: NASASpaceflight

NASA Ames Experts Available for Artemis II Flight Test Interviews

Media can interview NASA experts at Ames Research Center on March 27, ahead of the Artemis II flight test.

Source: NASA

Cosmic Curiosity

Black Holes and Neutron Stars: 218 Mergers and Counting

Black Holes and Neutron Stars: 218 Mergers and Counting

Gravitational waves from merging black holes can be detected, illustrating significant cosmic events. Recent plots showcase the 'chirp' effect observed in these mergers.

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.