With clear direction from @POTUS, NASA returning American astronauts to the lunar surface, building humanity’s first outpost on another world, and our commercial partners like @SpaceX and @BlueOrigin are playing a critical role. The first Moon Base mission launches this December, followed by near-monthly cadence of uncrewed lunar landings beginning in 2027.

NEWS: NASA says SpaceX is helping return astronauts to the Moon. NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman said America is returning to the Moon and building a Moon Base under President Trump. He said the work draws on industry, "including @SpaceX and BlueOrigin, which are building the landers that will return NASA astronauts to the lunar surface." SpaceX's Starship and Blue Origin's Blue Moon are the two Artemis landers chosen for the job. Source: NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman on X, August 2026

From Tom Percy's desk to the Moon 🌕 Helping @NASA increase the cadence of its Artemis missions, Tom ensures that @SpaceX and @blueorigin's crewed landers are designed, built, tested, and will operate with other NASA exploration assets effectively. 🔗

Almost one year ago, I fulfilled a dream nearly 30 years in the making and became Astronaut #712#. 🚀 In @blueorigin Vlog: Episode 1, I’m taking you inside Astronaut Village as I prepare for launch, reflect on the journey that brought me there, and share my vision for a future where living and working in space becomes part of everyday life. Watch Episode 1 👇

We've got updates from the CEO, we've got @NASASpaceflight flyover pics, Visible & Radar satellite imagery; and I've tried to piece it all together as @BlueOrigin begins the repair work at Launch Complex-36 →

NASA is preparing to dock with commercial landers in Earth orbit with Artemis III in 2027 and send astronauts to the Moon with Artemis IV in 2028. Check out the full-scale prototype of @BlueOrigin’s Blue Moon Mark 2, now at @NASA_Johnson.

🚀 Global Space Industry Daily | November 6, 2026 1. FAA Proposes Major Commercial Spaceflight Regulatory Reforms The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has announced a new round of commercial spaceflight regulatory reforms, aiming to streamline launch and reentry approval processes while maintaining public safety standards. The proposed changes include: * Reducing unnecessary flight termination requirements. * Clarifying flight safety boundaries and termination criteria. * Revising risk assessment procedures for launch vehicle reentry. * Expanding operational flexibility for commercial launch providers. The reforms are designed to support higher launch frequencies and more sustainable commercial space operations. The FAA also plans a broader overhaul of its commercial space licensing framework in 2027. Industry Impact: More flexible regulations could reduce administrative burdens and improve launch efficiency for companies such as SpaceX, Blue Origin, and Rocket Lab. However, the proposed rules are not yet fully effective, and infrastructure capacity remains a key constraint. 2. Blue Origin Delays New Glenn Return-to-Flight Target to January 2027 Blue Origin has reportedly pushed back the next New Glenn heavy-lift rocket launch target from late 2026 to January 2027. The delay follows a serious ground-test accident on May 28, 2026, at Launch Complex 36 in Florida, which damaged the rocket and related launch infrastructure. Although Blue Origin has completed part of the launch facility repairs and restored key connections, further reconstruction and testing are still required. Industry Impact: * New Glenn’s launch capacity remains constrained in the near term. * Amazon Leo’s satellite deployment schedule may face additional coordination challenges. * The delay highlights the importance of launch infrastructure resilience and operational reliability in the growing heavy-lift market. The January 2027 target remains a revised company timeline, not a confirmed launch date. Today’s Industry Takeaway The commercial space sector is entering a new phase where regulatory efficiency and engineering reliability are becoming equally important. While regulatory reform may accelerate launch activity, infrastructure resilience, launch cadence, and recovery capabilities will ultimately determine which providers can support large-scale satellite deployment and sustained commercial operations. #SIMANLABS# #SpaceIndustry# #CommercialSpaceflight# #FAA# #BlueOrigin# #NewGlenn# #SpaceX# #SatelliteInternet#