Jordan to sign the Artemis Accords
Jordan will sign the Artemis Accords on April 23, 2026, at NASA headquarters in Washington, DC. NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman will host Ambassador Dina Kawar and U.S. Department of State Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary Ruth Perry for the ceremony. This signing marks Jordan as the 63rd nation to join the accords, enhancing international cooperation in space exploration.
Roman Space Telescope Launching in September
NASA announced that the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope will launch in September 2026, ahead of schedule and under budget. SpaceX's Falcon Heavy will deploy it to the Sun-Earth L-2 Lagrange point. Roman aims to discover tens of thousands of planets and billions of galaxies over its five-year mission, complementing the James Webb Space Telescope.
NASA Invites Media to Jordan Artemis Accords Signing Ceremony
NASA will host a signing ceremony for the Artemis Accords with the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan on April 23, 2026. Jared Isaacman, NASA Administrator, will welcome Ambassador Dina Kawar and Ruth Perry from the U.S. Department of State. This event marks Jordan as the 63rd country to join the accords, promoting safe lunar exploration principles.
You've heard of the Space Force. Now there's a 'NASA Force' — but it's not about making space war
NASA's new NASA Force initiative aims to recruit high-impact technical talent for mission-critical roles, announced by Jared Isaacman on April 17. This initiative follows the Artemis 2 mission, which concluded on April 10, and seeks to rebuild core capabilities amid proposed budget cuts. The program is expected to attract aerospace engineers for two-year terms with potential extensions.
NASA reveals its Roman Space Telescope today: How to watch live, and what's next for the next-generation observatory
NASA's Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope is set for unveiling on April 21, 2026, at 4 p.m. EDT. The telescope, costing over $4 billion, aims to survey the universe with a field of view 100 times larger than Hubble. It will launch aboard SpaceX's Falcon Heavy between autumn 2026 and May 2027, following prelaunch testing at Goddard.
NASA Welcomes Latvia as Newest Artemis Accords Signatory
Latvia signed the Artemis Accords on April 20, 2026, becoming the 62nd nation to commit to responsible space exploration. The signing ceremony, hosted by NASA at its headquarters, featured Jared Isaacman and Dace Melbārde. This partnership enhances international cooperation and aims to establish a sustainable lunar presence, fostering future collaboration in space activities under the Artemis framework.
What’s Happening in Space Policy April 19-25, 2026
NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman will testify on April 19 regarding the FY2027 budget request, which proposes a $5.6 billion cut to the agency's budget. This follows the successful Artemis II mission. The House Science, Space, and Technology Committee will discuss concerns over NASA's compliance with congressional directives amid proposed budget reductions affecting various programs and operations.
NASA, OPM Announce New NASA Force Website, Open Job Applications
NASA and the U.S. Office of Personnel Management launched the NASA Force website on April 17, 2026, opening applications for aerospace engineer positions. This initiative aims to recruit top technical talent to support NASA's exploration and technology priorities. Administrator Jared Isaacman emphasized the need for skilled professionals to maintain U.S. leadership in air and space.
NASA Invites Media to Latvia Artemis Accords Signing Ceremony
NASA will host a signing ceremony for the Artemis Accords with the Republic of Latvia on April 20, 2026, at 9 a.m. EDT. Jared Isaacman, NASA Administrator, will welcome Latvian officials, including Dace Melbārde. This event marks Latvia as the 62nd country to join the accords, enhancing international cooperation in lunar exploration and activities.
Isaacman ‘gaining confidence’ both landers will participate in Artemis III
NASA is increasingly optimistic that both lunar lander providers, SpaceX and Blue Origin, will participate in the Artemis III test next year. Administrator Jared Isaacman expressed growing confidence during a recent interview. The test will involve an Orion crew capsule practicing rendezvous and docking with the landers, aiming for two lunar landings in 2028.
NASA announces major changes to Artemis lunar mission plans
NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman announced significant changes to the Artemis lunar mission during a press conference on February 27, 2026. The revised plan includes increasing the flight cadence of the SLS and Orion rockets, adding a test flight, and modifying Artemis III to focus on lunar lander docking in Earth orbit, with missions IV and V planned for 2028.