At NASA's Ignition event in March 2026, Administrator Jared Isaacman outlined a major shift in the Artemis program. Open Lunar board member Will Pomerantz breaks down what changed, what it means, and what to watch next.

This piece makes the case for Designated Lunar Areas: not as claims, but as coordination infrastructure, drawing on surprising parallels from FCC radio-silent zones to Antarctic governance. The stakes couldn't be higher, and the window to get this right is closing fast.

Artemis II marks more than a technical achievement. It is a reminder that humanity’s return to the Moon should reflect our highest aspirations, including collaboration, transparency, and a shared commitment to the future we build there.

As lunar missions multiply and converge on the same scarce, high-value sites, the absence of basic coordination frameworks isn't just a bureaucratic gap — it's a recipe for real conflict. Three international experts break down why information-sharing remains so hard, and what a practical path forward might look like.

The Open Lunar Foundation and the Committee on Space Research (COSPAR), announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on March 20, 2026, at the Earth-Space Governance Conference in Leiden, Netherlands. 

In this post, we explore Open Lunar’s role as a Permanent Observer to COPUOS. We speak with Hasan Abbas about how the forum functions in practice and how today’s debates are shaping the future of lunar governance.

Amid a global lunar rush, will we land peaceful norms alongside our spacecraft? 

Open Lunar is a nonprofit founded by a global community—some of the field’s most experienced and visionary minds. Open Lunar is dedicated to ensuring that when humanity returns to the Moon, we do so in a way we can be proud of.

Open Lunar Foundation is excited to welcome Samuel Jardine to the core team. Read a welcome note from Sam and learn more about his background and position. 

Read more about our recent Development Director posting and what our team is looking for.

Open Lunar joined the global space community in Sydney for the 76th International Astronautical Congress (IAC), sharing new milestones in lunar cooperation. From launching the Lunar Ledger to hosting a high-intensity governance simulation and advancing environmental monitoring with Honeybee Robotics, we helped shape conversations on how humanity can govern the Moon responsibly and collaboratively.

Our fellowships are a key part of Open Lunar’s innovation process. Through rigorous evaluation in accordance with our impact criteria, we have identified three key focus areas for our fellows in 2026. Fellowships will advance research in these key areas, impacting where Open Lunar continues to invest and building momentum to support further development of project areas.

Discover how our research fellowship program is helping advance key topics that are fundamental to realizing a peaceful presence on the Moon.

The Lunar Ledger is paving the way for transparency and coordination in lunar activity. With our closed beta now underway, we’re sharing an inside look at the platform’s core features and how they lay the groundwork for a more collaborative future on the Moon.

After three years of rigorous research, community consultation, and technical development, the Open Lunar Foundation is proud to announce the official launch and rebranding of our flagship registry project as the Lunar Ledger: Global Lunar Database of Objects and Activities.

ispace's recent unsuccessful lunar landing attempt reminds us that while lunar exploration is becoming more diverse and global, the Moon itself remains unforgivingly difficult—which is why now more than ever, collaboration and information sharing are paramount.

Open Lunar Foundation is excited to welcome Christine Tiballi to the team. Read more about Christine’s background and position below.

Open Lunar’s Director of Industry Integration recently had the opportunity to speak at MIT about lunar governance. Read an overview and reflections here.

Open Lunar Foundation is excited to welcome Rae Smith-Cohn to the core team. Read more about Rae’s background and position below.

Open Lunar Foundation is excited to welcome Mehak Sarang to the core team. Read more about Mehak’s background and position below.