Three US releases for 7 November came from NASA and the Department of Energy. NASA opened applications for its next astronaut class and announced Moon Base awards, including eight companies selected for its CLPS 2 lunar delivery framework. The Department of Energy renewed two emergency orders supporting the Puerto Rico electric grid.
Saturday 7 November 2026 (America/New_York source-local date) · 3 releases · MediaRelease.co editorial digest
The U.S. Department of Energy renewed two emergency orders to support Puerto Rico’s electric grid as the island faces rising demand and reliability challenges. The orders authorize the Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority (PREPA) to dispatch essential generation units and continue vegetation management near power lines to reduce outages. They run from November 8, 2026, through February 5, 2027.
NASA opened applications for its next class of astronauts, who will train for missions to the Moon, the Moon Base and eventually Mars. U.S. citizens have until 11:59 p.m. EST on December 3 to apply, and NASA expects to make its final selection in late 2027. Applicants need a STEM master’s degree or equivalent and three years of related professional experience; the 2024 call drew more than 8,000 applications.
NASA announced a suite of Moon Base awards at Kennedy Space Center in Florida, selecting eight companies for its CLPS 2 lunar delivery framework, a 10-year contract with a combined maximum value of $10 billion. It awarded Blue Origin a $94 million base contract to deliver the nuclear-powered PROMISE rover to the lunar South Pole, and six VADR launch and transportation task orders worth about $1.3 billion combined.
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