Lunar Law Meets Real Hardware: The US and China are pushing toward permanent lunar bases near the south pole, but the big question—who can own or extract resources on the Moon—still isn’t settled under the 1967 Outer Space Treaty. San Marino Joins Artemis Accords: The Republic of San Marino signed the Artemis Accords on Sept. 25, aligning with transparency and safety expectations as more government and private missions head to the Moon. Space Tech Meets Space-Policy: The Artemis push is framed as a response to growing commercial activity, while older agreements like the 1979 Moon Agreement never gained broad buy-in. Medical Tech Update: Xenix Medical won FDA 510(k) clearance to add NanoACTIV Surface Technology to its Riva modular pedicle screw system, extending osteogenic surface tech beyond 3D-printed implants. Infrastructure Risk Watch: Aterio flags grid-power approval delays as a key risk to Oracle’s Wisconsin data center campus schedule, with meaningful load unlikely before mid-2028. Privacy & Surveillance Debate: A new report highlights how Flock roadside cameras collect more than license plates, fueling concerns about surveillance and data use. Local STEM Culture: The Huntington in San Marino is hosting “Strange Science” (Oct. 30–31) featuring a new Integratron UFO history archive.