Ahoy, Citizens! The ’verse gets rowdy this week as Pirate Week 2025  is officially underway. Whether you fly under the UEE flag or sail...

NASA engineers are recreating the Moon’s extreme South Pole lighting to prepare astronauts for Artemis III. Using high-intensity lamps, mock lunar terrain, and reflective surfaces, the tests simulate the blinding glare and deep shadows astronauts will face—helping refine equipment, procedures, and safety for the first crewed lunar landing since Apollo 17.

Foundation Festival rolls on with new rewards, contests, and a focus on community spirit. Alpha 4.2.1 enters the PTU for all waves, and the Bar Citizen World Tour is heading to Las Vegas for Quantum Vegas 2955. Here’s everything happening in the ’verse this week.