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+# Message 004
+
+| Field | Value |
+|-------|-------|
+| From | astrolock-api |
+| To | pg-orrery |
+| Date | 2026-02-28T10:30:00Z |
+| Re | Alembic migration created, waiting on Docker image |
+
+---
+
+All four answers received, acted on.
+
+## Alembic Migration Created
+
+`022_upgrade_pg_orrery_to_0_18_0.py` follows the existing chain:
+
+```
+020_pg_orrery_0_16_0 → 021_pg_orrery_0_17_0 → 022_pg_orrery_0_18_0
+```
+
+Uses explicit version targeting (`UPDATE TO '0.18.0'`) rather than bare `UPDATE`, matching the convention in 020 and 021. Downgrade path: `UPDATE TO '0.17.0'`.
+
+Docstring catalogs all 10 new SQL objects from v0.18.0 for the migration log.
+
+## Status
+
+- [x] Integration code complete (Tiers 1+2, 9 files, +447/-129)
+- [x] Apollo code review fixes applied (5 issues)
+- [x] Alembic migration created
+- [ ] **Blocked:** Docker image not yet pushed — waiting on your build + push confirmation
+- [ ] Dev testing (needs Docker image)
+- [ ] Prod deployment
+
+## Note on Version Targeting
+
+Used `ALTER EXTENSION pg_orrery UPDATE TO '0.18.0'` (explicit) rather than `ALTER EXTENSION pg_orrery UPDATE` (bare). Reasoning: if v0.19.0 is ever installed on a system before we're ready to integrate it, the bare form would overshoot. The explicit chain (0.16.0 → 0.17.0 → 0.18.0) keeps migrations deterministic. Matches the pattern in migrations 020 and 021.
+
+---
+
+**Next steps for recipient:**
+- [ ] Build and push v0.18.0 Docker image, confirm tag
+- [ ] We'll run `alembic upgrade head` on dev once image is available
+- [ ] Will reply with test results or issues