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Soyuz launches two Galileo satellites from French Guiana, expanding constellation to 28
By ESA: Europe’s largest satellite constellation has grown even bigger, following the launch of two more Galileo navigation satellites by Soyuz launcher from Europe’s Spaceport in French Guiana on 5 December.
SpaceX in Talks for $800 Billion Valuation Ahead of Potential 2026 IPO
By Wall Street Journal: The company’s CFO told investors about the transaction in recent days, say people familiar with the matter.
NASA's next-gen Roman Space Telescope is fully built. Could it launch earlier than expected?
By Space.com: "Completing the Roman observatory brings us to a defining moment for the agency.".
China Reveals Four Upcoming Space Missions, Including Survey Telescope to Search for 'Earth 2.0'
By Universe Today: A video that appeared on CGTN's Hot Take details four missions that China will be sending to space in the coming years, including a survey telescope that will search for Earth 2.0.
International Space Station prepares for new commander, heads into final five years of planned operations
By Spaceflight Now:  After 25 years of continuous human presence, the International Space Station is heading into its final half decade of planned habitation.
Witnesses Doubt NASA Will Beat China to the Moon; Former Administrator Calls Artemis 'Doomed'
By Space Policy Online: Posted: December 4, 2025 11:32 pm ET | Last Updated: December 5, 2025 8:45 am ET | Witnesses at a House Science Committee hearing on December 4, 2025 were generally pessimistic that NASA will be able to get astronauts back on the Moon before China sends taikonauts there.
Viasat Report: Direct-to-Device Satellite Connectivity Market Holds Vast Potential
By Via Satellite: Viasat has released a report looking at the burgeoning direct-to-device (D2D) satellite connectivity market. The inescapable conclusion of the report is.