Via Satellite
• Rachel Jewett
Via Satellite
• Rachel Jewett
Today In Space
Last Updated: Monday, Dec. 15, 2025, 6:27 PM PST
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Spaceflight Now
• Will Robinson-Smith
Rocket Lab to launch second of three planned Electron missions this week, targeting record rapid cadence
By Spaceflight Now:  Update 8pm EST (0100 UTC): The launch was aborted at engine ignition.
Space.com
• Stefanie Waldek
Private satellites pinpoint methane emissions from oil, gas and coal facilities worldwide
By Space.com: "The countries where we measure the largest oil and gas methane emissions are Turkmenistan, the U.S., Russia, Mexico and Kazakhstan.".
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Via Satellite
• Rachel Jewett
Beeline Kazakhstan Completes Direct-to-Cell Call with Starlink in Central Asia
By Via Satellite: Beeline Kazakhstan, VEON’s digital operator in Kazakhstan, has completed the first Starlink Direct-to-Cell call in Central Asia.
CNBC
• Yun Li
Baron Capital launches five active ETFs as SpaceX surpasses Tesla to become firm's largest holding (~$10B)
By CNBC: Baron said SpaceX has exceeded Tesla to become his firm's largest investment with about $10 billion invested.
Via Satellite
• Rachel Jewett
Viasat Unifies Global Xpress and Ka‑Band Satellites into Single Ka‑Band Network for Government Users
By Via Satellite: Viasat integrates the Global Xpress satellite fleet, its Ka-band satellites, and partner satellites into a unified Ka-band network for gov/mil users.
CNBC
• Yun Li
SpaceX could be the biggest IPO ever next year. How investors can play it right now
By CNBC: The SpaceX IPO could reshape valuations across the aerospace industry and deliver a rare blockbuster deal for Wall Street.
Space Intel Report
• Peter B de Selding
Astroscale Reports Triple Revenue and Narrowed Operating Loss, Reaffirms Confidence in Commercial Satellite Life-Extension
By Space Intel Report: LA PLATA, Maryland — Satellite servicing and debris-removal company Astroscale reported a tripling of revenue and….
