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2026 preview: NASA crewed lunar flyby and Blue Origin lunar lander to take center stage

In 2026 NASA plans a crewed lunar flyby that will send astronauts around the Moon while Blue Origin pursues a separate lunar-lander mission, putting government-led human exploration and private-sector lunar activity at the forefront of next year’s space calendar and launch manifest.

2025-12-31T08:44:47.554904-08:00

Space Intel Report

Indra completes purchase of Hispasat and Hisdesat, positions itself as a Tier‑1 European space player

2025-12-31T07:06:06.636080-08:00

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Türkiye begins first-phase construction of Somali spaceport after completing feasibility and design studies

2025-12-31T05:09:40.359610-08:00

Payload

Top 5 of 2025: Out of Stealth — five spacetech newcomers that emerged in 2025

2025-12-31T05:47:47.609023-08:00

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2026 preview: NASA crewed lunar flyby and Blue Origin lunar lander to take center stage In 2026 NASA plans a crewed lunar flyby that will send astronauts around the Moon while Blue Origin pursues a separate lunar-lander mission, putting government-led human exploration and private-sector lunar activity at the forefront of next year’s space calendar and launch manifest.

2025-12-31T08:44:47.554904-08:00

2026 preview: NASA crewed lunar flyby and Blue Origin lunar lander to take center stage

Space Intel Report

Indra completes purchase of Hispasat and Hisdesat, positions itself as a Tier‑1 European space player Indra Group has completed its acquisition of Hispasat and Hisdesat, integrating Spain’s commercial and defence satellite operators into its portfolio. The move positions Indra to compete as a Tier‑1 European space player by combining commercial satcom assets with defence‑oriented capabilities.

2025-12-31T07:06:06.636080-08:00

Indra completes purchase of Hispasat and Hisdesat, positions itself as a Tier‑1 European space player

Payload

Top 5 of 2025: Out of Stealth — five spacetech newcomers that emerged in 2025 The space industry expanded rapidly in 2025. This roundup profiles five companies that came out of stealth this year, spotlighting new entrants that joined the commercial space ecosystem and may shape competitive dynamics as investment and mission activity continue to grow.

2025-12-31T05:47:47.609023-08:00

Top 5 of 2025: Out of Stealth — five spacetech newcomers that emerged in 2025

spaceinafrica.com

Türkiye begins first-phase construction of Somali spaceport after completing feasibility and design studies Türkiye has completed feasibility and design studies and started first-phase construction of a spaceport in Somalia, Industry and Technology Minister Mehmet Fatih Kacir said. The facility is intended to provide Türkiye independent access to space, support its 'space homeland' strategy and serve the global commercial launch market while generating revenue.

2025-12-31T05:09:40.359610-08:00

Türkiye begins first-phase construction of Somali spaceport after completing feasibility and design studies

CNBC

Selected satellite stocks surge 200%+ in 2025 as space exploration and defence reindustrialization boost investor demand Selected satellite stocks rose more than 200% in 2025 as investor demand spiked, fueled by renewed commercial space exploration activity and government-led defence reindustrialization. The sharp rally reflects heightened market confidence in satellite services and hardware as strategic priorities for civil and military programmes.

2025-12-31T04:23:47.280339-08:00

Selected satellite stocks surge 200%+ in 2025 as space exploration and defence reindustrialization boost investor demand

SpaceNews.com

China to debut cargo-optimized reusable Long March 10–derived rocket in first half of 2026 China plans to launch in the first half of 2026 a reusable, cargo‑optimized variant derived from its new crew Long March 10 launch vehicle. The flight would mark the debut of a recoverable, logistics‑focused rocket based on the Long March 10 design.

2025-12-31T03:09:34.158352-08:00

China to debut cargo-optimized reusable Long March 10–derived rocket in first half of 2026

startuprise.io

Top 10 American Spacetech Startups to Watch — satellite systems and new-space services A curated list of ten U.S. spacetech startups advancing satellite hardware, constellation services, launch and mission innovations. These entrepreneurial firms span communications, Earth observation, in-orbit services and ground systems, signalling where venture capital, procurement and industrial partnerships may concentrate in the near-term commercial space market.

2025-12-30T22:22:30.646335-08:00

Top 10 American Spacetech Startups to Watch — satellite systems and new-space services

SpaceNews.com

Space Forge generates plasma aboard first satellite to enable LEO semiconductor production On Dec. 31 Space Forge reported it generated plasma aboard its first satellite, a milestone the British startup says demonstrates it can create and maintain the conditions needed to produce valuable semiconductor materials in low Earth orbit. The run marks an initial step toward on‑orbit materials manufacturing.

2025-12-30T22:10:07.628082-08:00

Space Forge generates plasma aboard first satellite to enable LEO semiconductor production

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2026 preview: NASA crewed lunar flyby and Blue Origin lunar lander to take center stage

Indra completes purchase of Hispasat and Hisdesat, positions itself as a Tier‑1 European space player

Türkiye begins first-phase construction of Somali spaceport after completing feasibility and design studies

Top 5 of 2025: Out of Stealth — five spacetech newcomers that emerged in 2025

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