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Gaia detects planets in the act of forming — astrometric hints in 31 of 98 young systems

ESA's Gaia has measured the tiny gravitational wobbles of unseen companions inside protoplanetary disks, revealing candidate planets, brown dwarfs and stellar companions in 31 of 98 young systems surveyed. The result shows astrometry can probe dust‑shrouded, embedded formation stages previously considered nearly unobservable.

2025-12-31T18:27:07.405407-08:00

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Two September heliophysics launches move toward operations as an earlier mission struggles

2025-12-31T15:25:42.978250-08:00

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

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

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Commercial space at a crossroads as geopolitical realignment imperils markets, partnerships and supply chains A Reuters Events and Journal of Commerce forum in London warns that a widening geopolitical realignment is threatening commercial space markets, international partnerships and supplier networks, forcing operators, manufacturers and investors to reassess contracts, launch plans and supply‑chain dependencies amid rising policy and export‑control friction.

2026-01-01T11:27:40.346183-08:00

Commercial space at a crossroads as geopolitical realignment imperils markets, partnerships and supply chains

Universe Today

Gaia detects planets in the act of forming — astrometric hints in 31 of 98 young systems ESA's Gaia has measured the tiny gravitational wobbles of unseen companions inside protoplanetary disks, revealing candidate planets, brown dwarfs and stellar companions in 31 of 98 young systems surveyed. The result shows astrometry can probe dust‑shrouded, embedded formation stages previously considered nearly unobservable.

2025-12-31T18:27:07.405407-08:00

Gaia detects planets in the act of forming — astrometric hints in 31 of 98 young systems

SpaceNews.com

Two September heliophysics launches move toward operations as an earlier mission struggles Two NASA heliophysics missions launched together in September are moving through commissioning and toward operational status after nominal early spacecraft checks, while a third mission launched earlier this year is contending with technical problems that keep it in extended troubleshooting and may delay its planned science observations.

2025-12-31T15:25:42.978250-08:00

Two September heliophysics launches move toward operations as an earlier mission struggles

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

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

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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

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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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Space42’s Mira Aerospace completes Europe’s first civilian-approved HAPS mission Mira Aerospace, the High Altitude Platform Systems subsidiary of Space42, has completed Europe’s first civilian-approved HAPS flight, validating its high-altitude, long-endurance platform for civilian missions. The sortie represents a regulatory milestone for commercial stratospheric services and advances Space42's remote-sensing and connectivity plans.

2025-12-30T16:31:37.646257-08:00

Space42’s Mira Aerospace completes Europe’s first civilian-approved HAPS mission

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Gaia detects planets in the act of forming — astrometric hints in 31 of 98 young systems

Two September heliophysics launches move toward operations as an earlier mission struggles

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

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

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