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HyPrSpace pivots: French hybrid launcher propulsion pitched to defence customers

French launch startup HyPrSpace, fresh from a recent funding round, is pitching its hybrid propulsion system for defence use beyond small orbital launchers. The company is exploring adaptation of the motor for military space platforms and other defence propulsion roles while continuing its commercial launch programme.

2025-12-29T14:46:03.230038-08:00

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US Space Force tackles near‑term training gaps while building future ranges

2025-12-29T05:09:35.363123-08:00

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Israel delivers first operational 'Iron Beam' high‑power laser air‑defence system to IDF

2025-12-28T20:24:09.356531-08:00

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Russia launches three Iranian satellites; Iran confirms first signals from Zafar‑2, Paya and Kowsar

2025-12-28T13:44:36.022305-08:00

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HyPrSpace pivots: French hybrid launcher propulsion pitched to defence customers French launch startup HyPrSpace, fresh from a recent funding round, is pitching its hybrid propulsion system for defence use beyond small orbital launchers. The company is exploring adaptation of the motor for military space platforms and other defence propulsion roles while continuing its commercial launch programme.

2025-12-29T14:46:03.230038-08:00

HyPrSpace pivots: French hybrid launcher propulsion pitched to defence customers

Air & Space Forces Mag

US Space Force tackles near‑term training gaps while building future ranges While designing improved training ranges for the coming years, the U.S. Space Force is implementing near‑term measures with operators to close immediate training shortfalls. The approach pairs rapid operational fixes with longer‑term range development to sustain readiness as new space capabilities are fielded.

2025-12-29T05:09:35.363123-08:00

US Space Force tackles near‑term training gaps while building future ranges

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Israel delivers first operational 'Iron Beam' high‑power laser air‑defence system to IDF The Israel Ministry of Defense and Rafael have delivered the first operational Iron Beam high‑power laser air‑defence system to the Israel Defense Forces at a ceremony at Rafael’s headquarters. During trials the system intercepted rockets, mortars and UAVs and will be integrated into Israel’s air‑defence network.

2025-12-28T20:24:09.356531-08:00

Israel delivers first operational 'Iron Beam' high‑power laser air‑defence system to IDF

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French carrier Charles de Gaulle uses SES O3b mPOWER for secure, low-latency connectivity during Clemenceau 25 During the Clemenceau 25 deployment, SES’s O3b mPOWER service provided the French Navy’s aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle with secure, low-latency satellite connectivity, marking a practical deployment of commercial satellite services in a major naval exercise and operational deployment at sea.

2025-12-28T20:04:11.016420-08:00

French carrier Charles de Gaulle uses SES O3b mPOWER for secure, low-latency connectivity during Clemenceau 25

Stars and Stripes

Russia launches three Iranian satellites; Iran confirms first signals from Zafar‑2, Paya and Kowsar Iran confirmed receipt of first signals from three domestically developed satellites — Zafar‑2, Paya and Kowsar — after a Russian Soyuz rocket placed them into orbit. Tehran said the signal receptions mark the satellites' transition to operational status; the launch is the second Russia-assisted Iranian flight since July.

2025-12-28T13:44:36.022305-08:00

Russia launches three Iranian satellites; Iran confirms first signals from Zafar‑2, Paya and Kowsar

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Synspective tapped to supply imagery for Japan’s new military satellite constellation Japan has tapped Synspective to supply satellite imagery for its new military constellation, assigning a commercial SAR-imagery provider a direct role in national space-based ISR. The deal secures access to Synspective’s collection and processing services to support Japanese defence surveillance and operational planning.

2025-12-28T12:41:44.901940-08:00

Synspective tapped to supply imagery for Japan’s new military satellite constellation

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Ursa Major raises $100M to scale hypersonic propulsion and solid-rocket motor production, secures $115M+ in bookings Ursa Major announced a $100 million funding round and more than $115 million in bookings to scale production of hypersonic propulsion and solid-rocket motors, aiming to expand manufacturing capacity and support delivery schedules.

2025-12-27T23:09:45.073612-08:00

Ursa Major raises $100M to scale hypersonic propulsion and solid-rocket motor production, secures $115M+ in bookings

Spaceflight Now

SpaceX to close 2025 with Falcon 9 launch of Italy's Cosmo‑SkyMed Second Generation FM3 from Vandenberg SpaceX will close 2025 with a Falcon 9 launch from Vandenberg Space Force Base carrying Italy's Cosmo‑SkyMed Second Generation Flight Model 3 (CSG‑FM3) Earth‑observation satellite, which is encapsulated in the rocket's payload fairing. The liftoff is scheduled as the company's final Falcon 9 mission of the year.

2025-12-27T06:00:25.663470-08:00

SpaceX to close 2025 with Falcon 9 launch of Italy's Cosmo‑SkyMed Second Generation FM3 from Vandenberg

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HyPrSpace pivots: French hybrid launcher propulsion pitched to defence customers

US Space Force tackles near‑term training gaps while building future ranges

Israel delivers first operational 'Iron Beam' high‑power laser air‑defence system to IDF

Russia launches three Iranian satellites; Iran confirms first signals from Zafar‑2, Paya and Kowsar

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