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Russia launches three Iranian communications satellites into LEO, Tehran says

Russia on Sunday launched three Iranian communications satellites — Paya (Tolou-3), Zafar 2 and an upgraded Kowsar — into low Earth orbit, Iranian state media said. Tehran described the spacecraft as domestically built; it is the second Russia-assisted Iranian launch since July.

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

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Israel deploys first operational Iron Beam high‑power laser air‑defence system

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

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

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

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

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

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Israel deploys first operational Iron Beam high‑power laser air‑defence system Rafael Advanced Defense Systems has delivered and the Israel Defense Forces have deployed the first operational Iron Beam high‑power laser air‑defence system, marking a milestone in moving directed‑energy interceptors into operational service to counter rockets, mortars, drones and other aerial threats for national air and missile defence.

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

Israel deploys first operational Iron Beam high‑power laser air‑defence system

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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

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Russia launches three Iranian communications satellites into LEO, Tehran says Russia on Sunday launched three Iranian communications satellites — Paya (Tolou-3), Zafar 2 and an upgraded Kowsar — into low Earth orbit, Iranian state media said. Tehran described the spacecraft as domestically built; it is the second Russia-assisted Iranian launch since July.

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

Russia launches three Iranian communications satellites into LEO, Tehran says

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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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Inside NASA's Campaign to Detect and Neutralize Tens of Thousands of Hazardous Asteroids NASA says our Solar System contains tens of thousands of potentially dangerous asteroids that could annihilate a city or worse. A dedicated NASA office is leading planetary‑defense efforts to detect, track and, when necessary, neutralize Earth‑bound threats before they can strike.

2025-12-26T12:23:02.393685-08:00

Inside NASA's Campaign to Detect and Neutralize Tens of Thousands of Hazardous Asteroids

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Space Force debuts service dress uniform as Guardians graduate in new attire On Dec. 18, 2025 at Joint Base San Antonio, the U.S. Space Force formally debuted its service dress uniform, authorized for basic training and newly commissioned Officer Training School graduates for the first time, replacing prototypes. The service says the uniform will be made available to Guardians through 2026.

2025-12-26T05:17:40.162405-08:00

Space Force debuts service dress uniform as Guardians graduate in new attire

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Russia launches three Iranian communications satellites into LEO, Tehran says

Israel deploys first operational Iron Beam high‑power laser air‑defence system

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

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

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