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Jared Isaacman poised for NASA confirmation after Trump renomination

President Trump’s renomination of private astronaut Jared Isaacman advances a widely expected path to Senate confirmation as NASA administrator. An ally of Elon Musk, Isaacman would bring his commercial‑first 'Athena' agenda and near‑term priorities — including lunar strategy and propulsion investment — to agency leadership.

2025-12-11T11:25:22.095993-08:00

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Russia’s 2021 ASAT Test Created ~1,500 Trackable Fragments and Forced ISS Shelter — A Warning on Orbital Safety

2025-12-11T01:24:09.676058-08:00

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EU governments demand major overhaul of draft EU Space Act, force Commission to rewrite

2025-12-10T11:05:57.800981-08:00

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Shenzhou‑21 crew conducts eight‑hour EVA to inspect debris‑damaged Shenzhou‑20; vehicle judged unfit for reentry

2025-12-09T11:05:35.834228-08:00

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GMV wins ESA NAVISP award to build BEACON C‑band CRPA and interference‑resistant LEO‑PNT receiver GMV's U.K. and Portugal subsidiaries won an ESA NAVISP contract to develop BEACON, a C‑band controlled‑reception pattern antenna (CRPA) and receiver system for LEO‑PNT that aims to deliver interference‑resistant, robust navigation. The project targets anti‑jamming and resilient positioning, navigation and timing capabilities.

2025-12-12T12:42:48.675545-08:00

GMV wins ESA NAVISP award to build BEACON C‑band CRPA and interference‑resistant LEO‑PNT receiver

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France moves to become Eutelsat’s largest shareholder as operator completes c.€670m rights issue France has publicly explained its investment to become Eutelsat’s largest shareholder, citing strategic national and industrial interests, after the operator completed a c.€670 million rights issue — part of a wider €1.5 billion capital raise to fund expansion of services, including LEO broadband.

2025-12-12T12:17:40.497586-08:00

France moves to become Eutelsat’s largest shareholder as operator completes c.€670m rights issue

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Leonardo, Telespazio and Intuitive Machines sign deal to build interoperable lunar communications and navigation networks Leonardo and Telespazio have signed a strategic cooperation agreement with Intuitive Machines to develop interoperable lunar communications and navigation infrastructure. The partnership aims to create Europe–US compatible networks to support robotic and crewed lunar missions, improve performance and boost Italy's role in lunar systems.

2025-12-12T12:03:48.862915-08:00

Leonardo, Telespazio and Intuitive Machines sign deal to build interoperable lunar communications and navigation networks

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Leonardo accelerates European space alignment with Airbus–Thales satellite tie‑up and signals autonomous launch ambitions Europe’s fragmented space sector is edging toward industrial realignment after Leonardo unveiled a satellite alliance with Airbus and Thales; the Italian group is now signalling ambitions that could extend into closing Europe’s autonomous launch capability gap, reshaping supplier roles and sovereign access to space.

2025-12-12T10:06:38.980407-08:00

Leonardo accelerates European space alignment with Airbus–Thales satellite tie‑up and signals autonomous launch ambitions

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Space Force Association launches virtual 'National Spacepower Center' for education and wargaming The Space Force Association has launched a virtual 'National Spacepower Center' to provide education and wargaming for spacepower concepts. The online hub will host simulated exercises and resources intended to develop doctrine, test operational concepts and broaden understanding of contested-space challenges among operators, policymakers and industry.

2025-12-12T07:25:06.873023-08:00

Space Force Association launches virtual 'National Spacepower Center' for education and wargaming

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Europe's Major Space Merger: Strategic Lessons for Emerging Space Nations Europe's landmark space-industry merger crystallises trade-offs between achieving scale and preserving supplier plurality, with direct implications for sovereign capability and procurement choices. Emerging space nations can draw practical lessons on industrial policy, risk of market concentration, and structuring public–private partnerships to nurture domestic capabilities.

2025-12-12T05:10:56.912784-08:00

Europe's Major Space Merger: Strategic Lessons for Emerging Space Nations

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NASA advances one SMEX heliophysics mission to flight design, extends study for second NASA advanced one Small Explorer (SMEX) heliophysics mission into flight‑design and extended concept studies for a second, refining its heliophysics portfolio amid concerns about the field's funding and scientific capacity. The moves prioritize a near‑term flight path while buying time to mature competing concepts.

2025-12-12T04:46:28.642180-08:00

NASA advances one SMEX heliophysics mission to flight design, extends study for second

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Slovakia aims to make ESA’s space vision reality and help clear orbital debris Slovakia is positioning itself to help implement the European Space Agency’s strategic vision and could become a significant contributor to programmes for clearing debris from Earth orbit. The announcement highlights an emerging role for smaller European states in operational and policy work on orbital sustainability.

2025-12-11T23:42:15.505364-08:00

Slovakia aims to make ESA’s space vision reality and help clear orbital debris

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