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Chinese-launched spacecraft came within ~200 m of Starlink‑6079 at 560 km, SpaceX says

SpaceX says a Chinese‑launched spacecraft passed within about 200 metres of its Starlink‑6079 satellite at roughly 560 km altitude after an apparent lack of coordination, prompting SpaceX to call for improved operator deconfliction while the Chinese launch provider CAS Space investigates.

2025-12-12T21:14:12.257374-08:00

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Jared Isaacman poised for NASA confirmation after Trump renomination

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

SpaceWatch Global

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

Space Intel Report

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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Musk says SpaceX will not IPO until it sends humans to Mars Elon Musk said SpaceX will not pursue an initial public offering until the company has successfully flown humans to Mars, tying any public-listing timetable to a crewed interplanetary milestone. The comment makes SpaceX’s finance strategy conditional on meeting a major program objective rather than market timing.

2025-12-12T21:14:27.714040-08:00

Musk says SpaceX will not IPO until it sends humans to Mars

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Chinese-launched spacecraft came within ~200 m of Starlink‑6079 at 560 km, SpaceX says SpaceX says a Chinese‑launched spacecraft passed within about 200 metres of its Starlink‑6079 satellite at roughly 560 km altitude after an apparent lack of coordination, prompting SpaceX to call for improved operator deconfliction while the Chinese launch provider CAS Space investigates.

2025-12-12T21:14:12.257374-08:00

Chinese-launched spacecraft came within ~200 m of Starlink‑6079 at 560 km, SpaceX says

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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

Space Intel Report

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, Telespazio and Intuitive Machines have signed a strategic cooperation to develop interoperable lunar communication and navigation infrastructure, aligning European and U.S. networks to boost performance. The agreement aims to support robotic and crewed missions, strengthen international cooperation and elevate 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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