Today In Space
Last Updated: Thursday, Dec. 11, 2025, 8:31 AM PST
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Space.com
• John Loeffler
AI-assisted system pilots free‑flying robot around ISS in first on‑orbit autonomy demo
By Space.com: "This is the first time AI has been used to help control a robot on the ISS.".
SpaceNews.com
• Sandra Erwin
BAE Systems wins $16 million DARPA award to advance autonomous satellite tasking
By SpaceNews.com: BAE Systems wins $16 million DARPA award to advance autonomous satellite tasking BAE Systems wins $16 million DARPA award to advance autonomous satellite tasking.
Space.com
• Sharmila Kuthunur
First global map of ancient Martian river basins identifies prime targets to search for past life
By Space.com: "We did the simplest thing that could be done — we just mapped them and pieced them together.".
European Spaceflight
• Andrew Parsonson
The Exploration Company Developing In‑Orbit Servicing Spacecraft for ESA’s InSPoC‑1 Programme
By European Spaceflight: The Exploration Company has revealed that it is developing a satellite servicing spacecraft as part of ESA's InSPoC-1 programme.
Payload
• Douglas Gorman
Exclusive: Fortastra Raises $8M Seed to Develop On‑Orbit Defense Satellites
By Payload: Fortastra aims to develop spacecraft to provide physical security to government and commercial sats for when that day inevitably comes.
Space Exploration & Science Missions
Commercial Space
Space Policy & International Cooperation
Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact
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SpaceNews.com
• Doug Cooke
U.S. lunar strategy needs a Plan B — and fast
By SpaceNews.com: The U.S. race to the moon: Why Plan B cannot wait.
Universe Today
• Andy Tomaswick
Using 'Light Fingerprints' to Track and Characterize Orbital Debris
By Universe Today: There are already tens of thousands of pieces of large debris in orbit, some of which pose a threat to functional satellites. Various agencies and organizations have been developing novel solutions to this problem, before it turns into full-blown Kessler Syndrome.
