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Last Updated: Tuesday, Nov. 18, 2025, 6:15 AM PST
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European Spaceflight
• Andrew Parsonson
ArianeGroup–Avio extend Ariane 6 turbopump production in Italy to 2029, delaying transfer to France
By European Spaceflight: A new agreement extending Ariane 6 turbopump production in Italy until 2029 has raised concerns about the delayed transfer of production to France.
Bloomberg
• Lizette Chapman
Ursa Major Raises Funding at $600M Valuation to Advance Rocket Engine Development
By Bloomberg: Aerospace and defense tech startup Ursa Major Technologies Inc. landed a $600 million valuation in a new funding round, the latest sign that investors are eager to back companies developing new rocket technology.
SpaceNews.com
Novaspace Opens India Operations to Tap the Country’s Growing Space Economy
By SpaceNews.com: Novaspace Expands to India — Accelerating the Growth of the Nation’s Space Economy.
SpaceWatch Global
• Joshua Faleti
PLD Space to Begin MIURA 5 Launch Campaign from Teruel in Early 2026
By SpaceWatch Global: PLD Space is operating its vast test infrastructure at full capacity at the Teruel Airport in Spain for its MIURA 5 launch vehicle.
SpaceNews.com
• Jeff Foust
Dcubed to demonstrate in-orbit manufacturing of large solar arrays
By SpaceNews.com: German company Dcubed is moving into in-space manufacturing with a series of missions to demonstrate production of large solar arrays in orbit.
(FR) Space surveillance: Aldoria and ONERA ramp up with a €12 million programme
By latribune.fr: EXCLUSIF. La pépite toulousaine et le centre français de recherche aérospatiale vont déployer cinq stations multi-télescopes pour détecter de jour comme de nuit les satellites en orbite basse.
Bloomberg
• Gerry Doyle; Guy Johnson
Blue Origin shifts from rocket startup to manufacturer, says Mars is 'on radar' at Dubai Airshow
By Bloomberg: Blue Origin LLC has transformed itself into a manufacturer from beginnings as a rocket company, a top executive said at the Dubai Airshow.
