Leadership   ULA   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation   Commercial Space  
SpaceNews.com • Jeff Foust

Tory Bruno resigns as United Launch Alliance CEO after nearly 12 years; interim leader to take helm

Tory Bruno resigned as CEO of United Launch Alliance, the Boeing- and Lockheed Martin-owned launch provider, effective Dec. 22, ending nearly 12 years in charge. ULA said an interim chief will lead the company; Bruno added, “My work here is now complete and I will be cheering ULA on.”

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2025-12-22T10:08:26.212050-08:00
Satellite   Commercial Space  
Aerospace America • Keith Button

SpaceWorks’ FuseBlox docking device completes first public ground test with commercial customer

By Aerospace America: Stay Up to Date Submit your email address to receive the latest industry and Aerospace America news. SpaceWorks, one of the companies aiming to create the standard docking mechanism for satellites and orbiting spacecraft, passed a development milestone earlier this month.

2025-12-22T12:23:28.449364-08:00
Satellite   Middle East   Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation   Space Policy & International Cooperation   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact  
satnews • SatNews Staff

Iran Space Agency Schedules Triple Satellite Launch from Russia’s Vostochny Cosmodrome on Dec. 28

By satnews: ![](https://news.satnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Iran-1.jpg) Despite decades of multi-layered export controls and international sanctions, Iran’s space program continues to demonstrate a persistent capability to place satellites in orbit.

2025-12-22T07:28:04.627416-08:00
Space Force   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Commercial Space   Space Defense & Militarization   Policy & Regulation  
Via Satellite • Rachel Jewett

US Space Force, Industry Push Faster Hybrid Commercial–Government Architectures to Preserve U.S. Space Superiority

By Via Satellite: U.S. Space Force leaders, defense primes, and commercial partners like Amazon Leo for Government talked resilient hybrid commercial-government architectures at the recent Spacepower event.

2025-12-22T12:04:05.633096-08:00
Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation   Space Exploration & Science Missions   Human Spaceflight & Space Stations   Asia-Pacific (APAC)  
Economic Times • Somak Raychaudhury

ISRO Targets 2026 as a Turning Point: Seven Missions, Gaganyaan Tests to Prove LVM3, Crew Escape and Re‑entry Capability

By Economic Times: As 2025 concludes, ISRO gears up for a transformative 2026 with seven missions, including crucial Gaganyaan tests. India's human spaceflight dream hinges on qualifying the LVM3, validating the Crew Escape System, and perfecting re-entry trials.

2025-12-22T10:08:06.467852-08:00