Today In Space
Last Updated: Saturday, Nov. 29, 2025, 8:05 PM PST
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SpaceX begins stacking Booster 19 amid ongoing investigation into Booster 18 anomaly
By NASA Spaceflight: Following the anomaly with Booster 18, SpaceX is pushing ahead with the construction of Booster….
Unsecured 20-ton service platform discovered before Soyuz launch
By Ars Technica: “We are going to learn just how important the ISS is to leadership.”….
SpaceX to launch 140 spacecraft on Transporter-15 rideshare
By Spaceflight Now:  Update Nov. 28, 5:45 p.m. EST (2345 UTC): SpaceX deployed all payloads designed to separate from the rocket.
Transporter-15 rideshare mission launches 140 payloads
ESA Funds Two ISS Cargo-Return Demos, Agrees to Be Anchor Customer for Commercial LEO Return Services
By European Spaceflight: ESA has committed to funding two ISS cargo return service demo missions and to serve as an anchor customer for a future commercial LEO cargo return service.
Varda Space launches its fifth mission, extends run of AFRL test flights
By SpaceNews.com: Varda Space launches its fifth mission, extends run of AFRL test flights Varda Space launches its fifth mission, extends run of AFRL test flights.
ESA ministers approve funding for IRIS2 secure satellite communications technology, with Germany among backers
By Space Intel Report: BREMEN, Germany — European Space Agency (ESA) governments have agreed to support the agency’s continued contributions….
ESA CM25 Sets Record €22.1bn Budget — Exploration Programs and the UK Come Up Short
Nancy Grace Roman Has Been Shaken, Frozen, and Screamed At. Now It's Ready For Its Next Round of Tests
By Universe Today: The Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope continues its inexorable march toward launch. It recently completed another series of tests that brings it a few steps closer to a launch pad in Florida.