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SpaceNews.com • Emma Gatti

ESA’s Human and Robotic Exploration Programs Face Budget Shortfall, Threatening Mission Timelines

By SpaceNews.com: Europe’s Human and Robotic Exploration hit by budget shortfall.

Also: Fortune and euractiv.com
2025-11-27T12:22:30.681208-08:00
ISS   Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation   Space Exploration & Science Missions   Human Spaceflight & Space Stations   Space Policy & International Cooperation   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact  
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DW • Louis Oelofse

Baikonur launch pad damaged after Soyuz MS-28 liftoff; investigation under way

By DW: The launch pad at the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan was damaged after the Soyuz MS-28 mission lifted off.

Also: Business Insider, militarnyi.com and spacescout.info
2025-11-27T15:47:43.154752-08:00
Satellite   Europe   ESA   Defense Budgets & Spending   Space Exploration & Science Missions   Space Policy & International Cooperation   Space Defense & Militarization   Policy & Regulation   Cybersecurity (Cyber Threats & Protection)  
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Space Intel Report • Peter B de Selding

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….

Also: Payload, Space Daily, ESA, politico.eu, SpaceQ, The Independent and 13 more
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