Reuters
Uganda's government has imposed restrictions on imports of SpaceX's Starlink satellite‑internet equipment weeks before a national election, a move opposition parties say raises the risk of another state‑orchestrated internet blackout. The limits target terminal hardware and come as political tensions escalate.
SpaceNews.com
• Andrew Jones
By SpaceNews.com: Long March 12A reaches orbit in first reusable launch attempt, but landing fails A first launch of the Long March 12A Chinese state-owned reusable rocket reached orbit late Monday, but attempted recovery of the first stage downrange failed.
Space.com
• Mike Wall
By Space.com: Innospace tried to make history on Monday night (Dec. 22), but it didn't work out.
SpaceNews.com
• Jeff Foust
By SpaceNews.com: Tory Bruno, the longtime chief executive of United Launch Alliance, is leaving the joint venture for another opportunity.
Via Satellite
• Rachel Jewett
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.
Aerospace America
• Keith Button
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.
satnews
• SatNews Staff
By satnews:  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.
Space.com
• Andrew Jones
By Space.com: Qingzhou is a lighter and potentially lower-cost alternative to China's Tianzhou freighter.
