Ars Technica
• Stephen Clark
Ars Technica
• Stephen Clark
Today In Space
Last Updated: Tuesday, Dec. 16, 2025, 2:11 PM PST
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NASA Spaceflight
• Sean Yoder
Launch Roundup: Ariane 6, Falcon 9, Atlas V, and Electron launches highlight busy week
By NASA Spaceflight: Global launch activity is set to surge over the next week, with 13 missions scheduled….
Space.com
• Sharmila Kuthunur
Parker Solar Probe Observes Solar Wind 'U‑Turn', Offering Better Insights for Space Weather Forecasting
By Space.com: "Ultimately, this work may help scientists better predict the impact of space weather across the solar system on longer timescales than currently possible.".
Space Intel Report
• Peter B de Selding
Brazil’s Anatel chief urges ITU rule change to let all countries register LEO broadband systems
By Space Intel Report: WASHINGTON — The president of Brazil’s telecommunications regulator, Anatel, said current international regulations on registering global….
Via Satellite
• Rachel Jewett
ST Engineering iDirect and Capgemini to develop 5G Non‑Terrestrial Network (NTN) satellite base station
By Via Satellite: ST Engineering iDirect is working with Capgemini to develop a 5G NTN satellite base station that will enable integration between satellite and terrestrial networks.
Satellite
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Space Policy & International Cooperation
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spaceanddefense.io
• SnD admin
EU to launch two Galileo satellites (L14) on December 17 to bolster GNSS capacity and strategic autonomy
By spaceanddefense.io: Europe is set to strengthen its space-based navigation capabilities with the launch of two new Galileo satellites on December 17 (December 18 AEDT), marking the 14th mission in the programme and an important step in maintaining the European Union’s strategic autonomy in space.
Space Force
Defense Budgets & Spending
Defense Industry & Major Contractors
Space Defense & Militarization
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Breaking Defense
• Theresa Hitchens
US Space Force acquisition reform: 'Cleanup' rather than remodel
By Breaking Defense: Maj. Gen. Stephen Purdy said that if he had "a Christmas wish list" for acquisition reform, "funding flexibility" would be at the top of it.
Payload
• Jacqueline Feldscher
Space Policy 2025: Key Developments and What They Mean for Industry
By Payload: If you’ve gotten whiplash, we can’t blame you.
