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SpaceWatch Global • Torsten Kriening

White House marks sixth anniversary of U.S. Space Force, reasserts space as a warfighting domain

The White House marked the sixth birthday of the U.S. Space Force, issuing a statement that reaffirmed the administration’s view of space as a critical, warfighting domain. The commemoration underscores sustained political support for the service’s operational role in national defense.

2025-12-21T23:50:01.079128-08:00
ISS   Europe   ESA   Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation   Human Spaceflight & Space Stations   Commercial Space   Space Policy & International Cooperation  
SpaceWatch Global • Joshua Faleti

NASA, ESA and Roscosmos Astronauts Set for SpaceX Crew-12 Space Station Mission

By SpaceWatch Global: As part of NASA’s Crew-12 mission, four crew members from three space agencies will launch to the ISS for a long-duration science expedition.

2025-12-21T23:50:01.079496-08:00
Satellite   Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation   Asia-Pacific (APAC)  
english.kyodonews.net • KYODO NEWS

Japan’s H3 Rocket Fails to Reach Orbit, Satellite Lost — Science Ministry

By english.kyodonews.net: A Japanese H3 rocket carrying the sixth satellite in a seven-orbiter geolocation system failed to deliver its payload into orbit after liftoff on Monday, the country's science ministry said.

Also: The Independent, Space.com and global.jaxa.jp
2025-12-21T21:13:08.036271-08:00