Today In Space
Last Updated: Friday, Dec. 12, 2025, 5:11 AM PST
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SpaceNews.com
• Mustafa Bilal
Europe’s Major Space Merger: Strategic Lessons for Emerging Space Nations
By SpaceNews.com: The European space industry’s big merger: lessons for emerging space nations.
Satellite
LEO
Space Exploration & Science Missions
Commercial Space
Space Debris & Traffic Management
Policy & Regulation
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Space.com
• Sharmila Kuthunur
Large satellite constellations could permanently obscure space-telescope observations by late 2030s, scientists warn
By Space.com: "The natural question that comes up is: how many more space telescopes will be affected when all these constellations are launched?".
SpaceNews.com
$106B Ground Segment Market Enters Service‑Driven Era
By SpaceNews.com: $106B Ground Segment Market Enters Service‑Driven Era.
SpaceWatch Global
• Joshua Faleti
Planet Acquires Bedrock Research to Expand its AI-Driven Solutions
By SpaceWatch Global: Planet has acquired Bedrock Research, marking a significant step forward for the company's AI-powered global data solutions business.
SpaceNews.com
• Andrew Jones
China launches new Guowang internet satellites; Long March 12A launch with first-stage landing attempt scheduled
By SpaceNews.com: China launches new Guowang satellites, Long March 12A launch and landing attempt date set China launched new Guowang satellite internet payloads Dec. 11 as preparations advanced for a Long March 12A orbital launch and first stage landing attempt.
Supply Chain
North America
Defense Industry & Major Contractors
Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation
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European Spaceflight
• Andrew Parsonson
Avio Selects Virginia for New $500 Million US-Based Production Facility
By European Spaceflight: Italian rocker builder Avio has selected Virginia for its new $500 million US-based solid rocket motor production facility.
Payload
• Laurence Russell
VC Investors Plan for a Rich Space Future in London
By Payload: The inaugural Space Investment Conference kicked off in London this week, bringing together founders and investors to discuss the financial future of the space industry—which now has more money than ever.
