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Space.com • Roger Guillemette

From Apollo 8 to Artemis II: can a 2026 lunar flyby repeat Apollo’s 1968 lift?

On Christmas Eve 1968 Apollo 8’s crew circled the Moon and sent a message that helped steady a nation. NASA plans a similar symbolic return with Artemis II, a crewed lunar flyby targeted for early 2026 — a technical and political test for the agency and its contractors.

2025-12-24T07:07:43.666333-08:00

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Payload • Payload Staff

Top 5 Civil‑Space Stories of 2025: Budget Cuts, Staff Reductions and Leadership Turmoil

By Payload: Between budget cuts, staff reductions, and leadership changes, it’s been a chaotic and unpredictable year for the space agency.

2025-12-24T05:40:51.822823-08:00

Satellite LEO Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation Commercial Space Asia-Pacific (APAC)

swarajyamag.com • Arun Dhital

ISRO’s LVM3 ‘Baahubali’ launches record 6,100‑kg BlueBird‑2 for AST SpaceMobile

By swarajyamag.com: News Brief Arun Dhital Dec 24, 2025, 10:53 AM GMT+5:30 | Updated 10:53 AM GMT+5:30 Save & read from anywhere! Bookmark stories for easy access on any device or the Swarajya app.

SpaceNews.com

ISRO LVM3 launches AST SpaceMobile’s BlueBird‑6, beginning rollout of large‑antenna direct‑to‑device constellation

ibtimes.com

ISRO BlueBird Block-2 Launch Becomes Crucial Test of India's Rocket Reliability

Also: ANI News Agency, Economic Times and 9 more

2025-12-23T21:25:45.187790-08:00

Europe ESA Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation Commercial Space

European Spaceflight • Andrew Parsonson

Avio launch deal raises questions over Vega E and Vega Next timeline and value

By European Spaceflight: Avio’s latest Vega C launch deals raise new questions about the timeline, role, and long-term value of Vega E and the future Vega Next rocket.

2025-12-23T22:03:57.991566-08:00

Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation Commercial Space

NASA Spaceflight

SpaceX advances assembly of Super Heavy Booster 19 as Starship Flight 12 targets 2026 launch

By NASA Spaceflight: SpaceX is rapidly advancing the assembly of Super Heavy Booster 19 at its Starbase facility,….

Also: weheadedtomars.com and keeptrack.space

2025-12-23T15:48:09.459591-08:00

FCC Satellite Commercial Space Space Policy & International Cooperation Policy & Regulation

satnews • SatNews Staff

FCC’s 'Delete' Agenda Targets Space Bureau, Raises Concerns for Satellite Industry

By satnews: By Abbey White, Staff Writer, SatNews The Velocity Pivot In Washington, modernization is usually a euphemism for forming a committee to study a problem.

2025-12-23T20:20:57.856056-08:00

Satellite Supply Chain Commercial Space

Space Intel Report • Peter B de Selding

Synspective shares double in 12 months as firm moves to ramp radar‑satellite production

By Space Intel Report: LA PLATA, Maryland — Radar satellite constellation operator Synspective Inc. of Japan reported a 4% increase….

2025-12-23T09:46:57.805949-08:00

Defense Industry & Major Contractors Commercial Space

Via Satellite • Rachel Jewett

Sidus Space Looks to Raise $25M in Public Offering

By Via Satellite: Space and defense technology company Sidus Space aims to raise $25 million in a public offering announced Dec. 22.

2025-12-23T07:50:39.012685-08:00

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