Today In Space
Last Updated: Sunday, Nov. 30, 2025, 2:46 PM PST
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China’s Shijian-21 and Shijian-25 separate after pioneering geostationary refueling tests
By SpaceNews.com: China’s Shijian spacecraft separate after pioneering geosynchronous orbit refueling tests AChina’s experimental Shijian-21 and Shijian-25 satellites have separated in geosynchronous orbit after being docked for months conducting apparent low-profile on-orbit refueling tests.
James Webb Space Telescope spies mysterious high-energy radiation in star nursery
By Space.com: "Young stars are not capable of being a source of radiation. So we should not expect it.".
Italy launches eight Eaglet II Earth‑observation satellites on SpaceX Falcon 9 for IRIDE program
By weheadedtomars.com: Italy enhances Earth observation with the launch of 8 Eaglet II satellites, improving data capabilities for monitoring land use, water management, and public safety.
€900M+ Committed to ESA’s European Launcher Challenge, Led by Germany, France, UK and Spain
By European Spaceflight: Over €900 million has been committed to ESA’s European Launcher Challenge, with the bulk of funding coming from Germany, France, the UK, and Spain.
SpaceX begins stacking Booster 19 amid ongoing investigation into Booster 18 anomaly
By NASA Spaceflight: Following the anomaly with Booster 18, SpaceX is pushing ahead with the construction of Booster….
Unsecured 20-ton service platform discovered before Soyuz launch
By Ars Technica: “We are going to learn just how important the ISS is to leadership.”….
SpaceX to launch 140 spacecraft on Transporter-15 rideshare
By Spaceflight Now:  Update Nov. 28, 5:45 p.m. EST (2345 UTC): SpaceX deployed all payloads designed to separate from the rocket.