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Payload • Payload Staff

Trump administration proposal to dismantle NCAR could impair space‑science capabilities

By SpaceNews.com: A proposal by the Trump administration to dismantle a leading atmospheric science center would also have implications for space science.

2025-12-29T07:10:05.803516-08:00

China Satellite Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation Commercial Space Space Policy & International Cooperation

SpaceWatch Global • Torsten Kriening

Space Café Radio — China’s Space Industry: Advancements and Strategic Directions (with Blaine Curcio)

By SpaceWatch Global: We talk about the advancements and strategic directions of China's space industry with guest Blaine Curcio,.

2025-12-29T04:10:32.769068-08:00

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SpaceWatch Global • Joshua Faleti

Belgium, Bulgaria, Lithuania and Luxembourg Join EU Space Surveillance and Tracking Partnership

By SpaceWatch Global: With the adoption of the European Commission's Implementing Decision Belgium, Bulgaria, Lithuania and Luxembourg are now EU SST Members.

2025-12-29T04:10:34.218715-08:00

Human Spaceflight & Space Stations Commercial Space Space Policy & International Cooperation

SpaceWatch Global • Joshua Faleti

Starlab Secures Investment from Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Bank to Advance Commercial Space‑Station Technologies

By SpaceWatch Global: Starlab has received an investment from SuMI Trust Bank to support its efforts in developing and commercializing space station technologies.

2025-12-29T01:46:51.329211-08:00

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European Spaceflight • Andrew Parsonson

ESA Cancels Call to Procure Commercial Cargo Services to the ISS

By European Spaceflight: The European Space Agency has cancelled a call to procure commercial cargo services to the ISS, citing “programmatic adjustments.”.

2025-12-28T22:08:35.339766-08:00

Space Exploration & Science Missions

Universe Today • Mark Thompson

Hubble Reveals Chaos in the Largest Planet Nursery Ever Seen

By Universe Today: Astronomers using the Hubble Space Telescope have discovered the largest planet forming disk ever observed around a young star, stretching nearly 40 times the diameter of our Solar System.

Also: asdnews.com and thedebrief.org

2025-12-28T22:08:31.932468-08:00

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Stars and Stripes • Associated Press

Russia sends 3 Iranian satellites into orbit, report says

By Stars and Stripes: Russian President Vladimir Putin, left, and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian pose for a photo during their meeting at the Kremlin in Moscow, Russia, Friday, Jan.

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Iran Confirms Operational Status of Three Domestic Satellites (Zafar-2, Paya, Kowsar) After Soyuz Launch

Space Daily

Russia conducts launch of three Iranian satellites, Tehran says

Also: news.ssbcrack.com, South China Morning Post and 4 more

2025-12-28T13:44:36.022305-08:00

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