Today In Space
Last Updated: Tuesday, Dec. 9, 2025, 2:42 PM PST
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Space.com
• Robert Lea
Seven-hour gamma-ray burst — the longest ever detected — may originate from a rare class of black hole
By Space.com: "This is certainly an outburst unlike any other we've seen in the past 50 years.".
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Universe Today
Via Satellite
• Rachel Jewett
UK Regulator Ofcom Approves Direct-to-Device Regulatory Framework
By Via Satellite: U.K. regulator Ofcom authorized a framework for satellite direct-to-device services in mobile spectrum bands in the U.K.
collectSPACE
Lunar Outpost rover to study lunar dust alongside Artemis astronauts on moon
By collectSPACE: B-9 had Will Robinson. Twiki had Buck Rogers. And, of course, C-3PO and R2-D2 had Luke Skywalker. Now, in a scenario straight out of science fiction, MAPP will have whoever NASA names to the crew of the second Artemis moon landing mission.
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Ars Technica and
NASA Spaceflight
Via Satellite
• Rachel Jewett
Arianespace ships Ariane 6 hardware to French Guiana ahead of first Amazon LEO launch targeted for early 2026
By Via Satellite: Arianespace has shipped key parts of an Ariane 6 rocket to French Guiana ahead of Arianespace’s first Amazon mission, targeted for early 2026.
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SpaceWatch Africa
China
Human Spaceflight & Space Stations
Space Policy & International Cooperation
Space Debris & Traffic Management
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Space.com
• Mike Wall
Chinese astronauts inspect Shenzhou 20 after space‑debris strike; vehicle judged unfit for reentry
By Space.com: The Shenzhou 20 vehicle was deemed unfit to carry astronauts back to Earth after suffering a space junk strike.
satnews
Swedish Space Corporation (SSC) to Rebrand as “SSC Space” to Unify Global Operations
By satnews:  Swedish Space Corporation (SSC) will change its company name to SSC Space at the beginning of 2026.
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Via Satellite and
SpaceWatch Africa
Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation
Space Exploration & Science Missions
Human Spaceflight & Space Stations
Space Policy & International Cooperation
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Space.com
• Mike Wall
1st human missions to Mars should hunt for signs of life, report says
By Space.com: "The detection of life on Mars is a persistent top priority for explorers of many disciplines, and it is the top science objective in this report.".
