Satellite   Commercial Space   Space Debris & Traffic Management  
Space.com • Andrew Jones

Arkisys, Odin partner to offer insurance against space‑debris strikes by equipping satellites with Odin Nano Sensors

Arkisys and sensor developer Odin have teamed to offer insurance against space‑debris strikes by equipping Arkisys spacecraft with Odin’s Nano Sensors. The partnership pairs on‑orbit collision detection and characterization with insurance underwriting to improve satellite survivability, operations and orbital sustainability amid rising congestion.

2025-12-19T12:04:12.600579-08:00
Satellite   Commercial Space   Space Policy & International Cooperation  
Via Satellite • Rachel Jewett

NASA's PExT Payload Completes Communications Demonstrations

By Via Satellite: York Space Systems reports the Polylingual Experimental Terminal (PExT) payload completed more than 100 communication activities.

Also: asdnews.com and miragenews.com
2025-12-19T10:25:39.242395-08:00
Blue Origin   Moon   Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation   Space Exploration & Science Missions   Human Spaceflight & Space Stations   Commercial Space  
USA Today • Malcolm Denemark

2025 spaceflight in photos: Blue Origin, SpaceX, two lunar landings and the Starliner return

By USA Today: From two uncrewed lunar landings to the return of the 'stuck' Boeing Starliner astronauts, 2025 was a monumental year for spaceflight.

2025-12-19T10:40:35.838105-08:00
Satellite   Europe   Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation   Space Exploration & Science Missions   Space Policy & International Cooperation  
Space Intel Report • Peter B de Selding

ESA to boost staff 13% in 2026; exploration budget shortfall review set for Feb — Ariane 6 faces tough Galileo launch

By Space Intel Report: LA PLATA, Maryland — The European Space Agency (ESA) is increasing its staff by 13.3% in….

Also: SpaceNews.com and ESA
2025-12-19T08:38:04.030042-08:00