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Space.com • Josh Dinner

Return to the Moon in 2026: Artemis II and a crowded commercial lunar year

NASA’s Artemis II will return humans to the Moon in 2026, kick‑starting a year crowded with national and commercial lunar activity — including accelerated Chinese launch plans and heightened SpaceX involvement — that will reshape procurement, launch cadence and industrial priorities across the space sector.

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2026-01-02T09:07:54.883664-08:00

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Ars Technica • Eric Berger

Russian ISS segment leak halts after five years; NASA and Roscosmos continue monitoring

By Ars Technica: NASA and Roscosmos continue to monitor and investigate the previously observed cracks.".

2026-01-02T08:02:53.916700-08:00

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Space Intel Report • Peter B de Selding

Globalstar plans 48-satellite constellation and $1B investment as it seeks U.S. license

By Space Intel Report: LA PLATA, Maryland — Mobile satellite services provider Globalstar said its new constellation being built….

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2026-01-02T09:05:45.858054-08:00

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European 2026 Launch Schedule: Ariane 6, Vega C, Spectrum, MaiaSpace and PLD Space Miura 5 Overview

By European Spaceflight: A full overview of European rocket launches planned for 2026, including Ariane 6, Vega C, Isar Aerospace Spectrum, MaiaSpace, and PLD Space Miura 5.

2026-01-02T07:07:54.021157-08:00

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Via Satellite • Rachel Jewett

Space Force Awards VOX Space $35M Contract for Three Dedicated LauncherOne Launches

By Via Satellite: The U.S. Space Force (USSF) has awarded Virgin Orbit subsidiary VOX Space a $35 million contract to launch three dedicated missions using its LauncherOne.

2026-01-02T05:01:46.103048-08:00

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SpaceWatch Global • Torsten Kriening

Inside the DLR: Prof. Dr. Anke Kaysser‑Pyzalla on the 2025 National Security & Space Defence Review (Space Cafe Radio)

By SpaceWatch Global: Torsten Kriening sits down with Inside the DLR: National Security and Space Defense review 2025 with Prof. Dr. Anke Kaysser-Pyzalla, DLR.

2026-01-02T02:45:42.939405-08:00

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European Spaceflight • Andrew Parsonson

ESA Approves Development of Denmark’s First Lunar Mission, Targeted Launch in 2029

By European Spaceflight: ESA has given the green light for the development of Denmark’s first mission to the Moon to proceed, with its launch currently expected in 2029.

2026-01-02T00:25:51.299307-08:00

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SpaceWatch Global • Joshua Faleti

GomSpace Secures 50MSEK Contract with Leading European Defense firm

By SpaceWatch Global: GomSpace has announced securing a contract from a leading European Defense company for a Space R&D program.

2026-01-02T02:45:43.307007-08:00

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Return to the Moon in 2026: Artemis II and a crowded commercial lunar year

Russian ISS segment leak halts after five years; NASA and Roscosmos continue monitoring

Globalstar plans 48-satellite constellation and $1B investment as it seeks U.S. license

European 2026 Launch Schedule: Ariane 6, Vega C, Spectrum, MaiaSpace and PLD Space Miura 5 Overview

Space Force Awards VOX Space $35M Contract for Three Dedicated LauncherOne Launches

Inside the DLR: Prof. Dr. Anke Kaysser‑Pyzalla on the 2025 National Security & Space Defence Review (Space Cafe Radio)

ESA Approves Development of Denmark’s First Lunar Mission, Targeted Launch in 2029

GomSpace Secures 50MSEK Contract with Leading European Defense firm

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