Today In Space
Last Updated: Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2025, 9:25 AM PST
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Ars Technica
• John Timmer
Study: Planned satellite constellations could overwhelm future orbiting telescopes
By Ars Technica: Planned orbital observatories would see satellites cross nearly all of their images.
Space.com
• Andrew Jones
Europe selects industrial partners for Argonaut lunar lander ahead of planned 2030 mission
By Space.com: The robotic Argonaut is scheduled to fly its first mission in 2030.
European Spaceflight
• Andrew Parsonson
French Court Finds CNES Liable for Destroying Protected Habitat at Former Diamant Launch Site; Orders Restoration and Compensation
By European Spaceflight: CNES has been found liable for destroying protected habitats at the former Diamant launch site, with a court ordering restoration and compensation measures.
SpaceNews.com
• Jason Rainbow
SLI bets on satellite leasing with $200 million commitment to AscendArc
By SpaceNews.com: Asset-financing specialist SLI plans to buy two small GEO satellites from U.S. startup AscendArc in a deal valued at more than $200 million, betting that operators will increasingly choose to lease spacecraft rather than buy them outright.
SpaceNews.com
Meet the recipients of the 2025 SpaceNews Icon Awards
By SpaceNews.com: Honoring excellence and innovation among space professionals, companies, and organizations this year.
SpaceNews.com
• Sandra Erwin
Shield AI and Sedaro demonstrate autonomous on‑orbit satellite operations
By SpaceNews.com: Shield AI partners with Sedaro to demonstrate autonomous satellite operations Shield AI partners with Sedaro to demonstrate autonomous satellite operations.
SpaceNews.com
• Felix von Schubert
Germany’s space defense strategy marks a turning point. Private investors must now respond
By SpaceNews.com: Germany’s space defense strategy marks a turning point. Private investors must now respond.
