Today In Space
Last Updated: Friday, Dec. 12, 2025, 4:47 AM PST
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SpaceNews.com
• Jeff Foust
NASA advances heliophysics mission into next phase
By SpaceNews.com: NASA has selected a heliophysics mission to move into the next phase of development amid broader concerns about the state of the field.
SpaceNews.com
$106B Ground Segment Market Enters Service‑Driven Era
By SpaceNews.com: $106B Ground Segment Market Enters Service‑Driven Era.
SpaceWatch Global
• Joshua Faleti
Planet Acquires Bedrock Research to Expand its AI-Driven Solutions
By SpaceWatch Global: Planet has acquired Bedrock Research, marking a significant step forward for the company's AI-powered global data solutions business.
SpaceNews.com
• Andrew Jones
China launches new Guowang internet satellites; Long March 12A launch with first-stage landing attempt scheduled
By SpaceNews.com: China launches new Guowang satellites, Long March 12A launch and landing attempt date set China launched new Guowang satellite internet payloads Dec. 11 as preparations advanced for a Long March 12A orbital launch and first stage landing attempt.
European Spaceflight
• Andrew Parsonson
Avio Selects Virginia for New $500 Million US-Based Production Facility
By European Spaceflight: Italian rocker builder Avio has selected Virginia for its new $500 million US-based solid rocket motor production facility.
Payload
• Laurence Russell
VC Investors Plan for a Rich Space Future in London
By Payload: The inaugural Space Investment Conference kicked off in London this week, bringing together founders and investors to discuss the financial future of the space industry—which now has more money than ever.
SpaceNews.com
• Jeff Foust
NASA astrophysics director offers optimistic vision despite budget uncertainty
By SpaceNews.com: The head of NASA’s astrophysics division offered an upbeat assessment of upcoming missions, a stark contrast to the agency’s budget proposal six months ago.
