Today In Space
Last Updated: Wednesday, Dec. 10, 2025, 5:09 AM PST
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SpaceNews.com
• Debra Werner
Benchmark Demonstrates High‑Throughput ASCENT Electric Thruster in Hot‑Fire Tests at Edwards AFB
By SpaceNews.com: Benchmark demonstrates high-throughput ASCENT thruster in hotfire testing at Edwards Air Force Base.
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Space.com
• Tereza Pultarova
Industrial Project in Chile Could Darken World’s Best Skies — 28 Leading Astronomers Urge Relocation
By Space.com: "We might lose the ability to observe about 30% of the faintest galaxies. We are at the point of starting to be able to see details of exoplanet atmospheres, but if the sky gets brighter, we may not be able to see those details anymore.".
Universe Today
• Andy Tomaswick
UK funds robotic welding tech for in‑orbit manufacturing as part of £17M National Space Innovation Program awards
By Universe Today: The UK is actively trying to support the infrastructure to make it a significant player in the coming age of the space economy. It recently received 560 proposals to it’s National Space Innovation Program, and handed out £17M in grants to 17 different organizations following five main themes.
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Space Daily and
SpaceWatch Africa
Satellite
Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation
Commercial Space
Sustainability & Climate Initiatives
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Payload
• Jacqueline Feldscher
Overview Energy emerges from stealth to pursue space-based solar power for terrestrial grids
By Payload: Going off-Earth to collect sunlight allows solar power to be a more reliable energy source for terrestrial industries—including at night, Overview officials say.
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SpaceNews.com
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SpaceWatch Global
• Joshua Faleti
Astroscale U.S. Signs Strategic Facility-Use Agreement with DESE Research to Establish Huntsville Presence
By SpaceWatch Global: Astroscale US has signed a Strategic Presence Statement with DESE research concerning a formal Facility Use Agreement.
satnews
Rocket Lab Qualifies Neutron ‘Hungry Hippo’ Fairing, Clearing Way for Inaugural Flight
By satnews:  SatNews December 9, 2025 — Rocket Lab has completed qualification testing for the Neutron launch vehicle’s “Hungry Hippo” fairing, a critical structural validation that clears the way for the medium-lift rocket’s inaugural flight.
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Satellite Evolution and
aeromorning.com
Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation
Human Spaceflight & Space Stations
Space Policy & International Cooperation
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European Spaceflight
• Andrew Parsonson
ESA Issues Tender for Crew Launch-Abort System to Support Post-ISS Human Spaceflight
By European Spaceflight: The European Space Agency has published a call for tender for a crew launch abort system as part of its post-ISS strategy.
