ISS   Human Spaceflight & Space Stations   Commercial Space   Space Policy & International Cooperation  
European Spaceflight • Andrew Parsonson

ESA cancels call to procure commercial ISS cargo services

The European Space Agency has cancelled a planned procurement call to acquire commercial cargo services for the International Space Station, citing "programmatic adjustments." The unexpected cancellation pauses ESA's effort to contract additional commercial logistics capacity for ISS resupply and could reshape timing for European cargo access and procurement decisions.

2025-12-28T22:08:35.339766-08:00
Satellite   LEO   Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation   Space Policy & International Cooperation   Space Defense & Militarization   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact  
Stars and Stripes • Associated Press

Russia sends 3 Iranian satellites into orbit, report says

By Stars and Stripes: Russian President Vladimir Putin, left, and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian pose for a photo during their meeting at the Kremlin in Moscow, Russia, Friday, Jan.

Also: South China Morning Post and 4 more
2025-12-28T13:44:36.022305-08:00
Satellite   Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation   Commercial Space   Space Debris & Traffic Management  
Universe Today • Andy Tomaswick

Design-for-Demise Dilemma: Unintended Consequences of Smallsat End-of-Life Practices

By Universe Today: At the end of their lives, most satellites fall to their death. Many of the smaller ones, including most of those going up as part of the “mega-constellations” currently under construction, are intended to burn up in the atmosphere.

2025-12-28T07:44:42.241739-08:00
Mars   Space Exploration & Science Missions  
Space.com • Keith Cooper

The top astronomical discoveries of 2025

By Space.com: From new exoplanetary neighbors and a weakening dark energy to the best evidence for life on Mars and an interstellar comet that's got everyone talking, 2025 has been jam-packed with astronomical excitement and revelation.

2025-12-28T03:03:10.434535-08:00