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Top Civil‑Space Stories of 2025: Budget Cuts, Staff Reductions and Leadership Turmoil

2025 was a chaotic year for civil space, driven by major budget cuts, workforce reductions and leadership turnover across agencies, forcing program delays, reshaped priorities and strained international partnerships. This roundup highlights five defining civil‑space developments that altered exploration and science timelines and risk profiles.

2025-12-24T05:40:51.822823-08:00

Satellite LEO Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation Commercial Space Asia-Pacific (APAC)

swarajyamag.com • Arun Dhital

ISRO’s LVM3 ‘Baahubali’ launches record 6,100‑kg BlueBird‑2 for AST SpaceMobile

By swarajyamag.com: News Brief Arun Dhital Dec 24, 2025, 10:53 AM GMT+5:30 | Updated 10:53 AM GMT+5:30 Save & read from anywhere! Bookmark stories for easy access on any device or the Swarajya app.

SpaceNews.com

ISRO LVM3 launches AST SpaceMobile’s BlueBird‑6, beginning rollout of large‑antenna direct‑to‑device constellation

ibtimes.com

ISRO BlueBird Block-2 Launch Becomes Crucial Test of India's Rocket Reliability

Also: ANI News Agency, Economic Times and 9 more

2025-12-23T21:25:45.187790-08:00

Europe ESA Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation Commercial Space

European Spaceflight • Andrew Parsonson

Avio launch deal raises questions over Vega E and Vega Next timeline and value

By European Spaceflight: Avio’s latest Vega C launch deals raise new questions about the timeline, role, and long-term value of Vega E and the future Vega Next rocket.

2025-12-23T22:03:57.991566-08:00

Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation Commercial Space

NASA Spaceflight

SpaceX advances assembly of Super Heavy Booster 19 as Starship Flight 12 targets 2026 launch

By NASA Spaceflight: SpaceX is rapidly advancing the assembly of Super Heavy Booster 19 at its Starbase facility,….

Also: weheadedtomars.com and keeptrack.space

2025-12-23T15:48:09.459591-08:00

FCC Satellite Commercial Space Space Policy & International Cooperation Policy & Regulation

satnews • SatNews Staff

FCC’s 'Delete' Agenda Targets Space Bureau, Raises Concerns for Satellite Industry

By satnews: By Abbey White, Staff Writer, SatNews The Velocity Pivot In Washington, modernization is usually a euphemism for forming a committee to study a problem.

2025-12-23T20:20:57.856056-08:00

Satellite Supply Chain Commercial Space

Space Intel Report • Peter B de Selding

Synspective shares double in 12 months as firm moves to ramp radar‑satellite production

By Space Intel Report: LA PLATA, Maryland — Radar satellite constellation operator Synspective Inc. of Japan reported a 4% increase….

2025-12-23T09:46:57.805949-08:00

Defense Industry & Major Contractors Commercial Space

Via Satellite • Rachel Jewett

Sidus Space Looks to Raise $25M in Public Offering

By Via Satellite: Space and defense technology company Sidus Space aims to raise $25 million in a public offering announced Dec. 22.

2025-12-23T07:50:39.012685-08:00

ATC Aviation Safety & Regulation Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation Space Debris & Traffic Management Policy & Regulation

Flying Magazine • Jack Daleo

Report: SpaceX Delayed Notification to FAA After Starship Explosion Despite FAA Activating Debris Response Areas

By Flying Magazine: SpaceX reportedly informed the FAA about the mishap after the agency had already activated debris response areas.

Also: orbitaltoday.com

2025-12-23T06:08:31.428535-08:00

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Top Civil‑Space Stories of 2025: Budget Cuts, Staff Reductions and Leadership Turmoil

ISRO’s LVM3 ‘Baahubali’ launches record 6,100‑kg BlueBird‑2 for AST SpaceMobile

ISRO LVM3 launches AST SpaceMobile’s BlueBird‑6, beginning rollout of large‑antenna direct‑to‑device constellation

ISRO BlueBird Block-2 Launch Becomes Crucial Test of India's Rocket Reliability

Avio launch deal raises questions over Vega E and Vega Next timeline and value

SpaceX advances assembly of Super Heavy Booster 19 as Starship Flight 12 targets 2026 launch

FCC’s 'Delete' Agenda Targets Space Bureau, Raises Concerns for Satellite Industry

Synspective shares double in 12 months as firm moves to ramp radar‑satellite production

Sidus Space Looks to Raise $25M in Public Offering

Report: SpaceX Delayed Notification to FAA After Starship Explosion Despite FAA Activating Debris Response Areas

Top 5 Civil‑Space Stories of 2025: Budget Cuts, Staff Reductions and Leadership Turmoil

Avio launch deal raises questions over Vega E and Vega Next timeline and value

FCC’s 'Delete' Agenda Targets Space Bureau, Raises Concerns for Satellite Industry