Today In Space
Last Updated: Thursday, Dec. 4, 2025, 6:47 AM PST
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Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation
Space Exploration & Science Missions
Human Spaceflight & Space Stations
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Spaceflight Now
• Will Robinson-Smith
Orion hatch 'blemish' forces delay of Artemis 2 launch‑day rehearsal
By Spaceflight Now:  The four astronauts who are to fly a loop around the Moon next year on the Artemis 2 mission were supposed to board their Orion capsule on Nov.
UAV Development & Drone Programs
Satellite
Europe
Space Policy & International Cooperation
Policy & Regulation
Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact
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politico.eu
• Claudia Chiappa
Europe to monitor drug traffickers from space and drones under new five-year strategy
By politico.eu: “We send the drug lords and their organizations a clear message: Europe is fighting back,” said Commissioner Magnus Brunner as he unveiled a five-year drugs strategy.
Satellite
Commercial Space
Space Policy & International Cooperation
Space Debris & Traffic Management
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SpaceNews.com
• Sandra Erwin
The Overlooked Space Race: On‑Orbit Servicing and Extending Satellite Life
By SpaceNews.com: The overlooked space race: keeping satellites alive.
Wall Street Journal
• Berber Jin
Exclusive: Sam Altman Explored Deal to Build a Rocket Company to Compete with SpaceX
By Wall Street Journal: The OpenAI chief executive has looked to put together funds to either acquire or partner with a rocket company.
Satellite
Europe
Defense Industry & Major Contractors
Commercial Space
Space Defense & Militarization
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Janes
Portugal’s Air Force orders first fully owned Iceye SAR satellite as company launches five more
By Janes: The Portuguese Air Force and Finnish synthetic aperture radar (SAR) company Iceye signed a contract on 2 December for Portugal's first fully owned SAR satellite.
Payload
• Jacqueline Feldscher
Jared Isaacman Says His Ties to SpaceX Were Strictly Business
By Payload: “In that respect, my relationship is no different than that of NASA,” he said.
ATC
Aviation Safety & Regulation
Space Policy & International Cooperation
Space Debris & Traffic Management
Policy & Regulation
Australian Aviation
• Stephen Kuper
CASA and Australian Space Agency formalise cooperation to align spaceflight and air navigation rules
By Australian Aviation: The agreement sets out a formal framework for closer cooperation, improved information sharing and clearer alignment between spaceflight and air navigation rules, a move officials say will build industry confidence as Australia’s space sector continues to expand.
