Space Intel Report
• Peter B de Selding
SpainSat NG_2, a large military telecommunications satellite launched in October, now appears to be a total loss following its deployment attempts. The craft is insured for about $400 million, and operator Indra/Hisdesat is preparing a replacement tender to restore the capability.
By Spaceflight Now:  SpaceX is preparing for a late night Falcon 9 launch from Vandenberg Space Force Base on Friday, which will carry an undisclosed number of intelligence-gathering satellites for the National Reconnaissance Office.
SpaceNews.com
By SpaceNews.com: AO-Resistant Material Boosts VLEO Satellite Longevity.
Breaking Defense
By Breaking Defense: The military space sector is evolving fast. Get the latest from Space Force and industry officials on what’s next for acquisition, policy and training in a new Breaking Defense eBook.
Bloomberg
By Bloomberg: Wish them well. Next month, four astronauts are expected to board a space capsule called Orion, blast off on a rocket known as the Space Launch System, and exit low-Earth orbit for the first time since 1972, en route to a 10-day flyby of the moon.
SpaceNews.com
• James Snape, Richard Jacklin
By SpaceNews.com: The countdown to clean orbits has begun with ESA’s Zero Debris Charter.
Universe Today
• Andy Tomaswick
By Universe Today: Additive Manufacturing, more commonly known as 3D printing, will be an absolutely critical technology for any long-term settlement on another world. Its ability to take a generic input, such as plastic strips or metal powder, and turn it into any shape of tool an astronaut will need is an absolute game changer.
Reuters
• Cassell Bryan-Low, Joey Roulette
By Reuters: How SpaceX withstands Iranian attacks on Starlink is expected to be closely watched by U.S. military forces and intelligence agencies.
European Spaceflight
• Andrew Parsonson
