China   Satellite   Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation   Commercial Space   Space Policy & International Cooperation   Space Debris & Traffic Management  
Space.com • Mike Wall

Spacecraft from Chinese launch nearly slammed into Starlink satellite, SpaceX says

Space.com reports: "As far as we know, no coordination or deconfliction with existing satellites operating in space was performed, resulting in a 200 meter close approach between one of the deployed satellites and STARLINK-6079 (56120) at 560 km altitude.".

Also: PCMag and dailygalaxy.com
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Today In Space

Last Updated: Saturday, Dec. 13, 2025, 2:04 AM PST

2025-12-13T02:04:43.350014-08:00 2025-12-13T02:04:43.350014-08:00 (2025-12-13T02:04:43.350014-08:00)

China   LEO   Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation   Space Exploration & Science Missions   Human Spaceflight & Space Stations  
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SpaceNews.com • Andrew Jones

China plans 2026 debut of Long March 10 rocket for crewed lunar and LEO missions

By SpaceNews.com: China plans 2026 debut of new rocket for crewed lunar and LEO missions China is building towards a debut Long March 10 rocket launch in what will be a major test for the country’s crewed lunar landing plans.

2025-12-12T09:51:57.289178-08:00
Defense Budgets & Spending   Commercial Space   Space Defense & Militarization   Policy & Regulation  
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Breaking Defense • Theresa Hitchens

US Space Force warns SBIR reauthorization impasse is delaying Rapid Capabilities Office programs

By Breaking Defense: The Space Rapid Capabilities Office already is seeing an impact from the congressional impasse on reauthorizing Pentagon use of Small Business Innovation Program grants, Director Kelly Hammett said.

Also: Defense Daily
2025-12-12T13:01:21.911375-08:00
Satellite   LEO   Space Exploration & Science Missions   Commercial Space   Space Debris & Traffic Management   Policy & Regulation  
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Space.com • Sharmila Kuthunur

Large satellite constellations could permanently obscure space-telescope observations by late 2030s, scientists warn

By Space.com: "The natural question that comes up is: how many more space telescopes will be affected when all these constellations are launched?".

Also: Spaceflight Now, Satellite News Network and spacetoday.net
2025-12-12T03:06:45.877546-08:00