Today In Space
Last Updated: Thursday, Oct. 23, 2025, 2:08 PM PDT
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Space Intel Report
• Peter B de Selding
ESA completes review of $25.5B programme ahead of ministerial meeting; UK‑led 'Truths' proposal dropped
By Space Intel Report: LA PLATA, Maryland — The European Space Agency (ESA) has put the entire package of program….
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ESA
NASA Spaceflight
• Chris Bergin; Ryan Caton
NASA leadership battle intensifies as US President Trump weighs Jared Isaacman vs. Sean Duffy
By NASA Spaceflight: A high-stakes contest for NASA’s next permanent Administrator is unfolding, pitting billionaire private astronaut Jared….
SpaceNews.com
• Andrew Jones
China expands classified geostationary satellite series with Long March 5 launch
By SpaceNews.com: China expands classified geostationary satellite series with Long March 5 launch China launched the latest in a series of clandestine satellites Thursday, using the country’s most powerful rocket to send the spacecraft to geosynchronous transfer orbit.
Space Policy & International Cooperation
Space Defense & Militarization
Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact
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Space.com
• Jessie Hamill-Stewart
UK Space Command: Russia is targeting UK satellites weekly — implications and responses
By Space.com: Russia is targeting UK space infrastructure, and in particular military satellites, on a weekly basis, according to the head of UK Space Command.
Space.com
• Tereza Pultarova
NVIDIA GPU bound for orbit next month as push for in‑space data centres accelerates
By Space.com: "In 10 years, nearly all new data centers will be being built in outer space.".
Moon
Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation
Space Exploration & Science Missions
Human Spaceflight & Space Stations
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SpaceQ
• Elizabeth Howell
How Artemis 2's Orion spacecraft will house four astronauts for a 10-day moon mission
By SpaceQ: In the first hours after Artemis 2 leaves Earth for its historic moon mission, which could be as early as February 2026. the astronauts will do a practice docking in their Lockheed Martin Orion spacecraft.
Air & Space Forces Mag
• Courtney Albon
US Space Force to Award $905M for Maneuverable Commercial GEO Satellite Fleet
By Air & Space Forces Mag: The Space Force plans to award $905 million in contracts, starting this year, to form a fleet of maneuverable commercial satellites in GEO.
