SpaceNews.comAndrew Jones

China’s Shijian-21 and Shijian-25 separate after pioneering geostationary refueling tests

SpaceNews.com reports: China’s Shijian spacecraft separate after pioneering geosynchronous orbit refueling tests AChina’s experimental Shijian-21 and Shijian-25 satellites have separated in geosynchronous orbit after being docked for months conducting apparent low-profile on-orbit refueling tests.

2025-11-30T11:25:03.863485-08:00

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weheadedtomars.comWe Headed to Mars

Italy launches eight Eaglet II Earth‑observation satellites on SpaceX Falcon 9 for IRIDE program

By weheadedtomars.com: Italy enhances Earth observation with the launch of 8 Eaglet II satellites, improving data capabilities for monitoring land use, water management, and public safety.

2025-11-29T12:03:57.670896-08:00
Spaceflight NowWill Robinson-Smith

SpaceX to launch 140 spacecraft on Transporter-15 rideshare

By Spaceflight Now: ![](http://spaceflightnow.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/20251128_Transporter-15_stack.jpg) Update Nov. 28, 5:45 p.m. EST (2345 UTC): SpaceX deployed all payloads designed to separate from the rocket.

2025-11-28T09:45:03.850364-08:00
European SpaceflightAndrew Parsonson

ESA Funds Two ISS Cargo-Return Demos, Agrees to Be Anchor Customer for Commercial LEO Return Services

By European Spaceflight: ESA has committed to funding two ISS cargo return service demo missions and to serve as an anchor customer for a future commercial LEO cargo return service.

2025-11-28T06:23:59.224213-08:00