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Last Updated: Wednesday, Nov. 12, 2025, 11:54 PM PST

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SpaceNews.comAndrew Jones

China Closes Airspace as Shenzhou Prepares for Landing Following Suspected Debris Strike

By SpaceNews.com: Airspace closure suggests China is preparing for a Shenzhou landing after debris impact scare China issued an airspace closure notice, suggesting preparations for a spacecraft landing days after a suspected debris strike delayed the planned return of Shenzhou-20.

2025-11-12T14:53:44.968382-08:00
Space Intel ReportPeter B de Selding

France pledges $4.9B for 2026–2030 military space and $18.5B for civil space, including ESA/EU contributions

By Space Intel Report: LA PLATA, Maryland — French President Emmanuel Macron said France had reshuffled its budget to provide….

2025-11-12T12:15:40.315890-08:00
relativityspace.comElliott Davis

SES Expands Multi-Launch Agreement with Relativity Space for Terran R to Serve GEO and MEO Satellites

By relativityspace.com: New contract adds launch services for SES’s GEO or MEO satellites.

2025-11-12T07:09:26.515068-08:00
Universe TodayMark Thompson

When Space Junk Comes Home

By Universe Today: When a chunk of SpaceX rocket debris crashed into a Polish warehouse this year, it exposed a troubling reality, that the international laws governing space accidents were written for a world where only governments launched rockets.

2025-11-12T11:24:48.768867-08:00
TechCrunchSean O'Kane

Blue Origin again delays New Glenn's second launch due to solar storms

By TechCrunch: The same solar activity that's been lighting up the night sky in North America is causing this particular delay.

2025-11-12T07:39:51.616555-08:00