Payload
• Douglas Gorman
Payload
• Douglas Gorman
Today In Space
Last Updated: Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2025, 5:49 AM PST
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Middle East
Human Spaceflight & Space Stations
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FlightGlobal
• Murdo Morrison
The next frontier: UAE's rapid rise as a regional space power
By FlightGlobal: It may not have had the speed of the race to the Moon in the 1960s, but for a nation that launched its first satellite only at the dawn of this century, the United Arab Emirates' ascent as a space power has been stellar.
SpaceWatch Global
• Joshua Faleti
SCHOTT Launches High-Performance Cover Glass for Next-Generation Space Solar Cells
By SpaceWatch Global: SCHOTT has announced its SCHOTT® Solar Glass exos, an innovative solar cell cover glass designed for next-generation space missions.
SpaceWatch Global
• Joshua Faleti
OroraTech and Earth Fire Alliance partner to scale global space-based wildfire intelligence for responders
By SpaceWatch Global: OroraTech and Earth Fire Alliance have announced a new partnership aimed at transforming access to wildfire data for responders worldwide.
Europe
ESA
North America
Defense Industry & Major Contractors
Commercial Space
Space Policy & International Cooperation
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theglobeandmail.com
• Doug Saunders
Canada to increase funding to European Space Agency over several years
By theglobeandmail.com: Joly announces $530-million investment as Ottawa seeks closer ties with Europe.
European Spaceflight
Canada Commits $528.5M to ESA Programmes, Deepening Industrial and Scientific Partnership
SpaceWatch Africa
Canada Deepens Space Ties with Europe Through Historic Investment
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Space.com
• Mike Wall
SpaceX launches Starlink batch on Falcon 9 — 148th Falcon 9 flight of the year
By Space.com: It was the 148th Falcon 9 launch of the year.
Europe
Commercial Space
Space Policy & International Cooperation
Policy & Regulation
Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact
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SpaceNews.com
• Jeff Foust
U.S. government and industry warn draft EU Space Act could ‘stifle innovation’
By SpaceNews.com: A U.S. government official warned that a draft European space law could “stifle innovation,” as other countries also assess its potential impacts.
Europe
Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation
Space Policy & International Cooperation
Policy & Regulation
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SpaceNews.com
• Jeff Foust
European officials push for independent space capabilities amid continued reliance on foreign launch services
By SpaceNews.com: European government officials stressed the need to build strong, autonomous space capabilities, even as Europe still relies on foreign launches.
