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Space.com
• Jessica Rendall
In-orbit menstrual-cup test shows feasibility and highlights need for more menstrual-management options for long-duration missions
By Space.com: Most astronauts who menstruate pause their cycle with hormones before hitting the stars, but in the future, we'll need more options.
Universe Today
• Matthew Williams
Accident at Baikonur Destroys Maintenance Cabin, Indefinitely Halts Russia’s Crewed and Cargo Launches to the ISS
By Universe Today: A severe accident at the Baikonur Cosmodrome involving a wrecked maintenance cabin has indefinitely delayed Russia's ability to launch crewed missions and payloads to the International Space Station (ISS).
Wall Street Journal
• Berber Jin
SpaceX in Talks for $800 Billion Valuation Ahead of Potential 2026 IPO
By Wall Street Journal: The company’s CFO told investors about the transaction in recent days, say people familiar with the matter.
Witnesses Doubt NASA Will Beat China to the Moon; Former Administrator Calls Artemis 'Doomed'
By Space Policy Online: Posted: December 4, 2025 11:32 pm ET | Last Updated: December 5, 2025 8:45 am ET | Witnesses at a House Science Committee hearing on December 4, 2025 were generally pessimistic that NASA will be able to get astronauts back on the Moon before China sends taikonauts there.
satnews
Department of the Air Force Approves Conversion of SLC‑37 for SpaceX Starship‑Super Heavy Operations at Cape Canaveral
By satnews:  The Department of the Air Force (DAF) has officially issued a Record of Decision (RoD) authorizing the conversion of Space Launch Complex 37 (SLC-37) at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station into a launch and landing site for SpaceX’s Starship-Super Heavy vehicle.
International Space Station prepares for new commander, heads into final five years of planned operations
By Spaceflight Now:  After 25 years of continuous human presence, the International Space Station is heading into its final half decade of planned habitation.
Space Intel Report
• Peter B de Selding
Launchers, secure comms, LEO PNT: Spain doubles its ESA investment, moves into 4th place, ahead of UK, Belgium
By Space Intel Report: BREMEN, Germany — Spain had promised it would make a splash at the European Space Agency….
