Space Intel Report
• Peter B de Selding
Space Intel Report
• Peter B de Selding
Today In Space
Last Updated: Tuesday, Dec. 16, 2025, 11:48 AM PST
2025-12-16T11:48:55.594054-08:00 2025-12-16T11:48:55.594054-08:00 (2025-12-16T11:48:55.594054-08:00)
Via Satellite
• Rachel Jewett
ST Engineering iDirect and Capgemini to develop 5G Non‑Terrestrial Network (NTN) satellite base station
By Via Satellite: ST Engineering iDirect is working with Capgemini to develop a 5G NTN satellite base station that will enable integration between satellite and terrestrial networks.
Satellite
ArianeGroup
Europe
Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation
Space Policy & International Cooperation
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spaceanddefense.io
• SnD admin
EU to launch two Galileo satellites (L14) on December 17 to bolster GNSS capacity and strategic autonomy
By spaceanddefense.io: Europe is set to strengthen its space-based navigation capabilities with the launch of two new Galileo satellites on December 17 (December 18 AEDT), marking the 14th mission in the programme and an important step in maintaining the European Union’s strategic autonomy in space.
Space Force
Defense Budgets & Spending
Defense Industry & Major Contractors
Space Defense & Militarization
Policy & Regulation
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Breaking Defense
• Theresa Hitchens
US Space Force acquisition reform: 'Cleanup' rather than remodel
By Breaking Defense: Maj. Gen. Stephen Purdy said that if he had "a Christmas wish list" for acquisition reform, "funding flexibility" would be at the top of it.
Payload
• Jacqueline Feldscher
Space Policy 2025: Key Developments and What They Mean for Industry
By Payload: If you’ve gotten whiplash, we can’t blame you.
Space.com
• Mike Wall
Japanese H3 rocket set to launch Michibiki-5 (QZSS) navigation satellite tonight — 9:10 p.m. ET
By Space.com: Liftoff is scheduled for 9:10 p.m. ET tonight (Dec. 16).
Space Force
Space Policy & International Cooperation
Space Defense & Militarization
Workforce & Skills Development
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SpaceNews.com
• SpaceNews Editor
How the Space Force trains Guardians for the future of warfare
By SpaceNews.com: How the Space Force trains Guardians for the future of warfare.
Satellite
Space Force
Defense Budgets & Spending
Defense Industry & Major Contractors
Commercial Space
Space Defense & Militarization
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Payload
• Jacqueline Feldscher
2025 Wrapped: How 'Golden Dome' Won $25B and Catalyzed a Year of Space Investment
By Payload: In 2025, Golden Dome captured the attention of the space industry. It drove hundreds of millions in venture funding, sparked the creation of new hardware (or at least new marketing specifically targeting the program), and secured $25B from Congress.
