Space Intel Report
• Peter B de Selding
Space Intel Report
• Peter B de Selding
Today In Space
Last Updated: Friday, Dec. 12, 2025, 9:53 AM PST
2025-12-12T09:53:33.437670-08:00 2025-12-12T09:53:33.437670-08:00 (2025-12-12T09:53:33.437670-08:00)
China
LEO
Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation
Space Exploration & Science Missions
Human Spaceflight & Space Stations
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SpaceNews.com
• Andrew Jones
China plans 2026 debut of Long March 10 rocket for crewed lunar and LEO missions
By SpaceNews.com: China plans 2026 debut of new rocket for crewed lunar and LEO missions China is building towards a debut Long March 10 rocket launch in what will be a major test for the country’s crewed lunar landing plans.
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SpaceNews.com
• Sandra Erwin
K2 Space raises $250 million to scale high-power satellite line
By SpaceNews.com: K2 Space raises $250 million to scale high-power satellite line K2 Space raises $250 million to scale high-power satellite line.
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Ars Technica
SpaceNews.com
• Sandra Erwin
Space Force Association unveils virtual ‘National Spacepower Center’ for education and wargaming
By SpaceNews.com: Space Force Association unveils virtual ‘National Spacepower Center’ for education and wargaming Space Force Association unveils virtual ‘National Spacepower Center’ for education and wargaming.
Space Intel Report
• Peter B de Selding
Planet pushes thousands-satellite vision for orbital data centers as it courts Google's 'Suncatcher' project
By Space Intel Report: LA PLATA, Maryland — Geospatial satellite fleet operator Planet Labs PBC sought to strike a balance….
Payload
• News Release
Kepler Validates Optical Links for Space‑to‑Space, Space‑to‑Ground and Space‑to‑Air; Network Nears Activation
By Payload: Kepler Communications has proven that optical technology works across multiple domains, including space-to-space, space-to-ground, and now, space-to-air.
Satellite
LEO
Space Exploration & Science Missions
Commercial Space
Space Debris & Traffic Management
Policy & Regulation
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Space.com
• Sharmila Kuthunur
Large satellite constellations could permanently obscure space-telescope observations by late 2030s, scientists warn
By Space.com: "The natural question that comes up is: how many more space telescopes will be affected when all these constellations are launched?".
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Spaceflight Now and
Satellite News Network
Satellite
Space Exploration & Science Missions
Space Policy & International Cooperation
Policy & Regulation
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SpaceNews.com
• Jeff Foust
NASA advances heliophysics mission into next phase
By SpaceNews.com: NASA has selected a heliophysics mission to move into the next phase of development amid broader concerns about the state of the field.
