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Last Updated: Monday, Dec. 1, 2025, 9:24 AM PST
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Damaged Shenzhou-20 spacecraft to return to Earth uncrewed for inspection
By Reuters: China's first crewed spacecraft to be ruled unfit to fly in mid-mission will be sent back to Earth for experts to assess the damage it sustained more closely, state broadcaster CCTV reported on Monday.
Cygnus XL makes first ISS cargo delivery, delivering 11,000 lb to station
By Space.com: 11,000 pounds of cargo recently arrived at the International Space Station.
Exclusive: Reditus Space Unveils Plans For Reusable Reentry Vehicle
By Payload: Reditus Space emerged from stealth with plans for a reusable reentry vehicle that can offer quick turnaround flights.
SpaceX blasts off into December with early morning Starlink launch from Florida (video)
By Space.com: Liftoff occurred at 2:44 a.m. EST on Monday (Dec. 1).
EU Space Act Explained: What Strategic Fairness Means for Industry
By SpaceNews.com: The EU Space Act: a call for true strategic fairness.
Administrators near sale of Reaction Engines' assets to preferred bidder
By FlightGlobal: Insolvency specialists handling the administration of UK firm Reaction Engines appear to be slowly closing in on the sale of the collapsed hypersonic technology developer's assets.
ESA Ministerial 2025: Portugal Doubles Its ESA Commitment with Hugo Costa
By SpaceWatch Global: Torsten Kriening speaks with Hugo Costa, Executive Director of the Portugal Space Agency, about what has become Portugal’s most successful ESA ministerial ever.