Today In Space
Last Updated: Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2025, 4:20 AM PST
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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.
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
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.
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.
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.
Reuters
• Chris Sanders
US Senate Commerce Committee to hold December 3 hearing on Jared Isaacman’s NASA nomination
By Reuters: The U.S. Senate Commerce Committee said on Tuesday it will hold a hearing on the nomination of Jared Isaacman to be administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration on December 3.
