Satellite Defense Budgets & Spending Defense Industry & Major Contractors Commercial Space Space Defense & Militarization

CNBC • Samantha Subin

Selected satellite stocks surge 200%+ in 2025 as space exploration and defence reindustrialization boost investor demand

Selected satellite stocks rose more than 200% in 2025 as investor demand spiked, fueled by renewed commercial space exploration activity and government-led defence reindustrialization. The sharp rally reflects heightened market confidence in satellite services and hardware as strategic priorities for civil and military programmes.

2025-12-31T04:23:47.280339-08:00

China Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation Commercial Space

SpaceNews.com • Andrew Jones

China to debut cargo-optimized reusable Long March 10–derived rocket in first half of 2026

By SpaceNews.com: China to debut reusable Long March 10-derived rocket in first half of 2026 China is aiming for a first launch of a reusable, cargo-optimized variant of its new crew launch vehicle in the first half of the year.

2025-12-31T03:09:34.158352-08:00

China Space Exploration & Science Missions Human Spaceflight & Space Stations

Universe Today • Mark Thompson

Mice Return from China’s Space Station and Produce Healthy Pups — First Mammalian Offspring After Spaceflight

By Universe Today: A female mouse that spent two weeks aboard China’s space station has successfully given birth to healthy pups after returning to Earth. This marks the first time offspring have been born from mammals that have traveled in space.

2025-12-31T01:09:22.153593-08:00

Satellite LEO Commercial Space

SpaceNews.com • Jason Rainbow

Space Forge generates plasma for LEO semiconductor material production

By SpaceNews.com: Space Forge said Dec. 31 it generated plasma aboard its first satellite, a milestone the British startup says shows it can create and maintain conditions needed to produce valuable semiconductor materials in LEO.

2025-12-30T22:10:07.628082-08:00

Space Policy & International Cooperation Space Debris & Traffic Management

Space.com • Leonard David

2025 Orbital Emergency from Space Debris Sparks Calls for Urgent Industry and Regulatory Action

By Space.com: "Some will not change behavior until something bad happens.".

2025-12-30T14:08:10.783176-08:00

UAV Development & Drone Programs Satellite Europe

defensehere.com • Defense Here

Space42’s Mira Aerospace completes Europe’s first civilian‑approved HAPS mission

By defensehere.com: Mira Aerospace, the High Altitude Platform Systems (HAPS) subsidiary of Space42, has successfully conducted Europe’s first HAPS flight under civilian.

Also: SpaceWatch Global

2025-12-30T16:31:37.646257-08:00

Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation Commercial Space

NASA Spaceflight • Haygen Warren

Global launch manifest quiet as 2026 begins — only four launches scheduled

By NASA Spaceflight: As 2025 turns to 2026, the worldwide launch manifest is quieting down, with only four….

2025-12-30T15:35:00.552168-08:00

Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation Space Exploration & Science Missions Human Spaceflight & Space Stations

Wall Street Journal • Micah Maidenberg; Brian McGill

NASA’s Orion to Undergo Critical Heat‑Shield Test Ahead of Crewed Lunar Flyby Next Year

By Wall Street Journal: The space agency aims to send four astronauts around the moon early next year—and bring them safely home through intense heat.

2025-12-30T12:22:19.492757-08:00

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Selected satellite stocks surge 200%+ in 2025 as space exploration and defence reindustrialization boost investor demand

China to debut cargo-optimized reusable Long March 10–derived rocket in first half of 2026

Mice Return from China’s Space Station and Produce Healthy Pups — First Mammalian Offspring After Spaceflight

Space Forge generates plasma for LEO semiconductor material production

2025 Orbital Emergency from Space Debris Sparks Calls for Urgent Industry and Regulatory Action

Space42’s Mira Aerospace completes Europe’s first civilian‑approved HAPS mission

Global launch manifest quiet as 2026 begins — only four launches scheduled

NASA’s Orion to Undergo Critical Heat‑Shield Test Ahead of Crewed Lunar Flyby Next Year

Selected satellite stocks surge 200%+ in 2025 as space exploration and defence reindustrialization boost investor demand