Space.com
• Mike Wall
South Korean launcher Innospace attempted its maiden orbital launch on the night of Dec. 22 but failed to reach orbit, ending the company's first commercial flight attempt. The setback halts its immediate entry into the commercial launch market and will prompt post‑flight analysis.
Aerospace America
• Keith Button
By Aerospace America: Stay Up to Date Submit your email address to receive the latest industry and Aerospace America news. SpaceWorks, one of the companies aiming to create the standard docking mechanism for satellites and orbiting spacecraft, passed a development milestone earlier this month.
satnews
• SatNews Staff
By satnews:  Despite decades of multi-layered export controls and international sanctions, Iran’s space program continues to demonstrate a persistent capability to place satellites in orbit.
SpaceNews.com
• Jeff Foust
By SpaceNews.com: Tory Bruno, the longtime chief executive of United Launch Alliance, is leaving the joint venture for another opportunity.
Via Satellite
• Rachel Jewett
By Via Satellite: U.S. Space Force leaders, defense primes, and commercial partners like Amazon Leo for Government talked resilient hybrid commercial-government architectures at the recent Spacepower event.
Space.com
• Andrew Jones
By Space.com: Qingzhou is a lighter and potentially lower-cost alternative to China's Tianzhou freighter.
SpaceQ
• Marc Boucher
By SpaceQ: The NordSpace Environmental Assessment (EA) review has been completed and released, meaning construction of an orbital space launch complex can proceed.
Economic Times
• Somak Raychaudhury
By Economic Times: As 2025 concludes, ISRO gears up for a transformative 2026 with seven missions, including crucial Gaganyaan tests. India's human spaceflight dream hinges on qualifying the LVM3, validating the Crew Escape System, and perfecting re-entry trials.
