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Japan’s H3 rocket (H3 F8) experienced an engine cutoff and failed to deploy the Michibiki‑6 Quasi‑Zenith Satellite, resulting in loss of the navigation payload. JAXA confirmed the launch failure, called it the H3 program’s second failure, and has established a special task force to investigate.
SpaceWatch Global
• Torsten Kriening
By SpaceWatch Global: The White House has marked the sixth birthday of the United States Space Force, reaffirming the administration’s view of space as a critical domain.
SpaceWatch Global
• Joshua Faleti
By SpaceWatch Global: As part of NASA’s Crew-12 mission, four crew members from three space agencies will launch to the ISS for a long-duration science expedition.
European Spaceflight
• Andrew Parsonson
By European Spaceflight: Polish rocket builder SpaceForest is pushing for a permanent launch site in Poland to support several domestically developed suborbital rockets.
Universe Today
• Matthew Williams
By Universe Today: During November 2025, ESA’s Jupiter Icy Moons Explorer (JUICE) used five of its science instruments to observe 3I/ATLAS. The instruments collected information about how the comet is behaving and what it is made of.
The Hill
• Mark R. Whittington
By The Hill: The opening of space to human commercial activity is a prospect to be welcomed eagerly.
SpaceNews.com
• Jeff Foust
By SpaceNews.com: Rocket Lab successfully launched a Japanese radar imaging satellite Dec. 21 in the final flight of a record-setting year for the company.
NASA
• John Uri; Kelli Mars
By NASA: An urban legend tells the story of how, dissatisfied with the micromanagement of their daily timelines, the Skylab-4 crew staged a strike, some called it a.
Universe Today
• Matthew Williams
European Spaceflight
• Andrew Parsonson
