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Desert Works Propulsion expands U.S. ion‑propulsion manufacturing and ground‑test capacity through domestic partnership

Desert Works Propulsion has formed a domestic manufacturing partnership and expanded U.S. ground‑test capacity, increasing onshore ion‑propulsion production and qualification throughput to speed delivery of electric propulsion systems for commercial and defense satellites across the U.S. supply chain.

2025-12-22T05:06:25.069852-08:00
SpaceWatch GlobalTorsten Kriening

Opinion: U.S. 'Ensuring American Space Superiority' EO — a Strategic Challenge for Europe

By SpaceWatch Global: When the White House published its executive order Ensuring American Space Superiority in December, it did more than clarify U.S. space policy.

2025-12-22T03:25:26.388017-08:00
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Japan’s H3 Rocket Fails to Reach Orbit, Satellite Lost — Science Ministry

By english.kyodonews.net: A Japanese H3 rocket carrying the sixth satellite in a seven-orbiter geolocation system failed to deliver its payload into the target orbit after liftoff on Monday, the country's space agency said.

2025-12-21T21:13:08.036271-08:00
SpaceWatch GlobalTorsten Kriening

White House Marks Sixth Anniversary of U.S. Space Force, Reiterates Space as a Warfighting Domain

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.

2025-12-21T23:50:01.079128-08:00
SpaceWatch GlobalJoshua Faleti

NASA, ESA and Roscosmos Astronauts Set for SpaceX Crew-12 Space Station Mission

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.

2025-12-21T23:50:01.079496-08:00