Today In Space
Last Updated: Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2025, 8:17 PM PST
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Space.com
• Mike Wall
Blue Origin’s NS-37 to carry first wheelchair user on a tourist flight; former SpaceX engineer Hans Koenigsmann also aboard
By Space.com: The NS-37 flight will also carry former SpaceX rocket scientist Hans Koenigsmann.
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CNBC
• Chris Eudaily
Istari startup uses AI to turn moon dust into a battery for Blue Origin
By CNBC: Istari CEO Will Roper was assistant secretary of the Air Force under President Donald Trump's first term and worked with Space Force.
Universe Today
• Evan Gough
The JWST Discovered Another Perplexing Early Galaxy
By Universe Today: The JWST has made a name for itself by discovering mature galaxies in the Universe's early times. This time, a pair of Indian astronomers working with the JWST found a fully-formed spiral galaxy much like the Milky Way only 1.5 billion years after the Big Bang.
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Ars Technica
• John Timmer
Study: Planned satellite constellations could overwhelm future orbiting telescopes
By Ars Technica: Planned orbital observatories would see satellites cross nearly all of their images.
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Europe
Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation
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Space Intel Report
• Peter B de Selding
Eutelsat CEO on IRIS2 duplicate, GEO for Ukraine, OneWeb competition and the case for Falcon 9
By Space Intel Report: TUPPER LAKE, NY — Eutelsat has opened negotiations with the European Commission to enable an EU….
Europe
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Space Exploration & Science Missions
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Space.com
• Andrew Jones
Europe selects industrial partners for Argonaut lunar lander ahead of planned 2030 mission
By Space.com: The robotic Argonaut is scheduled to fly its first mission in 2030.
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Aerospace Manufacturing
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Space Policy & International Cooperation
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European Spaceflight
• Andrew Parsonson
French Court Finds CNES Liable for Destroying Protected Habitat at Former Diamant Launch Site; Orders Restoration and Compensation
By European Spaceflight: CNES has been found liable for destroying protected habitats at the former Diamant launch site, with a court ordering restoration and compensation measures.
