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Last Updated: Sunday, Nov. 30, 2025, 11:03 AM PST
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Italy launches eight Eaglet II Earth‑observation satellites on SpaceX Falcon 9 for IRIDE program
By weheadedtomars.com: Italy has bolstered its Earth observation capabilities with the successful launch of eight satellites as part of its IRIDE program. The Eaglet II satellites were deployed aboard a Falcon 9 rocket from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California on November 28, 2025, at 19:44 CET.
€900M+ Committed to ESA’s European Launcher Challenge, Led by Germany, France, UK and Spain
By European Spaceflight: Over €900 million has been committed to ESA’s European Launcher Challenge, with the bulk of funding coming from Germany, France, the UK, and Spain.
SpaceX begins stacking Booster 19 amid ongoing investigation into Booster 18 anomaly
By NASA Spaceflight: Following the anomaly with Booster 18, SpaceX is pushing ahead with the construction of Booster….
Unsecured 20-ton service platform discovered before Soyuz launch
By Ars Technica: “We are going to learn just how important the ISS is to leadership.”….
SpaceX to launch 140 spacecraft on Transporter-15 rideshare
By Spaceflight Now:  Update Nov. 28, 5:45 p.m. EST (2345 UTC): SpaceX deployed all payloads designed to separate from the rocket.
Transporter-15 rideshare mission launches 140 payloads
ESA Funds Two ISS Cargo-Return Demos, Agrees to Be Anchor Customer for Commercial LEO Return Services
By European Spaceflight: ESA has committed to funding two ISS cargo return service demo missions and to serve as an anchor customer for a future commercial LEO cargo return service.
Nancy Grace Roman Has Been Shaken, Frozen, and Screamed At. Now It's Ready For Its Next Round of Tests
By Universe Today: The Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope continues its inexorable march toward launch. It recently completed another series of tests that brings it a few steps closer to a launch pad in Florida.