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SpaceWatch Global • Torsten Kriening

Germany's 2025 pivot to space defence — interview with PD Dr Antje Noetzold

PD Dr Antje Noetzold outlines Germany's 2025 shift in space defence and security policy, detailing new strategic priorities, capability directions and the rationale behind Berlin’s move. The interview assesses implications for procurement, industry roles and cooperation with European and NATO partners.

2025-12-23T04:24:21.465813-08:00
North America   Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation   Commercial Space   Space Policy & International Cooperation   Policy & Regulation  
New York Times • Maxine Joselow

Trump Administration May Pursue Land Swap to Give SpaceX Property in Texas Wildlife Refuge

By New York Times: In exchange for the land in Texas, the rocket and satellite company would give the government some of its own property nearby, documents show.

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2025-12-23T02:26:25.456105-08:00
China   Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation   Commercial Space  
SpaceNews.com • Andrew Jones

China's Long March 12A reaches orbit in first reusable test; first-stage landing fails

By SpaceNews.com: Long March 12A reaches orbit in first reusable launch attempt, but landing fails A first launch of the Long March 12A Chinese state-owned reusable rocket reached orbit late Monday, but attempted recovery of the first stage downrange failed.

2025-12-22T21:08:35.764500-08:00
Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation   Commercial Space   Asia-Pacific (APAC)  
Space.com • Mike Wall

South Korean startup Innospace fails on its 1st orbital launch attempt

By Space.com: Innospace tried to make history on Monday night (Dec. 22), but it didn't work out.

2025-12-22T19:16:52.726162-08:00
Space Force   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Commercial Space   Space Defense & Militarization   Policy & Regulation  
Via Satellite • Rachel Jewett

US Space Force, Industry Push Faster Hybrid Commercial–Government Architectures to Preserve U.S. Space Superiority

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.

2025-12-22T12:04:05.633096-08:00