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Ars Technica • Eric Berger

Russia unveils plan for an ISS successor but faces technical, financial and political headwinds

Russia has outlined plans to build a successor to the International Space Station, but officials acknowledge significant technical, financial and political challenges. Moscow is poised to inherit the ISSs legacy and associated maintenance, operational and safety problems as partners pursue divergent LEO strategies.

2025-12-19T08:19:11.486987-08:00

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Space Intel Report • Peter B de Selding

ESA to boost staff 13% in 2026; exploration budget shortfall review set for Feb — Ariane 6 faces tough Galileo launch

By Space Intel Report: LA PLATA, Maryland — The European Space Agency (ESA) is increasing its staff by 13.3% in….

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2025-12-19T08:38:04.030042-08:00

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SpaceNews.com

Middle East Space Conference 2026 Returns to Muscat — Regional Space Market and Partnerships in Focus

By SpaceNews.com: Middle East Space Conference 2026 Returns to Muscat as a Strategic Platform for Regional Growth.

2025-12-19T07:47:35.057333-08:00

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Space.com • Robert Lea

JWST observes galaxy transform, revealing a heavily obscured supermassive black hole

By Space.com: "Virgil has two personalities, its 'good' side – a typical young galaxy quietly forming stars. But Virgil transforms into the host of a heavily obscured supermassive black hole, pouring out immense quantities of energy.".

2025-12-19T08:20:29.034024-08:00

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SpaceNews.com • Pietro Guerrieri

The Hidden Backbone of Space Security: Safeguarding Satellites with Resilient Logistics

By SpaceNews.com: The hidden backbone of space security: how to keep satellites safe through proper logistics.

2025-12-19T06:05:41.957020-08:00

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Space.com • Andrew Jones

Watch Innospace's first orbital launch (Spaceward) — liftoff 1:45 p.m. ET Dec. 19

By Space.com: Liftoff of Innospace's Spaceward mission is scheduled for 1:45 p.m. ET today (Dec. 19).

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2025-12-19T05:10:36.262330-08:00

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SpaceNews.com • Jeff Foust

Astrobotic wins $17.5M in NASA and military contracts to develop three reusable suborbital vehicles

By SpaceNews.com: Astrobotic said Dec. 19 it has won $17.5 million in NASA and military contracts to develop three new reusable suborbital vehicles.

2025-12-19T05:07:05.486099-08:00

Space Exploration & Science Missions

Universe Today • Andy Tomaswick

Parker Solar Probe Observes Massive Magnetic 'Tadpoles' Reconnecting on the Sun

By Universe Today: Getting close to things is one way for scientists to collect better data about them. But that's been hard to do for the Sun, since getting close to it typically entails getting burnt to a crisp.

2025-12-19T04:35:19.663984-08:00

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