Today In Space
Last Updated: Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2025, 2:53 PM PST
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Via Satellite
• Rachel Jewett
Inmarsat Maritime to ‘Dramatically Increase’ NexusWave Capacity With ViaSat-3
By Via Satellite: Inmarsat Maritime said it is set for a “dramatic increase” in capacity for its NexusWave bonded connectivity service for the maritime market with new capacity from the ViaSat-3 network.
Space.com
• Elizabeth Howell
For the 1st time ever, 8 spacecraft are docked to the International Space Station
By Space.com: It's the first time all the spacecraft docking ports on the current configuration of the ISS have been occupied.
Via Satellite
• Rachel Jewett
Iridium Receives Space Force Award Up to $85.8M for EMSS Upgrades
By Via Satellite: The Space Force awarded Iridium an infrastructure transformation contract worth up to $85.8 million for upgrades to the EMSS service center.
Reuters
• David Shepardson
Jared Isaacman, US President Trump’s NASA Nominee, to Urge Congress for Nuclear Propulsion and Accelerated Commercial Moon Effort to Beat China
By Reuters: Billionaire private astronaut Jared Isaacman, President Donald Trump's pick to lead NASA, will tell senators on Wednesday that he wants to expand investments in nuclear propulsion and commercial efforts to help the U.S.
Space Intel Report
• Peter B de Selding
Eutelsat projects 29% revenue rise to 2029 and 60% EBITDA — contingent on bond issue, debt refinance and ECA support
By Space Intel Report: BREMEN, Germany — Eutelsat told investors that the company’s OneWeb LEO broadband constellation, powered by government….
Wall Street Journal
• Micah Maidenberg
How Blue Origin Plans to Beat SpaceX to the Moon
By Wall Street Journal: Successful launches are helping Jeff Bezos’ company set up missions to ferry cargo—and eventually astronauts—to the lunar surface.
Ars Technica
• Eric Berger
NASA Weighs 'Warm Backup' Option Ahead of Key Lunar Rover Decision
By Ars Technica: “This would be a cheap insurance policy.”….
