European SpaceflightAndrew Parsonson

Redwire wins eight‑figure contract to supply docking mechanisms for The Exploration Company’s Nyx Earth capsule

Redwire has been awarded an eight-figure contract to supply docking mechanisms for The Exploration Company’s Nyx Earth capsule. The deal makes Redwire responsible for the capsule’s docking interface hardware and integration as Nyx advances toward operational missions in low Earth orbit.

2025-12-19T21:03:55.167236-08:00
SpaceNews.comJeff Foust

Safety panel urges NASA to reassess Artemis lunar landing architecture and review Starliner incident response

By SpaceNews.com: NASA’s safety advisers are recommending that the agency reconsider its Artemis lunar landing architecture as well as how it handled the Starliner incident.

2025-12-19T16:03:57.784172-08:00
NASAKelcie Nicole Howren

Meet NASA’s 2025 Astronaut Class — Training for Artemis Lunar South Pole Moonwalks

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2025-12-19T14:06:58.945587-08:00
SpaceNews.comJason Rainbow

Hungary’s 4iG commits to $100 million Axiom Space investment

By SpaceNews.com: Hungarian communications provider 4iG has agreed to invest $100 million in U.S.-based space station developer Axiom Space, broadening its footprint in the space industry amid a broader push toward vertically integrated capabilities in the industry.

2025-12-19T13:07:03.224309-08:00
Via SatelliteRachel Jewett

NASA's PExT Payload Completes Communications Demonstrations

By Via Satellite: York Space Systems reports the Polylingual Experimental Terminal (PExT) payload completed more than 100 communication activities.

2025-12-19T10:25:39.242395-08:00
Space Intel ReportPeter 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