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Last Updated: Tuesday, Nov. 18, 2025, 8:17 AM PST
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Next‑generation radar to detect micro‑debris and enable safer operations in LEO
By SpaceNews.com: The next generation of radar needed to detect micro-debris and enable a safer LEO.
Avoiding a Harmful Lunar 'Gold Rush': Policy Steps to Ensure Responsible Moon Resource Extraction
By SpaceNews.com: Avoiding a harmful lunar ‘gold rush’.
ArianeGroup–Avio extend Ariane 6 turbopump production in Italy to 2029, delaying transfer to France
By European Spaceflight: A new agreement extending Ariane 6 turbopump production in Italy until 2029 has raised concerns about the delayed transfer of production to France.
Ursa Major Raises Funding at $600M Valuation to Advance Rocket Engine Development
By Bloomberg: Aerospace and defense tech startup Ursa Major Technologies Inc. landed a $600 million valuation in a new funding round, the latest sign that investors are eager to back companies developing new rocket technology.
Novaspace Opens India Operations to Tap the Country’s Growing Space Economy
By SpaceNews.com: Novaspace Expands to India — Accelerating the Growth of the Nation’s Space Economy.
PLD Space to Begin MIURA 5 Launch Campaign from Teruel in Early 2026
By SpaceWatch Global: PLD Space is operating its vast test infrastructure at full capacity at the Teruel Airport in Spain for its MIURA 5 launch vehicle.
Dcubed to demonstrate in-orbit manufacturing of large solar arrays
By SpaceNews.com: German company Dcubed is moving into in-space manufacturing with a series of missions to demonstrate production of large solar arrays in orbit.