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Last Updated: Friday, Dec. 12, 2025, 7:24 PM PST
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Space.com
• Anthony Wood
Global Space Award winners 2025: Playmakers, innovators, and science breakthroughs
By Space.com: The inaugural ceremony was held at London's Natural History Museum on Dec. 5.
Breaking Defense
• Theresa Hitchens
US Space Force warns SBIR reauthorization impasse is delaying Rapid Capabilities Office programs
By Breaking Defense: The Space Rapid Capabilities Office already is seeing an impact from the congressional impasse on reauthorizing Pentagon use of Small Business Innovation Program grants, Director Kelly Hammett said.
Via Satellite
• Sscott; Jeffrey Hill
Satlyt and Parsimoni Partner to Test Interoperability of In‑Orbit Cloud Computing on SpaceOS
By Via Satellite: Space-based cloud service provider Satlyt has entered into a strategic partnership with Parsimoni, creator of SpaceOS.
Via Satellite
• Sscott; Jeffrey Hill
GMV Wins ESA Contract to Develop C-Band Navigation Antenna and Receiver System
By Via Satellite: GMV's subsidiaries in the U.K. and Portugal were awarded a contract under the European Space Agency’s NAVISP program to develop BEACON,.
SpaceNews.com
• Jeff Foust
Intuitive Machines and Telespazio to build interoperable lunar satellite networks to boost performance
By SpaceNews.com: Intuitive Machines will work with Telespazio on their planned lunar satellite networks to ensure interoperability and improve performance.
Space Intel Report
• Peter B de Selding
France explains move to become Eutelsat’s largest shareholder, citing strategic national and industrial interests
By Space Intel Report: LA PLATA, Maryland — The French government on Dec. 12 outlined the reasoning behind its investment….
SpaceNews.com
• Andrew Jones
China plans 2026 debut of Long March 10 rocket for crewed lunar and LEO missions
By SpaceNews.com: China plans 2026 debut of new rocket for crewed lunar and LEO missions China is building towards a debut Long March 10 rocket launch in what will be a major test for the country’s crewed lunar landing plans.
