Space Intel Report
• Peter B de Selding
Space Intel Report
• Peter B de Selding
Today In Space
Last Updated: Friday, Dec. 12, 2025, 6:43 AM PST
2025-12-12T06:43:45.832334-08:00 2025-12-12T06:43:45.832334-08:00 (2025-12-12T06:43:45.832334-08:00)
Payload
• Kepler Communications
Kepler Validates Optical Links for Space‑to‑Space, Space‑to‑Ground and Space‑to‑Air; Network Nears Activation
By Payload: Kepler Communications has proven that optical technology works across multiple domains, including space-to-space, space-to-ground, and now, space-to-air.
SpaceNews.com
• Mustafa Bilal
Europe’s Major Space Merger: Strategic Lessons for Emerging Space Nations
By SpaceNews.com: The European space industry’s big merger: lessons for emerging space nations.
Satellite
Space Exploration & Science Missions
Space Policy & International Cooperation
Policy & Regulation
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SpaceNews.com
• Jeff Foust
NASA advances heliophysics mission into next phase
By SpaceNews.com: NASA has selected a heliophysics mission to move into the next phase of development amid broader concerns about the state of the field.
Satellite
LEO
Space Exploration & Science Missions
Commercial Space
Space Debris & Traffic Management
Policy & Regulation
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Space.com
• Sharmila Kuthunur
Large satellite constellations could permanently obscure space-telescope observations by late 2030s, scientists warn
By Space.com: "The natural question that comes up is: how many more space telescopes will be affected when all these constellations are launched?".
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Satellite News Network
SpaceNews.com
$106B Ground Segment Market Enters Service‑Driven Era
By SpaceNews.com: $106B Ground Segment Market Enters Service‑Driven Era.
SpaceWatch Global
• Joshua Faleti
Planet Acquires Bedrock Research to Expand its AI-Driven Solutions
By SpaceWatch Global: Planet has acquired Bedrock Research, marking a significant step forward for the company's AI-powered global data solutions business.
Supply Chain
North America
Defense Industry & Major Contractors
Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation
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European Spaceflight
• Andrew Parsonson
Avio Selects Virginia for New $500 Million US-Based Production Facility
By European Spaceflight: Italian rocker builder Avio has selected Virginia for its new $500 million US-based solid rocket motor production facility.
