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SpaceNews.com • Jason Rainbow

Hungary's 4iG commits $100M to Axiom Space

Hungarian communications group 4iG will invest $100 million in U.S. commercial space‑station developer Axiom Space, taking a strategic equity position to broaden its footprint in the space sector. The deal underscores 4iG’s push toward vertically integrated national and commercial space capabilities.

2025-12-19T13:07:03.224309-08:00
Satellite   Commercial Space   Space Policy & International Cooperation  
Via Satellite • Rachel 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.

Also: asdnews.com and miragenews.com
2025-12-19T10:25:39.242395-08:00
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USA Today • Malcolm Denemark

2025 spaceflight in photos: Blue Origin, SpaceX, two lunar landings and the Starliner return

By USA Today: From two uncrewed lunar landings to the return of the 'stuck' Boeing Starliner astronauts, 2025 was a monumental year for spaceflight.

2025-12-19T10:40:35.838105-08:00
Satellite   Europe   Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation   Space Exploration & Science Missions   Space Policy & International Cooperation  
Space Intel Report • Peter 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….

Also: SpaceNews.com and ESA
2025-12-19T08:38:04.030042-08:00