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- Shenzhou-20 Crew Still Aboard Tiangong-3, Return Date Unclear SpacePolicyOnline.com · 11 Nov 2025 In an obscurely worded statement, China’s Xinhua news agency conveyed that the Shenzhou-20 crew is doing well on its extended stay aboard the Tiangong-3 space station. Their planned return to
- HTV-X Arrives at ISS For the First Time Space Scout · 11 Nov 2025 After its launch from the Yoshinobu Launch Complex at the JAXA Tanegashima Space Center on October 26th at 9:00 AM JST, Japan’s HTV-X1 resupply mission arrived at the ISS, where it was berthed at roughly 1:00 AM JST on O...
- Top Science Committee Democrat calls for halt to Goddard facility closures SpaceNews · 11 Nov 2025 The top Democrat on the House Science Committee is demanding that NASA halt efforts to close facilities at the Goddard Space Flight Center, arguing it jeopardizes key agency missions.
- OHB Establishes the European Spaceport Company European Spaceflight · 11 Nov 2025 German space technology company OHB announced on 11 November that it had established a new subsidiary to consolidate its existing launch infrastructure projects. OHB is currently involved in a joint project to establish...
- ‘House of Dynamite’ and where U.S. missile defense goes from here SpaceNews · 11 Nov 2025 A new shock-and-awe movie might sharpen public concern about American vulnerability to nuclear attack and defense against it. The fictional ”House of Dynamite” shows United States leaders trying to respond to a single bo...
- Key antenna in NASA’s Deep Space Network damaged SpaceNews · 11 Nov 2025 One of the largest antennas in NASA’s Deep Space Network was damaged in September and may be out of service for an extended period, further straining the system.
- Automated satellite solar module production ramps up in New York SpaceNews · 11 Nov 2025 New Mexico-based mPower Technology has started automated, high-volume production of its space-grade solar modules in New York, the company announced Nov. 11 as it ramps up to meet demand from satellite constellations.
- Rocket Lab delays first Neutron launch to 2026 SpaceNews · 11 Nov 2025 Rocket Lab has delayed the first launch of its reusable Neutron rocket to 2026, saying it wants to maximize the chances that the flight will be a success.
- China continues assessment of Shenzhou-20 crew return after suspected debris strike SpaceNews · 11 Nov 2025 China is continuing assessments for the return of the Shenzhou-20 crew after a suspected debris impact, with no new timeline yet announced.
- John McFall | Prosthetics, possibility & parabolic flights | ESA Explores #16 ESA · 11 Nov 2025 Meet John McFall – Paralympian, medical doctor and member of ESA’s Astronaut Reserve. As part of ESA’s groundbreaking FLY initiative, John is helping prove that physical disability is no barrier to space. In this episode...
- US Government Calls EU Space Act Regulations “Unfair and Unwarranted” European Spaceflight · 11 Nov 2025 The US State Department has issued a formal response to the European Union’s proposed EU Space Act, warning that it would impose “unacceptable regulatory burdens” on US companies and could jeopardise future cooperation i...
- Paving the way for next-generation antennas ESA · 11 Nov 2025 From the ESA Blogs.
- Rocket Lab delays debut of Neutron rocket to 2026 Spaceflight Now · 11 Nov 2025 Sir Peter Beck, Rocket Lab’s CEO, said during an earnings call on Monday that the rocket would arrive at Launch Complex 3 on Wallops Island, Virginia, sometime in the first quarter of 2026, “with first launch thereafter....
- Legislation to End Longest Government Shutdown Now Over to the House SpacePolicyOnline.com · 11 Nov 2025 Tonight the Senate cleared the bill to end the government shutdown, which has lasted 41 days so far. Eight Democrats and Independents again joined 52 Republicans for final passage of
- Lofgren Raises Alarm About Laboratory and Other Closings at NASA Goddard SpacePolicyOnline.com · 11 Nov 2025 The top Democrat on the House Science, Space, and Technology Committee is raising the alarm about actions being taken at NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center during the government shutdown to
- Neutron rocket’s debut slips into mid-2026 as company seeks success from the start Ars Technica · 11 Nov 2025 "Those who have failed to deliver are numerous."
- Avio secures solid rocket deals with Lockheed Martin, Raytheon SpaceNews · 10 Nov 2025 A new solid rocket production facility is expected to be operational by early 2028, though Avio has not yet disclosed its location.
- Commercial Space Federation (CSF) Welcomes New Associate Members SpaceNews · 10 Nov 2025 November 10, 2025 – Washington, D.C.—The Commercial Space Federation (CSF) is pleased to welcome Seagate Space, Michael Baker International, and Lanteris Space Systems as new Associate Members. These new members […]
- Live coverage: SpaceX to launch 29 Starlink satellites on Falcon 9 rocket from Cape Canaveral Spaceflight Now · 10 Nov 2025 This is the sixth consecutive year of increasing orbital launches from the Sunshine State. Liftoff of the Starlink 6-87 mission from pad 40 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station is scheduled for 10:21 p.m. EST (0321 UTC)...
- Sateliot opens Barcelona facility to build more capable direct-to-device satellites SpaceNews · 10 Nov 2025 Spain’s Sateliot announced plans Nov. 10 to develop upgraded satellites from newly expanded facilities in Barcelona, aiming to move beyond connecting sensors and machines to provide voice, video and data links directly t...
- Vodafone and AST SpaceMobile to Launch “EU Satellite Constellation” European Spaceflight · 10 Nov 2025 UK-headquartered Vodafone Group and US satellite communications company AST SpaceMobile announced, on 7 November, that they had selected Germany as the location for a new European Satellite Operations Centre. Through the...
- The fallacy of being first — let’s be enduring instead SpaceNews · 10 Nov 2025 Recent reports suggest that NASA is looking to accelerate its lunar landing timeline — partly to ensure that America returns to the moon before China does. The echoes of the 1960s Space Race are unmistakable. Once again,...
- SpaceNews, JHU Bring Together Space Leaders to Discuss Commercial and Government Space Collaboration SpaceNews · 10 Nov 2025 Washington, D.C. — November 10, 2025 — SpaceNews, the leading source of global space industry reporting and analysis, partnered with the Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg Center to launch a new […]
- NASA is kind of a mess: Here are the top priorities for a new administrator Ars Technica · 10 Nov 2025 "He inevitably will have to make tough calls."
- European Service Module-4 is ready to sail ESA · 10 Nov 2025 In a few days, ESA’s fourth European Service Module will leave the integration halls of Airbus in Bremen, Germany, setting sail across the Atlantic Ocean in the next step of its journey. The module will propel NASA’s Ori...
- Mobile Private Networks are a great opportunity for direct-to-device satellite operators to secure and grow their enterprise business SpaceNews · 10 Nov 2025 The focus of direct-to-device (D2D) services so far has been mainly on extending the coverage of terrestrial cellular networks for cell phones and remote IoT devices. Although this presents a great business opportunity f...
- China expands Guowang constellation, Galactic Energy suffers Ceres-1 launch failure SpaceNews · 10 Nov 2025 China conducted a pair launches late Sunday, adding to the national Guowang megaconstellation, but also suffering the failure of a Ceres-1 commercial solid rocket.
- Paxi and the start of the great space adventure ESA · 10 Nov 2025 English: Paxi and the Start of the Great Space Adventure
- Senate Votes 60-40 To Reopen Government SpacePolicyOnline.com · 10 Nov 2025 Senate Majority Leader John Thune finally got the eight Democrats/Independents he needed to vote in favor of a Continuing Resolution that will allow the government to reopen. Tonight’s vote was
- TESS finds three Earth-sized exoplanets orbiting binary stars NASASpaceflight · 9 Nov 2025 Through international collaboration, a team of astronomers has confirmed two exoplanets and found hints of…
- Blue Origin scrubs New Glenn launch of ESCAPADE SpaceNews · 9 Nov 2025 Blue Origin called off its first attempt at the second launch of its New Glenn rocket Nov. 9, citing weather and other issues.
- What’s Happening in Space Policy November 9-15, 2025 SpacePolicyOnline.com · 9 Nov 2025 Here is SpacePolicyOnline.com’s list of space policy events for the week of November 9-15, 2025 and any insight we can offer about them. The House remains in recess indefinitely except
- Portal Space Systems announces highly maneuverable satellite bus SpaceNews · 9 Nov 2025 Portal Space Systems says it will develop a highly maneuverable satellite bus, with a first flight planned for late 2026.
- China breaks annual launch record with VLEO Chutian and Shiyan technology test launches SpaceNews · 9 Nov 2025 China conducted a pair of solid rocket launches late Saturday, seeing the country surpass its previous record for orbital launch attempts in a calendar year.
- Blue Origin Readies Second New Glenn Mission With Two Mars Cubesats Onboard SpacePolicyOnline.com · 9 Nov 2025 If all goes according to plan, Blue Origin will launch their New Glenn rocket for the second time tomorrow, Sunday, at 2:45 pm ET and land the first stage on
- Intuitive Machines sees Lanteris deal creating new opportunities in defense and exploration SpaceNews · 9 Nov 2025 Intuitive Machines says its acquisition of satellite manufacturer Lanteris Space Systems will open new opportunities for the company, from participation in Golden Dome to developing a crewed lunar lander.
- Blue Origin seeking exemption from FAA order restricting commercial launches SpaceNews · 8 Nov 2025 Blue Origin says it is working with the government for additional opportunities for the upcoming New Glenn launch of a NASA Mars mission, given new FAA restrictions on commercial launches.
- Blue Origin will ‘move heaven and Earth’ to help NASA reach the Moon faster, CEO says Ars Technica · 8 Nov 2025 "We have some ideas that we think could accelerate the path to the Moon."
- Blue Origin set to launch ESCAPADE on second New Glenn mission NASASpaceflight · 8 Nov 2025 Following a successful first flight in January, Blue Origin is set to launch its heavy-lift…
- Live coverage: Blue Origin to launch NASA’s Mars-bound ESCAPADE mission Spaceflight Now · 8 Nov 2025 This will be the second launch of a New Glenn rocket and NASA's first mission to Mars since 2020. Liftoff from pad 36 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station is scheduled for no earlier than Nov. 9 at 2:45 p.m. EST (1945 U...