SpaceX’s Fram2 completes its nearly four day mission and returns to Earth off the coast of California. Astra raises $80 million since taking the company private. Intelsat selected to provide maritime satellite connectivity for the US Space Force, and more.

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Selected Reading

FRAM2 mission 

Astra Raises $80m and Plots Comeback for the Ages

Intelsat Secures U.S. Space Force Contract to Provide Maritime Satellite Connectivity

Honda R&D to Conduct Testing with Sierra Space and Tec-Masters on the International Space Station

D-Orbit and Planetek Announce Strategic Business Combination to Expand Capabilities in Advanced Space Technologies

SpaceX just took a big step toward reusing Starship’s Super Heavy booster - Ars Technica

SSC Readying For Multi-Billion-Dollar upgrades At Spaceports

Neuraspace expands their Luxembourg office and collaborates with Luxembourg Space Agency – SatNews

Planet Signs Multi-Year Expansion with onX, Enabling Advanced Digital Navigation for Outdoor Recreationalists

Artemis II Insignia Honors All - NASA

Nichelle Nichols Space Camp to Open January 2026 – TrekMovie.com

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