MILAN — The European Space Agency has confirmed a security breach of unclassified material from science servers following reports on social media. A threat actor claimed to have compromised ESA systems and to have leaked roughly 200 gigabytes of data. According to screenshots shared on X by French cybersecurity professional Seb Latom, the actor alleges […]
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In this episode of Space Minds, host Mike Gruss is joined by SpaceNews journalists Jason Rainbow, Sandra Erwin, Jeff Foust and Debra Werner for a wide-ranging conversation on the space stories that will define the year ahead. The post The space stories that will shape 2026 appeared first on SpaceNews.
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NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman suggested he would be open to transferring a spacecraft other than the space shuttle Discovery to Houston. The post Isaacman opens door to alternatives to moving shuttle Discovery to Houston appeared first on SpaceNews.
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A French launch startup that recently closed a funding round is seeking defense applications for its hybrid propulsion technology. The post HyPrSpace looks for applications beyond launch for its hybrid propulsion technology appeared first on SpaceNews.
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A proposal by the Trump administration to dismantle a leading atmospheric science center would also have implications for space science. The post Proposal to dismantle NCAR would have space science impacts appeared first on SpaceNews.
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China reached 90 orbital launches in 2025 with consecutive Long March missions deploying Guowang megaconstellation satellites and the advanced Fengyun-4C weather spacecraft. The post China hits 90 launches as Guowang deployment continues, Fengyun-4C heads to GEO appeared first on SpaceNews.
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The project reflects a broader global shift toward using commercial remote-sensing satellites for national security missions The post Synspective tapped to provide satellite imagery for Japan’s new military constellation appeared first on SpaceNews.
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Tory Bruno, who recently stepped down as chief executive of United Launch Alliance, is joining Blue Origin as head of the company’s new national security business unit. The post Former ULA chief Bruno joins Blue Origin appeared first on SpaceNews.
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NASA’s Perseverance Mars rover is continuing its mission to collect samples despite uncertainty about how, when or even if those samples will be returned to Earth. The post Perseverance continues science mission amid uncertainty about Mars Sample Return appeared first on SpaceNews.
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South Korea’s Innospace said it will attempt a second launch of its small rocket in the first half of 2026 after its inaugural flight failed shortly after liftoff Dec. 22. The post Innospace plans second launch in 2026 after failure of first Hanbit-Nano rocket appeared first on SpaceNews.
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