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Space Exploration 13 December 2025 - 29 December 2025

Iran says Russia launched three new satellites, deepening Moscow-Tehran space ties

Iran says Russia launched three new satellites, deepening Moscow-Tehran space ties

Iran said three satellites—Paya, Zafar-2, and Kowsar—were launched into low Earth orbit from Russia using a Soyuz rocket from the Vostochny Cosmodrome. Iranian state media reported the satellites will monitor agriculture and the environment. Western governments have raised concerns about dual-use rocket technology. The launch follows a similar Iranian satellite mission from Russia in July.
29 December 2025
Shannon Airport Was Considered a NASA Space Shuttle Emergency Landing Site, Newly Released Irish State Papers Show

Shannon Airport Was Considered a NASA Space Shuttle Emergency Landing Site, Newly Released Irish State Papers Show

Declassified Irish State Papers show the U.S. asked Ireland in 1995 to designate Shannon Airport as an emergency landing site for NASA’s Space Shuttle. Documents detail an “eight to 20 second” window where the shuttle might not reach its main European abort site in Spain, making Shannon a backup. Irish officials outlined emergency plans but considered the odds of use low.
28 December 2025
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Comet 3I/ATLAS Latest Update: Wobbling Jets in a Rare Sun-Facing Tail, NASA’s Multi-Mission Watch, and What Happens Next

Comet 3I/ATLAS Latest Update: Wobbling Jets in a Rare Sun-Facing Tail, NASA’s Multi-Mission Watch, and What Happens Next

Comet 3I/ATLAS, only the third confirmed interstellar object, is leaving the solar system after reaching perihelion in October 2025. In late December, astronomers observed a rare anti-tail pointing toward the Sun and jets that wobble with a regular rhythm. The comet passed closest to Earth on December 19 at 1.8 AU. Scientists continue to analyze new data from its passage.
28 December 2025
Comet 3I/ATLAS Today (Dec. 26, 2025): Wobbling Jets Detected in a Rare Sun-Facing Tail as the Interstellar Visitor Departs

Comet 3I/ATLAS Today (Dec. 26, 2025): Wobbling Jets Detected in a Rare Sun-Facing Tail as the Interstellar Visitor Departs

Astronomers report Comet 3I/ATLAS shows wobbling jet structures inside a rare sun-facing anti-tail, with the jets’ angle shifting every 7.74 hours. The anti-tail extended up to 1 million kilometers. This marks the first periodic jet-angle modulation seen in an interstellar comet. On Dec. 26, 3I/ATLAS is magnitude 13.2, about 1.8 AU from Earth, in Leo.
26 December 2025
Doomed SpaceX Starlink Satellite 35956 Photographed From Orbit After In‑Space Anomaly Spreads Debris

Doomed SpaceX Starlink Satellite 35956 Photographed From Orbit After In‑Space Anomaly Spreads Debris

A high-resolution orbital image captured Dec. 18 shows damaged Starlink satellite 35956 still largely intact after a Dec. 17 anomaly caused it to lose contact and begin an uncontrolled descent. SpaceX says the satellite and debris will burn up in the atmosphere within weeks and pose no risk to the ISS. Observers attribute the incident to an internal failure, not a collision.
24 December 2025
ISRO’s ‘Baahubali’ LVM3-M6 Launches BlueBird 6 (BlueBird Block-2) for AST SpaceMobile, Setting a New Heaviest-Payload Record — Dec. 24, 2025

ISRO’s ‘Baahubali’ LVM3-M6 Launches BlueBird 6 (BlueBird Block-2) for AST SpaceMobile, Setting a New Heaviest-Payload Record — Dec. 24, 2025

India’s LVM3-M6 rocket launched from Sriharikota on December 24, 2025, deploying AST SpaceMobile’s BlueBird 6, the heaviest payload yet for LVM3, into a 520 km Low Earth Orbit. Liftoff was delayed by 90 seconds due to a conjunction risk. BlueBird 6 features a 223 m² phased-array, the largest of its kind in LEO, and is designed to connect directly to standard smartphones.
24 December 2025
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ISRO LVM3-M6 BlueBird Block-2 Mission: Countdown Begins for “Baahubali” Rocket Launch Carrying AST SpaceMobile’s BlueBird 6

ISRO LVM3-M6 BlueBird Block-2 Mission: Countdown Begins for “Baahubali” Rocket Launch Carrying AST SpaceMobile’s BlueBird 6

ISRO began final countdown operations on December 23 for the LVM3-M6 mission, set to launch BlueBird Block-2, a 6,100-kg communications satellite for direct-to-smartphone broadband. Liftoff is scheduled for 8:54 a.m. IST on December 24 from Sriharikota. Final readiness checks and propellant loading were confirmed. ISRO will livestream coverage starting at 8:24 a.m. IST.
24 December 2025
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Comet 3I/ATLAS Today (Dec. 23, 2025): New Spacecraft Data, X‑Rays, “Radio Signals,” and the Next Big Test at Jupiter

Comet 3I/ATLAS Today (Dec. 23, 2025): New Spacecraft Data, X‑Rays, “Radio Signals,” and the Next Big Test at Jupiter

Comet 3I/ATLAS, the third confirmed interstellar object, passed closest to Earth on Dec. 19 at 1.8 astronomical units, posing no threat. ESA and Japan’s XRISM mission detected an X-ray glow from the comet as its gases interacted with the solar wind, a first for an interstellar comet. NASA estimates its nucleus is between 440 meters and 5.6 kilometers wide. 3I/ATLAS was discovered by the ATLAS survey in Chile on July 1, 2025.
23 December 2025
Comet 3I/ATLAS Today (Dec. 20, 2025): Europa Clipper’s UV Surprise, Parker Solar Probe Images, and the Latest Forecast

Comet 3I/ATLAS Today (Dec. 20, 2025): Europa Clipper’s UV Surprise, Parker Solar Probe Images, and the Latest Forecast

NASA’s Europa Clipper spacecraft captured ultraviolet data of interstellar Comet 3I/ATLAS as it passed near Earth, while ground-based telescopes had limited visibility. NASA’s Parker Solar Probe also tracked the comet near the Sun. As of December 20, 2025, 3I/ATLAS is 1.8 AU from Earth, magnitude 12.8, and receding from the inner solar system.
20 December 2025
The Role of Starlink in Scientific Research: How SpaceX’s Satellite Internet Is Transforming Field Science, Earth Observation, and Space Missions—While Challenging Astronomy

The Role of Starlink in Scientific Research: How SpaceX’s Satellite Internet Is Transforming Field Science, Earth Observation, and Space Missions—While Challenging Astronomy

Starlink’s satellite internet now underpins real-time scientific work in remote areas, including Yellowstone and Antarctic field camps, by enabling fast data transmission and live collaboration. Researchers report improved monitoring and troubleshooting capabilities. Meanwhile, astronomers face new challenges as Starlink satellites interfere with telescope images and radio observations, prompting efforts to mitigate their impact.
18 December 2025
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Jared Isaacman NASA Today: Senate Confirms Billionaire Spaceflight Veteran as New NASA Administrator (Dec. 17, 2025)

Jared Isaacman NASA Today: Senate Confirms Billionaire Spaceflight Veteran as New NASA Administrator (Dec. 17, 2025)

The U.S. Senate confirmed Jared Isaacman as NASA administrator Wednesday in a 67–30 vote, ending a year of interim leadership. Isaacman, 42, is the billionaire founder of Shift4 and a private astronaut who led SpaceX’s Inspiration4 and Polaris Dawn missions. Sixteen Democrats joined 51 Republicans in support, with all 30 “no” votes from Democrats. Isaacman takes over as NASA pursues major Moon and Mars projects.
18 December 2025
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Interstellar Comet 3I/ATLAS Nears Closest Earth Flyby on Dec. 19: New X‑ray Views, UN Tracking, and What Scientists Know Now

Interstellar Comet 3I/ATLAS Nears Closest Earth Flyby on Dec. 19: New X‑ray Views, UN Tracking, and What Scientists Know Now

Interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS will make its closest approach to Earth on December 19, 2025, passing about 270 million kilometers away. The comet poses no threat, but global observatories are tracking it, aided by the International Asteroid Warning Network. New X-ray observations are revealing rare gases in the comet’s makeup. 3I/ATLAS is only the third confirmed interstellar object seen in our solar system.
15 December 2025
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Comet 3I/ATLAS Today (Dec. 15, 2025): The Interstellar Visitor Turns Green Ahead of Its Dec. 19 Flyby

Comet 3I/ATLAS Today (Dec. 15, 2025): The Interstellar Visitor Turns Green Ahead of Its Dec. 19 Flyby

Comet 3I/ATLAS, the third confirmed interstellar object, is now brighter and glowing green after its late-October solar passage, according to astronomers. The comet’s intensified green color, likely from diatomic carbon, and a prominent anti-tail are drawing attention ahead of its December 19 closest approach, when it will pass about 270 million kilometers from Earth.
15 December 2025
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  • Crude Oil Surge Boosts Ethanol and Sugar Prices Amid Production Shifts
    May 21, 2026, 2:36 PM EDT. Crude oil prices rose over 2%, driving gains in ethanol and sugar markets. July New York sugar futures climbed 0.95%, supported by strong crude oil. Higher oil values encourage sugarcane mills to produce more ethanol, reducing sugar output. The International Sugar Organization forecasts a record 182 million metric tons (MMT) sugar crop for 2025/26 but anticipates a drop to 180 MMT in 2026/27, with a potential deficit due to El Niño impacts on key producers like India and Thailand. Brazil's sugar production estimates are lowering amid increased ethanol focus, with Citigroup projecting 39.5 MMT for 2026/27, below official numbers. India's export ban and production shifts contribute to tightening supplies. Market watchers also highlight significant export growth from Thailand, adding complexity to price dynamics.

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Sirius XM stock nears new highs as traders look at audio strategy

Sirius XM stock nears new highs as traders look at audio strategy

21 May 2026
Sirius XM shares rose 6.8% to $28.90 by 2:07 p.m. EDT Thursday, outpacing major U.S. indexes. The rally followed CFO Zac Coughlin’s investor conference appearance and news of a renewed multi-year NASCAR broadcast deal. First-quarter subscriber losses were smaller than expected, and revenue topped forecasts. Volume reached 4.8 million shares, with a market value near $9.8 billion.
KEEL Surges as Investors Back Keel’s AI Data Center Plans

KEEL Surges as Investors Back Keel’s AI Data Center Plans

21 May 2026
Keel Infrastructure shares jumped 7.1% to $4.53 Thursday, nearing a 52-week high, as investors bet on its pivot from crypto mining to AI-focused power infrastructure. Trading volume reached 22.31 million shares, below average. The company reported a wider net loss of $145.35 million for the March quarter on lower revenue and warned its transformation faces risks tied to permits, costs, and competition.
SoFi Stock Treads Water as Traders Keep an Eye on Next Move

SoFi Stock Treads Water as Traders Keep an Eye on Next Move

21 May 2026
SoFi Technologies shares fell 0.2% to $15.66 in early trading Thursday, underperforming tech peers as investors weighed strong first-quarter results against concerns over rates and credit risk. The company reported record loan originations of $12.2 billion and net income of $166.7 million, but kept its 2026 profit outlook unchanged after April’s earnings, disappointing some analysts.
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