4iG Space and Defence to Invest $100 Million in Axiom Space – SatNews
Original Publication Date: 2025-12-22 00:00
4iG Space and Defence Technologies Zrt. (4iG SDT) signed a definitive investment agreement on December 20, 2025, to become an anchor investor in the U.S.-based commercial space company Axiom Space Inc. The $100 million investment will be executed in two distinct tranches. The initial phase requires 4iG SDT to provide $30 million by December 31, 2025. A second payment of $70 million is scheduled for completion by March 31, 2026.
SDA Awards $3.5 Billion for Tranche 3 Missile Tracking Constellation – SatNews
Original Publication Date: 2025-12-22 00:00
The Space Development Agency (SDA) awarded four contracts totaling $3.5 billion to build 72 satellites for the Tranche 3 Tracking Layer. This latest acquisition represents the largest single award to date for the Proliferated Warfighter Space Architecture. The Tranche 3 awards mark a significant scaling of the SDA’s “spiral development” model.
White House Issues Executive Order Prioritizing American Space Superiority – SatNews
Original Publication Date: 2025-12-22 00:00
President Donald J. Trump signed an executive order titled “Ensuring American Space Superiority” The directive formalizes a timeline for returning American astronauts to the lunar surface by 2028. The order also signals a strategic shift toward space nuclear power. The announcement was released by the White House following the swearing-in of Jared Isaacman as the 15th Administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration.
Hana Asset Management’s U.S. Aerospace Tech ETF Surpasses 50 Billion Won in Net Assets – SatNews
Original Publication Date: 2025-12-22 00:00
Hana Asset Management announced that its “1Q U.S. Aerospace Tech’ exchange-traded fund (ETF) has exceeded 50 billion Korean Won (KRW) in net assets. The fund’s strategy focuses on leading American aerospace and aviation technology entities. Rocket Lab and Joby Aviation each account for roughly 16% of the portfolio.
Tory Bruno Steps Down as ULA CEO following impressive tenure
Original Publication Date: 2025-12-22 20:38
Tory Bruno has resigned as president and CEO of United Launch Alliance. Bruno joined ULA in August 2014 amid intense challenges. He oversaw dozens of launches supporting NASA science missions, military payloads, and commercial satellites. John Elbon has been appointed Interim CEO, with Mark Peller named as the new Chief Operating Officer.
NASA loses contact with MAVEN, Perseverance continues roving around Jezero
Original Publication Date: 2025-12-21 22:19
NASA lost contact with its MAVEN spacecraft, which has been orbiting Mars since 2014. MAVEN was supposed to reestablish communications with NASA’s Deep Space Network on Dec. 6 after emerging from behind Mars. Teams have worked to regain contact, but all attempts have been unsuccessful. Meanwhile, NASA’s Perseverance rover continues to drive toward its next target in Jezero Crater.