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A pivotal week in spaceflight.

China has launched a return capsule to Tiangong. NASA has reduced Boeing’s Commercial Crew Program scope. USSF has started Golden Dome contracts. And more.

Maria Varmazis
Nov 25, 2025
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Summary

China has docked an uncrewed Shenzhou spacecraft with Tiangong Space Station which will return the crew currently on orbit in April 2026. NASA has reduced the number of astronaut missions on Boeing's Starliner contract and said the spacecraft's next mission to the International Space Station (ISS) will fly without a crew. The US Space Force (USSF) has awarded multiple small contracts to develop prototypes for space-based interceptors, and more.

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Our guest today is Greg Gillinger, SVP for Strategy & Development, Integrity ISR.

Selected Reading

China completes first emergency mission to Tiangong space station- Reuters

NASA, Boeing Modify Commercial Crew Contract

Space Force Awards Secret Contracts for Golden Dome Interceptors - Bloomberg

Blue Ring to Become First Fully Commercial Space Domain Awareness Mission in GEO with Optimum Technologies’ Sensor

ESA - Two UK sites shortlisted for INVICTUS hypersonic test programme

NASA’s Mars-bound ESCAPADE Mission Captures First ‘Selfies’

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