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• [New] President Trump's national industrial strategy centers on expanding U.S. dominance in semiconductors, AI, rare earth production, clean technology, space, and other emerging technologies expected to dominate the global economy in the 2030s. Technocracy News
• [New] The expansion of space-based networks through Starlink, Amazon Kuiper and future satellite services will establish coverage that extends past traditional ground-based boundaries. aipix.ai
• [New] As SpaceX continues to push the boundaries of what is possible, its role as a cornerstone of the commercial space economy will only solidify. Ainvest
• [New] In the U.S., SpaceX has filed patents exploring how low-resistance vacuum environments might reduce satellite launch costs by up to 60%. International Defense Security & Technology
• [New] The U.S.-China space race carries risks, including unmanaged competition and potential escalation. Ainvest
• [New] The U.S.-China space race intensifies as a $1 trillion economic and military battleground by 2032, driven by AI, satellite networks, and autonomous systems. Ainvest
• [New] By the late 2050s, we may see the development of space-based solar power and lunar energy resources, creating entirely new energy paradigms and supporting space industrialization. Futurist Speaker on AI Leadership, Future of Work, Futu
• [New] More than 300 space startups were giving new hopes to India's space future. The Hindu
• [New] The global space economy is set to grow manifold, representing a very significant opportunity for India's youth. The Hindu
• [New] If executed well, Karnataka could position itself as the digital nerve center of India's space future. The Week
• [New] The bad news is that from late 2026, any commands given to Voyager 1 will require two days just to be acknowledged, so maintaining the distant explorer is a case of slow motion nerves for space agency engineers. New Atlas
• The automotive giant is not just diversifying; it's positioning itself as a direct challenger to SpaceX with ambitious plans for satellite deployment, lunar colonies, and space robotics that could reshape the commercial space race. / Japan The Tech Buzz
• With a subscription exceeding 2 billion euros, ESA plans to work with Member States, the European Commission and partners to reinforce Europe's leadership, autonomy and competitiveness in satellite communications. Space War
• ESA's connectivity programmes will work toward closer integration of terrestrial and satellite 5G and future networks to provide continuous coverage across urban, rural and remote regions. Space War
• A key next step will be to test Solein production on the International Space Station. CNet
• A University of Tokyo researcher analyzing new data from NASA's Fermi Gamma-ray Space Telescope has detected a halo of high-energy gamma rays that closely matches what theories predict should be released when dark matter particles collide and annihilate. ScienceDaily
• Innovations in stratospheric internet technologies, such as satellite-beaming planes and airships, could present future competition to SpaceX's Starlink. KeepTrack
• Muon Space plans a 2026 launch of its first three FireSat constellations, which will have the ability to observe every point on Earth twice a day. Stardog Union
• The global space economy is expected to expand, presenting opportunities for Indian youth. Current Affairs | Vision IAS
• India is witnessing an unprecedented opportunity in the space sector on the back of its transformation over the past six to seven years into an open, cooperative and innovation-driven ecosystem that saw the private sector taking flight. The Hindu

Last updated: 08 December 2025