Here are today's stories in SpaceNews First Up for June 16, 2025.

AST SpaceMobile announced an agreement Friday to access spectrum held by bankrupt operator Ligado
NASA said that a private astronaut mission to the International Space Station could launch as soon as Thursday after delays caused by an air leak on the station
Members of Congress are asking the White House to swiftly select a new nominee for NASA administrator
Ursa Major won a contract to provide engines for Stratolaunch's hypersonic vehicles
ESA is evaluating the potential impacts of NASA's proposed budget on its programs
ESA is also moving ahead with a Earth observation satellite program with security applications
China launched a scientific satellite Saturday
A Chinese company is proposing to develop a data relay satellite constellation.
SpaceX launched more Starlink satellites from Florida on Friday
The White House is reportedly "reviewing" SpaceX contracts with the U.S. government
Blue Origin has named the people flying on its next New Shepard suborbital mission

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