I see Cosmic Encounter is out of stock at all retailers as well as here on the FFG store. Nor do I see it on any of the upcoming products updates as being at the printer, on the boat or anything of that nature.
I just got my cousin interested in this game and now he can't buy it!
I am also interested in buying the game along with the expansion (currently have 6 players in my group)
The reprint has been announced on the upcoming page
Peter Olotka tweeted about this today. He says to keep watching this site, as more copies are expected shortly. Not clear if it'd be by Christmas.
I hope they get to print before jan or feb so I can preorder with my FLGS.