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• Dan Peleschuk, Yuliia Dysa
Ukrainian officials say restrictions on Starlink are disrupting drone attacks and air defense, renewing scrutiny of the satellite network’s role in the war. Related reports describe possible throttling, attacks on Starlink-related infrastructure and the importance of conventional data links as alternatives.
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The Turkish defense electronics company is investing in space R&D to build end-to-end capabilities in geospatial imaging and satellite communications. Its expansion also includes work on a government-backed low-orbit broadband constellation planned to comprise 198 satellites.
Ukrainian officials say restrictions on Starlink are disrupting drone attacks and air defense, renewing scrutiny of the satellite network’s role in the war. Related reports describe possible throttling, attacks on Starlink-related infrastructure and the importance of conventional data links as alternatives.
An analysis based on hundreds of Telegram channels, cybercriminal forums and other open sources identified 407 cyber operations targeting the space sector in 2025—more than one per day. The findings point to sustained malicious activity across an industry whose systems and services are increasingly dependent on digital infrastructure.
Spain has approved Hisdesat’s request to bring forward €65.8 million in funding for PAZ 2, the country’s spy satellite program. The decision accelerates the release of program financing; the available report provides no further details on the funding schedule or satellite milestones.
European thermal-imagery company constellr is working with satellite manufacturer Space Inventor on its next-generation spacecraft. When the collaboration began, key satellite details had yet to be finalized, illustrating how a mini-constellation approach can create a path to bring new technology to Europe and into orbit more quickly.
The article draws a parallel between the threat that industrial-era city lighting posed to research astronomy in the late 19th century and the challenge posed by today’s satellite megaconstellations. It frames the issue as a new existential crisis for astronomical research.
TrustPoint said it successfully tested a C-band antenna developed by Canadian technology company Calian, demonstrating satellite navigation signals. The announcement, made at Satellite 2026 in Washington, marks a technical milestone for the navigation startup’s work with the antenna; the report provided no further details on test performance or deployment plans.
Space-based interceptor programs have entered preliminary design and component testing, while the Air Force Nuclear Weapons Center tested a new Sentinel ICBM reentry vehicle. Separately, Airbus connected Germany’s IRIS-T SLM and Sweden’s Patriot systems to a shared command post during NATO’s SPARTAN ARROW 26 exercise.
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