Satellite News

New York Times

Rubio denies Washington ordered Starlink restrictions in Ukraine as satellite access becomes a wartime flashpoint

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio rejected Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky’s claim that Washington directed limits on Starlink services used by Ukraine’s military. The dispute centers on satellite connectivity for frontline forces, with reports describing operational difficulties during ongoing Russian attacks; the supplied articles do not establish the extent or cause of any service disruption.

New York Times

Ukraine Strikes Russian Oil Terminal, as Starshield Disruptions Persist

Axios

Russian satellite approaches U.S. spacecraft serving Ukraine’s military

A Russian satellite has moved close to a U.S. satellite in a constellation that supports Ukraine’s military, raising concerns about Moscow’s intent. The report provides no further details on the spacecraft, the proximity or any operational effect, leaving the encounter’s immediate consequences unclear.

Washington Post

High activity

Starlink restrictions constrain Ukraine’s military communications and drone interception

Ukraine says restrictions on SpaceX’s satellite network are deliberate, not the result of technical problems, as reports attribute the limits to a White House order. The curbs have reportedly affected frontline communications and the military’s ability to intercept Russian attack drones, renewing questions about Ukraine’s reliance on U.S.-controlled space infrastructure.

Via Satellite

ESPI urges Europe to extend MSS spectrum controls to the space segment

As Europe considers reserving part of its mobile satellite services spectrum authorization for European operators, the European Space Policy Institute says the approach should go further. It argues that Europe should maximize its control over the space segment as well, making strategic autonomy a central consideration in spectrum policy.

Space Intel Report

ITU faces backlog of more than 4,000 satellite network filings awaiting review

The International Telecommunication Union, the UN body responsible for coordinating international telecommunications, has more than 4,000 satellite network filings awaiting review. The backlog highlights the challenge of keeping regulatory processes aligned with rapidly changing satellite technologies, according to the article.

Via Satellite

CesiumAstro to build engineering and manufacturing facility in Melbourne, Florida

CesiumAstro plans to establish a new engineering and manufacturing facility in Melbourne on Florida’s Space Coast. The expansion is expected to create 100 jobs in the region over the next year.

Space.com

GAO warns GeoXO program challenges put next-generation U.S. weather observations at risk as GOES marks 50 years

NOAA is working to acquire GeoXO, the next generation of geostationary weather satellites, but the GAO says program challenges put vital observations of atmospheric conditions, severe storms and hurricanes at risk. The coverage also recalls NASA’s launch of the first operational GOES satellite on Oct. 16, 1975.