Space Defense & Militarization   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact   Cybersecurity (Cyber Threats & Protection)  
Via Satellite • Leandra Bernstein

Space sector sees 400% surge in cyberattacks amid Iran war as US-Israel operations raise threat tempo

Experts cited in the cluster say the space sector is experiencing a dramatic rise in cyberattack frequency and sophistication—up to a reported 400%—in the wake of U.S. and Israel-led military operations tied to the Iran conflict. The escalation underscores growing risk to satellite and ground systems during active conflict.

2026-06-23T14:26:14.492113-07:00
Satellite   Europe   Space Policy & International Cooperation   Policy & Regulation  
Space Intel Report • Peter B. de Selding

Starlink to EU Commission: The US respects ITU priority filings on mobile satellite spectrum. You should, too

By Space Intel Report: BRUSSELS — SpaceX Starlink asked European regulators to justify their planned allocation of S-band mobile satellite spectrum given SpaceX’s pending $20-billion purchase of EchoStar’s S-band portfolio, which has global priority at the International Telecommunication Union (ITU).

2026-06-23T11:40:31.240577-07:00
AI   Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation   Commercial Space  
Bloomberg • Brian W Smith, Caleb Mutua, Davide Barbuscia

SpaceX Draws $89 Billion Demand for Debut High-Grade Bond Sale

By Bloomberg: SpaceX met with plenty of fanfare when it first sold shares this month, making history with the biggest- ever initial public offering. In the debt market, it’s encountering more questions.

Also: Seeking Alpha, Financial Times and 5 more
2026-06-23T09:41:09.491128-07:00
Space Exploration & Science Missions   Human Spaceflight & Space Stations   Space Policy & International Cooperation   Space Debris & Traffic Management   NASA  
Space.com • Leonard David

NASA wants to dump the ISS in the sea. Experts say the plan 'raises serious concerns for ocean health'

By Space.com: NASA's plan to deorbit the International Space Station in coming years has stirred up a wave of reaction by a leading ocean conservation organization.

Also: gao.gov and Leonard David
2026-06-23T09:13:05.129968-07:00
Satellite   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact  
Space Intel Report • Peter B. de Selding

Ukranian mobile operator Kyivstar: We have 6 million users of Starlink Mobile D2D using 2x5 MHz; no interference issues

By Space Intel Report: BRUSSELS —Ukrainian mobile network operator Kyivstar said it booked more than 5 million unique users in the first three months of using Starlink Mobile’s direct-to-device (D2D) service, with more than 9 million messages transmitted.

2026-06-23T07:25:37.187258-07:00