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European Spaceflight • Andrew Parsonson

ESA plans to sustain most Gateway contributions while evaluating hardware repurposing options

The European Space Agency says it will continue developing most of its contributions to the Lunar Gateway, even as it studies how existing hardware could be repurposed. ESA framed the effort as a near-term program-conservation move as it reassesses Gateway work scope after partner changes.

2026-06-23T08:42:27.127747-07:00
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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
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SpaceNews.com • Sandra Erwin

Report: U.S. needs framework for responding to hostile acts in space

By SpaceNews.com: Mitchell Institute workshop participants found little consensus on where competition ends and conflict begins as China expands counterspace June 23, 2026.

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2026-06-23T03:13:00.994667-07:00