Satellite   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact  
Space Intel Report • Peter B. de Selding

Kyivstar reports Starlink Mobile D2D traction: ~6M users in first three months over 2×5 MHz with no interference

Ukrainian operator Kyivstar says it has surpassed 5 million unique users in the first three months of using Starlink Mobile direct-to-device (D2D), putting current usage at around 6 million. It also reported more than 9 million messages transmitted and said its 2×5 MHz service window has seen no interference issues.

2026-06-23T07:25:37.187258-07:00
Space Force   AI   Moon   Human Spaceflight & Space Stations   Space Policy & International Cooperation   Space Defense & Militarization   Policy & Regulation   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact  
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.

Also: The Space Review, Air & Space Forces Mag and National Defense
2026-06-23T03:13:00.994667-07:00
Event   Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation   Space Exploration & Science Missions   Commercial Space  
Ars Technica • Stephen Clark

With Starfall, SpaceX eyes an edge in global cargo delivery from orbit

By Ars Technica: The purpose of Starfall is to support the "transport and delivery of goods through space.".

Also: Seeking Alpha, keeptrack.space and talkoftitusville.com
2026-06-22T22:40:31.194852-07:00