Satellite Space Policy & International Cooperation Policy & Regulation

Bloomberg • Mihir Mishra, Sanjai P R

Jio Platforms considers India satellite constellation plan to strengthen control of national communications vs Starlink

Mukesh Ambani-controlled Jio Platforms is weighing plans to build its own satellite constellation to cement control of India’s communications infrastructure, as Elon Musk’s Starlink faces operational and regulatory hurdles. The move underscores how LEO broadband is driving new sovereign-connectivity strategies.

2026-06-19T04:37:10.481679-07:00

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European Spaceflight • Andrew Parsonson

Anomaly Delays Full-Scale Space Rider Drop Test Until October

By European Spaceflight: ESA will reattempt the final full-scale Space Rider drop test no earlier than October 2026, after an anomaly aborted a previously unannounced test.

2026-06-19T02:38:18.735151-07:00

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SpaceNews.com • Andrew Jones

Chinese university-led mission to study asteroid Apophis during close encounter with Earth

By SpaceNews.com: A spacecraft developed by Tsinghua University is set to join international missions to study the asteroid Apophis during its close approach to Earth in 2029.

2026-06-19T03:51:12.914536-07:00

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SpaceNews.com • Jeff Foust

Mu-g Technologies enters the parabolic flight business

By SpaceNews.com: A startup has acquired an aircraft to offer commercial parabolic flight services even as NASA seeks to acquire its own aircraft for reduced-gravity flights.

2026-06-19T03:51:13.356374-07:00

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SpaceWatch Global • Torsten Kriening

ESA Council Sets December Ministerial in Rome, Reframes Exploration After NASA's Gateway Decision

By SpaceWatch Global: The 347th in Paris confirmed Rome as the venue for the Intermediate Ministerial Meeting on 15 December and signalled a fundamental repositioning of Europe's exploration strategy following NASA's downsizing of the Lunar Gateway.

2026-06-19T04:12:32.196806-07:00

Satellite Europe Commercial Space

SpaceNews.com • Jason Rainbow

Austrian propulsion startup joins sovereign space funding surge

By SpaceNews.com: Austrian satellite propulsion startup Gate Space has won 6.3 million euros in funding from Europe’s government-backed accelerator program, joining a wave of European companies attracting capital for greater space sovereignty.

2026-06-19T00:30:12.400558-07:00

Satellite Europe Commercial Space Space Policy & International Cooperation

Bloomberg • Gian Volpicelli, Paula Doenecke

SpaceX Criticizes EU Proposal for Satellite Spectrum Tender

By Bloomberg: SpaceX criticized the European Union’s plans for the distribution of satellite spectrum, a key element in the growth plans for the Elon Musk-led company’s Starlink service following its record-setting initial public offering.

2026-06-18T15:24:09.689739-07:00

Moon Human Spaceflight & Space Stations NASA

Ars Technica • Eric Berger

NASA asks Northrop Grumman to stop working on lunar HALO module

By Ars Technica: We are reassigning most affected employees across existing opportunities and programs.".

2026-06-18T14:05:42.565428-07:00

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Jio Platforms considers India satellite constellation plan to strengthen control of national communications vs Starlink

Anomaly Delays Full-Scale Space Rider Drop Test Until October

Chinese university-led mission to study asteroid Apophis during close encounter with Earth

Mu-g Technologies enters the parabolic flight business

ESA Council Sets December Ministerial in Rome, Reframes Exploration After NASA's Gateway Decision

Austrian propulsion startup joins sovereign space funding surge

SpaceX Criticizes EU Proposal for Satellite Spectrum Tender

NASA asks Northrop Grumman to stop working on lunar HALO module

Ambani’s Jio Weighs India Satellite Network to Rival Starlink

ESA Council Sets December Ministerial in Rome, Reframes Exploration After NASA's Gateway Decision

Mu-g Technologies enters the parabolic flight business

Chinese university-led mission to study asteroid Apophis during close encounter with Earth

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Austrian propulsion startup joins sovereign space funding surge

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