Satellite   Space Policy & International Cooperation   Space Defense & Militarization   Policy & Regulation   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact  
Bloomberg

India effectively freezes Starlink commercial approvals over terminal-use concerns tied to Iran war

India has reportedly paused—“frozen”—approvals for Elon Musk’s Starlink to start commercial operations, citing concerns about how satellite terminals could be used in the Iran war. The move adds a regulatory hurdle for SpaceX’s growth plans in a key market.

Also: Times of India
2026-06-10T04:43:49.722345-07:00
Satellite   Europe   Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation   Commercial Space   Space Policy & International Cooperation   Space Defense & Militarization   Space Debris & Traffic Management  
SpaceNews.com • Rosa Schmidt

After the launch: Why Europe's space ambitions depend on what comes next

By SpaceNews.com: become essential infrastructure. Financial markets rely on their timing signals. Military operations depend on their communications and surveillance. Navigation, disaster response, logistics, climate monitoring, most systems that underpin modern economies have some orbital component.

2026-06-10T04:03:37.762259-07:00
Satellite   Leadership   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Space Defense & Militarization   Policy & Regulation   Airbus   Thales  
Bloomberg • Alberto Brambilla, Donato Paolo Mancini

Leonardo CEO Eyes Green Light for Space Venture in 2027

By Bloomberg: Leonardo SpA’s new chief executive officer expects European regulatory approval for its satellite venture with Airbus SE and Thales SA by the end of next year, clearing the way for one of Europe’s most ambitious defense and space projects.

2026-06-09T15:56:21.461976-07:00
Museums   Satellite   Space Exploration & Science Missions   Commercial Space   Space Debris & Traffic Management   Sustainability & Climate Initiatives  
Via Satellite • Rachel Jewett

New Astroscale Initiative Looks to Improve Data for Spacecraft Reentry Studies

By Via Satellite: Astroscale is leading a new initiative to improve the study of spacecraft reentry and atmospheric impact, while protecting sensitive data for commercial.

Also: Business Wire, Leonard David and satnews.com
2026-06-09T12:42:16.610956-07:00
Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation   Space Exploration & Science Missions   Commercial Space  
Space.com • Elizabeth Howell

Thruster breakthrough? New 2-in-1 propulsion system is about to get an in-space test

By Space.com: A new propulsion system feeds the same "monopropellant" fuel into electrical and chemical thrusters, potentially saving on mass and complications for future missions to Mars.

Also: Science Daily and spacedaily.com
2026-06-09T13:10:15.782310-07:00