SpaceWatch GlobalTorsten Kriening

ESA Council confirms Rome as Dec. 15 ministerial venue and reframes Europe’s exploration strategy after NASA’s Lunar Gateway dow

ESA’s 347th Council meeting confirmed Rome as the venue for an Intermediate Ministerial Meeting on 15 December and set the agenda for how Europe will proceed after NASA’s Lunar Gateway downsizing. The decision signals a fundamental repositioning of Europe’s exploration approach as roles and priorities shift.

2026-06-19T04:12:32.196806-07:00
BloombergMihir Mishra, Sanjai P R

Ambani’s Jio Weighs India Satellite Network to Rival Starlink

By Bloomberg: Billionaire Mukesh Ambani-controlled Jio Platforms Ltd. is weighing plans to build its own satellite constellation, as it seeks to cement control over the nation’s communications infrastructure while Elon Musk’s Starlink faces hurdles.

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