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Reuters

SpaceX restricts Starlink use in Ukraine, hampering drone operations and air defense, Ukrainian officials say

Ukrainian officials say restrictions on Starlink are disrupting drone attacks and air defense, renewing scrutiny of the satellite network’s role in the war. Related reports describe possible throttling, attacks on Starlink-related infrastructure and the importance of conventional data links as alternatives.

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2026-10-14T10:20:37.649075-07:00

defense Space Force Space Defense & Militarization

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Wall Street Journal • Shelby Holliday

The Space Force Showed Us Its Weapons Used in Iran and Venezuela

By Wall Street Journal: Space Force electromagnetic warfare systems are playing a key role in U.S. military operations around the world. WSJ’s Shelby Holliday visited a base in Colorado to learn more.

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2026-10-14T10:49:18.423620-07:00

Moon Human Spaceflight & Space Stations NASA

Space.com • Mike Wall

Life after the moon: Artemis II's Christina Koch steps down from active astronaut duty

By Space.com: Artemis II mission specialist Christina Koch will become NASA's acting deputy chief engineer on Nov. 1. All four Artemis II crewmates have now stepped away from active spaceflight duties.

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2026-10-14T09:06:13.518885-07:00

Satellite Cybersecurity (Cyber Threats & Protection)

Via Satellite • Clémence Poirier

Space Sector Faced More Than One Cyberattack Per Day in 2025

By Via Satellite: By crawling through hundreds of Telegram channels, cybercriminal forums, and other open sources, 407 cyber operations against the space sector were identified in 2025, accounting for more than one attack per day.

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2026-10-14T08:55:31.163440-07:00

defense Satellite LEO Defense Industry & Major Contractors

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Space Intel Report • Peter B. de Selding

Turkish defense giant Aselsan: We plan 2x-3x increase in space revenue, now $200M/year, focusing on end-to-end systems

By Space Intel Report: LA PLATA, Maryland -- Turkish defense electronics giant Aselsan is investing heavily in space R&D as it seeks to expand its portfolio to include end-to-end capabilities in geospatial imaging and satellite communications and a government-backed program for a low-obit broadband constellation of 198 satellites by the.

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2026-10-14T10:55:32.353341-07:00

Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation Commercial Space

Space.com • Josh Dinner

SpaceX Returns First Starship Upper Stage to Starbase for Reusability Studies

By Space.com: After surviving its splashdown and a grueling journey at sea, SpaceX's Ship 40 has returned to Starbase, where engineers will study the first recovered Starship upper stage for clues to future reusability.

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2026-10-14T06:16:02.093877-07:00

UAV Development & Drone Programs Satellite Project Kuiper Space Defense & Militarization Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact

New York Times • Alex Travelli

Musk Blames Tycoon for Stalling Satellite Internet Access in India

By New York Times: As Starlink seeks permission to operate in India, a recent protest in New Delhi showed how quickly authorities can cut off mobile internet access.

Wall Street Journal

Ukraine Says New Limits on Starlink Are Disrupting Its Military Operations

politico.eu

Ukrainian officers warn Starlink slowdown ‘comparable to a nuclear strike against us’

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2026-10-14T00:08:05.166881-07:00

Satellite LEO

SpaceNews.com • S. Alan Stern

Rescuing astronomy from its satellite megaconstellation crisis

By SpaceNews.com: In the late 1800s, long enough ago that it’s almost been forgotten, research astronomy faced an existential crisis brought on by the lighting of cities in the early industrial age.

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2026-10-14T06:16:04.779089-07:00

SpaceX restricts Starlink use in Ukraine, hampering drone operations and air defense, Ukrainian officials say

The Space Force Showed Us Its Weapons Used in Iran and Venezuela

Life after the moon: Artemis II's Christina Koch steps down from active astronaut duty

Space Sector Faced More Than One Cyberattack Per Day in 2025

Turkish defense giant Aselsan: We plan 2x-3x increase in space revenue, now $200M/year, focusing on end-to-end systems

SpaceX Returns First Starship Upper Stage to Starbase for Reusability Studies

Musk Blames Tycoon for Stalling Satellite Internet Access in India

Ukraine Says New Limits on Starlink Are Disrupting Its Military Operations

Ukrainian officers warn Starlink slowdown ‘comparable to a nuclear strike against us’

Rescuing astronomy from its satellite megaconstellation crisis

Turkish defense giant Aselsan: We plan 2x-3x increase in space revenue, now $200M/year, focusing on end-to-end systems

The Space Force Showed Us Its Weapons Used in Iran and Venezuela

(JA) U.S. SpaceX restricts Starlink use, hampering drone attacks and air defense, Ukrainian officials say

Life after the moon: Artemis II's Christina Koch steps down from active astronaut duty

Space Sector Faced More Than One Cyberattack Per Day in 2025

Spain Approves Early Release of €65.8 Million in PAZ 2 Spy Satellite Funding

Four years ago, NASA punched an asteroid. Europe's Hera probe arrives this month to inspect the wreckage

How mini-constellations could more quickly bring new tech to Europe, and to orbit

Spain Approves Early Release of €65.8 Million in PAZ 2 Spy Satellite Funding

TrustPoint demonstrates C-band satellite navigation signals with Calian antenna

SpaceX launches 6,300 pounds of cargo and science to the ISS, deploying two GHGSat methane-monitoring satellites

SpaceX launches 6,300 pounds of cargo and science to the ISS, deploying two GHGSat methane-monitoring satellites

SpaceX launches 6,300 pounds of cargo and science to the ISS, deploying two GHGSat methane-monitoring satellites

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