Pauline Hanson addresses her new MP's comments on immigration and Indigenous flags. The Albanese government offers concessions on capital gains tax changes. Iran plans maritime fees in the Strait of Hormuz, Ukraine drones strike Moscow, and Lionel Messi's family requests "humanity" amid health reports.
Gina Rinehart suggested offering free islands near Townsville to Elon Musk for SpaceX satellite construction and launches. She also proposed attracting Taiwan's chip industry with free land and tax holidays, and skilled Israelis for defense manufacturing, advocating for deregulation and tax cuts.
Russia's Volna Kupol Garant electronic warfare system is designed to 'blind' US Starlink satellites used by Ukraine by emitting interfering signals, preventing them from detecting ground users. An expert stated the system targets the satellite itself rather than drone-satellite communications.
India is unlikely to permit interlinked satellites for internet services, posing a hurdle for Elon Musk's Starlink. The laser inter-satellite link (LISL) technology allows data to bypass national borders, raising national security concerns.
China's PLA Daily warns of an accelerating arms race in low-earth orbit (LEO) satellites, citing US developments like SpaceX contracts. The newspaper highlights the growing strategic and militarized value of space, particularly for satellite networks and orbital competition.
Elon Musk envisage d'envoyer des data centers en orbite pour alimenter l'IA, exploitant la lumière solaire continue pour résoudre les problèmes d'alimentation électrique.
La fusée H3 japonaise a été lancée avec succès le 12 juin, transportant six petits satellites. L'un d'eux, Pro-22, est conçu par la start-up française Unseenlabs pour la surveillance maritime. Ce lancement marque un retour après un échec en décembre 2025.
Pakistan has launched six Earth observation satellites between Jan 2025 and April 2026, significantly enhancing its space surveillance capabilities. Experts warn these satellites could be used to monitor India's borders, troop movements, and military assets, while India faces delays in its own surveillance satellite program.
China successfully launched 201 satellites into orbit on a Zhuque-2E rocket from the Gobi Desert. The mission included a direct-to-cell test satellite and one from China Mobile, expanding the Qianfan constellation.
Russian satellites, particularly those in the Edinaya Kosmicheskaya Sistema (EKS) constellation, have been identified as the source of mysterious, seconds-long GPS interference bursts across Europe, sparking concerns over potential intentional jamming capabilities.
China successfully launched 18 Qianfan constellation satellites into a predetermined orbit on June 4 using a Long March-6C carrier rocket from the Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center. This launch increases the Qianfan constellation's satellite count to 182, accelerating its formation.
Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket exploded during a hot-fire test at Cape Canaveral, causing significant damage and raising concerns for Amazon's satellite internet rollout. No injuries were reported, and Amazon confirmed its satellites were safe and not on board.
Bursa Technical University students developed the KORU system to prevent collisions between Turkish satellites and space debris. The AI-powered system simulates risks and alerts satellites to change course, aiming to extend their lifespan and prevent economic losses.
Portugal is rapidly developing its space industry, aiming to become a spacefaring nation with a new spaceport in the Azores for launching small satellites and recovering reusable capsules. The country boasts skilled engineers, a growing sector turnover, and plans for 30 satellites by 2030.
L'Europe limite les fréquences pour les satellites non européens, visant notamment Starlink et Amazon, malgré des menaces de représailles de l'administration Trump. Parallèlement, le Pape Léon XIV publie sa première encyclique, abordant les inquiétudes liées à l'Intelligence Artificielle (IA) en présence de Christopher Olah, cofondateur d'Anthropic.
NASA's CYGNSS and NISAR satellites, designed for cyclone and ice sheet monitoring, have identified a GPS jammer in Iran within several kilometers, potentially helping mitigate navigation risks for aircraft and ships amid rising GPS interference globally.
The US is developing strategies to disable China's military satellites in a potential Indo-Pacific conflict, amid lacking safety communication channels between the two nations.
SpaceX's Starship rocket completed a largely successful test flight, deploying mock satellites and splashing down in the Indian Ocean. This V3 iteration marks a major upgrade and could boost investor confidence ahead of the company's IPO.
SpaceX's Starship rocket completed its 12th test flight with a controlled splashdown in the Indian Ocean, despite engine malfunctions and an unsuccessful orbital insertion. The mission tested a new design and deployed mock satellites.
SpaceX successfully launched its Starship V3 spacecraft from Texas, marking the 12th test flight for the Starship system and the first for its significantly redesigned hull. The mission aims to test the launch of 20 mini Starlink satellites and is expected to last 90 minutes.
SpaceX launched its most powerful Starship rocket yet on a test flight from Texas, carrying mock Starlink satellites. This upgraded version is crucial for NASA's moon landing program and future Mars missions.
SpaceX launched its most powerful Starship rocket yet on a test flight from Texas, carrying mock satellites. This upgraded version is crucial for NASA's Artemis program to land astronauts on the moon, with a potential landing as early as 2028.
Four Russian military satellites have altered their orbits to closely match that of a Finnish-American radar surveillance satellite, ICEYE-X36. This maneuver, identified through open-source data, raises concerns about Russia's intentions and potential anti-satellite capabilities.
The global space market, valued at $600 billion and projected to reach $2.32 trillion by 2040, is seeing significant private investment. Germany aims to increase its share, with companies developing launch vehicles and satellite data applications, but calls for reduced bureaucracy and increased government support to compete with the US.
