Europe Finalizes Plans For Its 'Sovereign' Starlink Competitor
📍 The outcome
The European Union has finalized plans for its sovereign satellite constellation, IRIS², with an increased scope of 66 satellites and a significant budget. The project aims to provide secure connectivity and address defense needs, with key contracts awarded to companies such as Indra and a Spanish firm. The EU has accelerated implementation of the project, reinforcing and expanding the constellation.
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Europe Finalizes Plans For Its 'Sovereign' Starlink Competitor Engadget · 92d ago broke it first
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