Monday, December 16, 2024

EU signs $11B deal for sovereign satellite constellation of almost 300 satellites to rival Musk's Starlink

The space competition is heating up! Competition is good, more is better!

"... The European Union is forging ahead with plans for a constellation of internet satellites to rival Elon Musk-owned Starlink, after signing a €10.6 billion ($11.1 billion) deal to launch nearly 300 satellites into low- and medium-Earth orbits by 2030. The bloc wants the space tech to boost its digital sovereignty by providing secure comms to governments. ..."

EU signs $11B deal for sovereign satellite constellation to rival Musk's Starlink | TechCrunch

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