Europe Is Developing Its Own Satellite Network Instead of Starlink
President Volodymyr Zelensky said that EU countries are creating an alternative to Starlink due to the possibility of work restrictions The American system. Europe is already promoting the project.
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Europe is developing its own satellite network instead of Starlink - Zelensky <p>President Volodymyr Zelensky said that EU countries are creating an alternative to Starlink due to the possibility of work restrictions The American system. Europe is already promoting the project.</p>
For the past six years, Europe has been seeking to strengthen its autonomy in the field of satellite communications. The IRIS2 network is expected to have 348 satellites, 330 of which are in low-Earth orbit and 18 in medium-Earth orbit. In principle, the first should be launched in 2029...
At what stage of development? In Europe, the development of a satellite network of its own, which could become a full-fledged analog of the American Starlink, has already begun. This has been stated by Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky in his comments to journalists. RBK-Ukraine. According to the Head of State, everyone in Europe sees how the US can limit Starlink's work, so they are already trying to create an alternative. Zelensky recalled…
Also due to complications surrounding the use of Starlink in Ukraine, the European Commission has accelerated preparations for the establishment of a new European company that would bring together the largest European space players, potentially creating a competitor to SpaceX.
Secure communications are essential for Ukrainian and European defence. The Union must reduce its technological dependence on the US as soon as possible.
The European Union is building its own satellite communications network to reduce dependency on the Starlink system, developed by the SpaceX company of billionaire Elon Musk. The project, called IRIS, will include 348 satellites and provide secure communications for governments, the military, emergency services and companies. Germany and Belgium play important roles in infrastructure development, [...]
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