In Brief Posted: 5:08 AM PST · December 16, 2024 Image Credits:Michael Dunning / Getty Images 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. First announced in 2022, Iris² (Infrastructure for...