EU signs $11B deal for sovereign satellite constellation to rival Musk's Starlink | TechCrunch
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5:08 AM PST · December 16, 2024
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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.
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