The EU has finalized its plans for the Iris² satellite network, an $11.1 billion initiative aimed to provide high-speed internet and rival Elon Musk’s Starlink by deploying 290 satellites.
European politicians are wary of becoming overly reliant on Starlink, given its critical role in military communications during the Ukraine conflict, raising concerns about its influence.
Elon Musk has experienced tensions with European regulators, particularly regarding his social media platform X, and has actively engaged in diplomatic relationships as they relate to SpaceX services.
The EU’s Iris² project is set to launch by 2030, while also giving the bloc more autonomy in space technology as it competes against established providers like SpaceX and Amazon.
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