Tag: european space program
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Europe's Space Tracking Program Gains Momentum
Europe's Space Tracking Program is gaining significant traction, with nearly 95 percent of European satellite operators already on board, sharing data and reaping the benefits of collision avoidance services. As uncertainty surrounds the US's Traffic Coordination System for Space, the EU is poised to take a leading role in shaping global safety standards for satellite operations.
EU Unveils $18B Satellite Constellation Plan with Spanish Firm at Helm
The EU is launching an $18 billion satellite constellation plan, led by a Spanish firm, to create a broadband communications network that rivals SpaceX's Starlink and bolsters Europe's defense, security, and emergency services capabilities. This ambitious project, valued at €15.6 billion, will expand the IRIS2 constellation with 66 new low Earth orbit satellites.