EU signs $11B deal for sovereign satellite constellation to rival Musks Starlink | TechCrunch
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News Summary
- The European Union is forging ahead with plans for a constellation of internet satellites to rival Elon Musk-owned Starlink
- The bloc wants the space tech to boost its digital sovereignty by providing secure comms to governments
- Musk’s Starlink, meanwhile, already has some 6,000 satellites in orbit, and recently passed 4 million subscribers
The European Union is forging ahead with plans for a constellation of internet satellites to rival Elon Muskowned Starlink, after signing a 10.6 billion ($11.1B) deal to launch nearly 300 satellites [+903 chars]