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France, EU push Iris² sovereign satellite constellation despite hurdles

France and the EU are championing the Iris² project, a 348-satellite constellation for secure communications independent of non-European providers. The public-private partnership still faces implementation obstacles, though the initiative signals a strategic push for European strategic autonomy in space-based communications.

Le Monde1 day agoFRCredibility 58%View source

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#satellites#space#strategic-autonomy#eu#defense#communications

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