European governments are seeking sovereign access to space-based intelligence, leading to contracts for satellite constellations.
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Updated Jun 25
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European governments are seeking sovereign access to space-based intelligence, leading to contracts for satellite constellations.
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Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- The European Commission is driving the procurement of a secure satellite constellation, with Hispasat serving as the prime contractor for the ground segment.Sub-event
- The IRIS² programme involves SES, ESA, and the European Commission to support Europe's sovereign connectivity ambitions.Sub-event
- The FCC granted full constellation authorization to Pulsar, a satellite service operating near GPS frequencies and serving sovereign platforms in Europe and Russia.Sub-event
- Israeli political goals are being informed by international models, a development within the broader European/Finnish cooperation.Sub-event
- Europe seeks autonomy from foreign space services, with Germany contributing to the defense-space plan.Sub-event
- Isar Aerospace and Planet Labs are contributing to the European space ecosystem through a strategic launch agreement for the Pelican satellite, demonstrating sovereign capabilities in Germany.Sub-event
- European agencies contracted Open Cosmos for the development of an Earth observation satellite constellation.Sub-event
Finnish company ICEYE secured a contract for a 40-satellite constellation for European governments.1 source
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