EU launches €10bn space programme to rival Musk’s Starlink

UK not part of Iris2 project, described as ‘a significant step towards Europe’s sovereignty and secure connectivity’

The EU has launched an ambitious €10bn (£8.3bn) space programme with a constellation of 290 satellites to rival Elon Musk’s Starlink, further widening the post-Brexit security gap with the UK.

The constellation is intended to ensure the bloc’s security for governments and armies amid increasing global concerns over cybersecurity.

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