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Germany Plays Key Role In EU's Answer To Starlink
The European Union is developing its own satellite network, IRIS², to provide secure connections for governments, companies, and citizens. The network will comprise 348 satellites, with Germany’s OHB building 18 satellites for medium Earth orbit. The project aims to close mobile coverage gaps in Europe and Africa, and initial services are expected to launch in 2029. The development of IRIS² comes as the EU seeks to reduce its reliance on US-based satellite services like Starlink, as reported by Euronews.