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France, EU push Iris² sovereign satellite constellation despite hurdles
Le Monde·FR·about 21 hours ago
Polish PM Donald Tusk announced plans to develop a domestic satellite communications system similar to Starlink, aiming for strategic independence in space-based connectivity. The move follows Poland's reliance on Starlink for military and civilian communications, particularly in support of Ukraine. The project's scope, timeline, and funding remain unspecified, but it signals a shift toward sovereign space infrastructure in response to geopolitical dependencies.