EUROPE'S STARLINK COMPETITOR IS GO

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The EU's IRIS2 constellation is expected to come online by 2030. The Starlink competitor will provide secure connectivity to Europe and bring high-speed internet to dead zones. SpaceRISE, a consortium led by European satellite network operators and supported by European satcom subcontractors, has been given a 12-year concession contract to develop, deploy, and operate the IRIS2 constellation. The EU's partnership with SpaceRISE is intended to demonstrate the power of public-private collaboration in driving innovation and delivering tangible benefits to all Europeans.