tuxzilla t1_ix6yso3 wrote on November 21, 2022 at 5:24 AM

Reply to comment by Lootcifer- in European Union strikes €6bn deal to develop own broadband satellite network by Sorin61

> Reuters reports that the satellite system could lead to the construction and launch of up to 170 low-orbit satellites between 2025 to 2027

Starlink has over 2,300 functioning satellites in orbit already.

A_Sinclaire t1_ix7kpmd wrote on November 21, 2022 at 10:27 AM

IRIS² will primarily be for government and military use and only for Europe. So there is no need for thousands of satellites.

Though there seem to be plans to allow some business customers as well. But I doubt they mean for regular businesses - more like critical infrastructure I assume.

LeoRidesHisBike t1_ix7ft3s wrote on November 21, 2022 at 9:12 AM

Does anyone but SpaceX even have the lift capability for thousands of satellites?

whyvas t1_ix7qr0c wrote on November 21, 2022 at 11:51 AM

Don't try to apply logic to these obvious hit pieces!