Italy’s plan to buy Starlink data deals a serious blow to European space network
The Italian government is considering the purchase of satellite Internet services from SpaceX's Starlink constellation, and the potential deal has triggered controversy along political, economic, and spaceflight lines in Europe.
SpaceX May Provide Starlink Internet for Italian Government in $1.6B Deal
Italy's Defense Ministry and Intelligence Services approve a five-year contract to get encrypted internet and telephone services through Starlink, but the deal hasn't been finalized just yet.
Italy Said to Plan SpaceX Security Services Deal
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Italy-SpaceX deal would be compatible with Iris² - EU
BRUSSELS, JAN 7 - An agreement between the Italian government and Elon Musk's SpaceX for the use of the Starlink satellite communications system would be compatible with participation in the Iris² project,
Italy close to sealing €1.5bn satellite deal with Musk’s SpaceX
Italy is reportedly close to sealing a €1.5 billion (£1.25 billion) deal with Elon Musk’s SpaceX that would provide the country’s government with secure telecommunications.
Italian PM denies SpaceX talks with Trump as nation nears €1.5 billion deal
After a unannounced visit to meet with President-elect Donald Trump, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni says SpaceX deal weren't discussed.
Italy secures $1.6B SpaceX deal for top-secret communications
The Italian government is in advanced talks with Elon Musk's company about securing government communications. The $1.6 billion contract is planned to be implemented over five years. This is set to be the largest project of its kind in Europe and has already been approved by Italian intelligence services and the Ministry of Defense.
Elon Musk's Starlink talks with Italy raise concerns
Reports that Elon Musk's SpaceX is in advanced negotiations with the Italian government over the provision of internet and ...
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Eutelsat OneWeb blames 366th day for 48-hour date disaster
The satellite broadband service fell over on December 31, 2024, for 48 hours. According to Eutelsat, "the root cause was identified as a software issue within the ground segment." Issues began just ...
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Europe’s Starlink competitor is go
The IRIS² constellation will consist of 264 spacecraft in low Earth orbit and 18 in medium Earth orbit. SpaceRISE — a consortium led by European satellite network operators SES, Eutelsat ...
Italy in advanced discussions with SpaceX
Italy is in advanced discussions with SpaceX to use its Starlink satellite Network for secure government communications, ...
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IRIS² signing day on Dec 16
IRIS² is the scheme for a highly secure Infrastructure for Resilience, Interconnectivity and Security by Satellite. The technical briefing will be followed by various speeches and the contract ...
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Germany hosts EU’s new Satellite Hub
Discover how Cologne’s new IRIS² hub positions Germany at the forefront of Europe’s secure satellite communications and ...
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IRIS²: Europe launches a satellite communication programme
The European Commission has signed a concession contract for IRIS², the European satellite constellation announced two years ago, which will oversee the development, deployment, and operation of ...
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Europe takes on Starlink with $11.5 billion IRIS² satellite constellation
The European Union is planning its own satellite constellation, IRIS², as part of a €10.6 billion ($11.1 billion ) initiative to provide secure, resilient connectivity to businesses ...
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Europe signs contracts for IRIS² constellation
IRIS² will provide secure communications for European governments for security and civil applications. It will also provide commercial satellite services, such as residential broadband.
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Why The EU Is Shelling Out Billions To Compete With Elon Musk’s Starlink
The European Union (EU) is planning to develop a multibillion-dollar network of satellites aimed at competing with Elon Musk’s Starlink. The European Commission signed a concession contract on ...
Will Italy’s use of Elon Musk's satellites affect a key EU project?
What would it mean for Europe's security if Italy decided to join SpaceX's satellite system? Will Giorgia Meloni's government ...