EU Lawmakers OK Secure Satellite Communications System
A new satellite network will ensure secure communications for EU government bodies, emergency services and EU delegations globally after the European Parliament approved the Infrastructure for Resilience, Interconnectivity and Security by Satellite constellation. Europe's first multi-orbital satellite constellation has a…
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budget of 2.4 billion euros ($2.6 billion) and will be operational in 2024. It will "ensure the EU's strategic autonomy in the field of secure government communications, in a context where cyber security threats are becoming increasingly important, especially following Russia's war against Ukraine," Parliament said Tuesday. Its negotiations with governments resulted in stronger environmental and sustainability provisions that reduce space debris proliferation and light pollution and require carbon footprint compensation to offset emissions. The agreement now needs final approval from administrations.