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IRIS2 Space Programme

Kumari Sonali

IRIS2 Space Programme:

The EU has launched an ambitious IRIS2 space programme with a constellation of 290 satellites to rival Elon Musk’s Starlink.Nations involved: European Union member states through the European Space Agency (ESA).
Launched in: Announced and initiated in 2024.Aim is to provide secure, resilient, and uninterrupted connectivity for governmental and commercial purposes,to strengthen European autonomy and competitiveness in space technology.

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