In response to a request for alternative satellite solutions to Starlink, the EU Commission confirmed Ukraine’s interest in utilizing both Govsatcom and the future IRIS² constellation. While IRIS² won’t be operational until the 2030s, expediting Govsatcom deployment is being considered as an interim solution, offering “precursor governmental services.” Additional options include leveraging existing commercial satellite capacity from providers like Eutelsat, Hispasat, SES, and OneWeb.
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It seems like Starlink is not willing to comply with the suspension order from Brazilian regulators. This bold move could potentially lead to losing their business license in Brazil. The Defense Ministry of Brazil has highlighted the importance of Starlink for military operations and strategic readiness across the nation, which adds another layer of complexity to this situation.
Elon Musk’s defiance towards the Brazilian regulators may come across as a risky decision. Every other tech giant such as Google, Facebook, and Apple must comply with the laws of the countries they operate in, so why should Musk and Starlink be an exception?… Continue reading
John Q. Hosedrinker