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Ukraine Pushes for Faster EU Satellite Connectivity Solutions

3/3/2025

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Kyiv is eager to tap into the EU's Govsatcom network and the future IRIS² satellite constellation, launching in 2030. French MEP Christophe Grudler is advocating for swift action, urging the EU to fast-track Govsatcom's deployment as a stopgap while exploring commercial satellite solutions from Eutelsat and OneWeb to bolster Ukraine's connectivity.

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Kyiv is eager to tap into the EU's Govsatcom network and the future IRIS² satellite constellation, launching in 2030. French MEP Christophe Grudler is advocating for swift action, urging the EU to fast-track Govsatcom's deployment as a stopgap while exploring commercial satellite solutions from Eutelsat and OneWeb to bolster Ukraine's connectivity.