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> All official releases only mention government use... The second quote I pulled above is from an official source[1]. It seems pretty clear to me that it's int
by culturestate 4y ago
> All official releases only mention government use...
The second quote I pulled above is from an official source[1]. It seems pretty clear to me that it's intended as a dual-use constellation, with government services coming online first and an allotment for commercial services later. One of the two key objectives in the downloadable fact sheet[2] is:
> Allow for the provision of commercial services by the private sector, to enable the availability of high-speed broadband and seamless connectivity throughout Europe, removing dead zones.
1. https://defence-industry-space.ec.europa.eu/eu-space-policy/eu-space-programme/iriss_en https://defence-industry-space.ec.europa.eu/eu-space-policy/...
2. https://defence-industry-space.ec.europa.eu/system/files/2023-02/IRIS²_Factsheet%20%28EN%29.pdf https://defence-industry-space.ec.europa.eu/system/files/202...