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With the war, Ukraine needed satellite telecommunications, but the EU didn’t have something to offer. Ukraine should not have to rely on the whims of Elon Musk
by adolph 4y ago
With the war, Ukraine needed satellite telecommunications, but the EU didn’t have something to offer. Ukraine should not have to rely on the whims of Elon Musk to defend their people.
What a weird reason to undertake such a project. Ukraine isn’t an EU member.
- ssnistfajen 4y agoI guess this is the near term reason, but the main motive for the EU to set up their own satellite positioning system Gallileo was because GPS is under the whims of US military and may not be available to even US allies under emergency circumstances. They want critical infrastructure without relying on an external entity be it the US military or Elon Musk.
- scotty79 4y agoBut providing support to Ukraine is EU business. And who knows what will be the member and buisnesses of EU in 4 years. Better to be ready.