Europe launches a €10.6 billion Iris2 satellite project to rival Starlink

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[6.4] Europe launches €10.6 billion Iris² satellite project to compete with Starlink — ft.com [$]

Europe has signed a €10.6 billion contract to develop the Iris² satellite network, aiming to provide high-speed connectivity and compete with Elon Musk's Starlink. This project is the EU's most significant space initiative in a decade.

The Iris² network will consist of 290 satellites in low and medium Earth orbits, with operations expected to start by early 2030. The project will focus on both commercial broadband services and secure government communications.

The European Commission will fund 61% of the project, with the remainder coming from the SpaceRise consortium, led by Eutelsat and other companies. This initiative aims to enhance Europe's strategic autonomy and boost its space industry amid increasing competition.

[6.1] Paraguay reopens embassy in Jerusalem, boosting Israel's diplomatic standing — clickondetroit.com

Paraguay has reopened its embassy in Jerusalem, recognizing the city as Israel's capital. This decision marks a diplomatic win for Israel amid its increasing international isolation due to the ongoing Gaza conflict.

Paraguay previously moved its embassy to Jerusalem in 2018 but reversed the decision later that year. The reopening makes Paraguay the first country to establish an embassy in Jerusalem since the war began after Hamas' attack on October 7, 2023.

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[5.5] Ilya Sutskever warns that advanced AI reasoning will lead to unpredictability
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[5.5] SoftBank CEO announces $100 billion U.S. investment focused on AI during Trump visit
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[5.4] International Court of Justice concludes landmark climate hearings in The Hague
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