Germany's OHB inks deal for 18 satellites for EU Starlink alternative

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2026-08-31

Bremen, Germany (dpa) - German space and technology company OHB has been awarded a contract by the European Union for 18 satellites worth some ?1 billion ($1.1 billion) that are to become part of the bloc's planned satellite internet constellation, the company said on Monday. The first satellites in the Iris² programme, conceived as Europe's answer to Elon Musk's SpaceX-operated Starlink network, are due to be launched in 2029. Comprising 348 sat......

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