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EU signs $11B deal for sovereign satellite constellation to rival Starlink (techcrunch.com)
The European Union is forging ahead with plans for a constellation of internet satellites to rival Elon Musk-owned Starlink, after signing a €10.6 billion ($11.1B) deal to launch nearly 300 satellites into low- and medium-Earth orbits by 2030.
NASA Ends VIPER Project (nasa.gov)