Briefing - EU secure connectivity programme 2023-2027: Building a multi-orbital satellite constellation - 03-02-2023
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Satellite communication is a strategic asset for governments and civil society alike. Complementary to terrestrial networks, it can contribute to seamless digital communication, even when such networks are absent or disrupted. Today, the EU does not have a deBriefing - EU secure connectivity programme 2023-2027: Building a multi-orbital satellite constellation - 03-02-2023
Satellite communication is a strategic asset for governments and civil society alike. Complementary to terrestrial networks, it can contribute to seamless digital communication, even when such networks are absent or disrupted. Today, the EU does not have a dedicated infrastructure (including space and ground segments) to offer satellite communication services to governments, the economy or civil society. Several EU global partners and competitors are investing in parallel in such capabilities. On 15 February 2022, the European Commission presented a proposal to improve the resilience of EU communication services by developing and operating a multi-orbital connectivity infrastructure (with both space and ground segments), based on a public-partnership model. Governmental services would be operational from 2025, and private services at a later stage. The European Parliament and the Council reached a provisional agreement on the proposal on 22 November 2022. Parliament must now vote on the draft legislative act as modified by that agreement before the regulation can become law. Third edition. The 'EU Legislation in Progress' briefings are updated at key stages throughout the legislative procedure. Source : © European Union, 2023 - EP Read more