For weeks, there had been no news on SatcomBw 4. Now, startup representative Max Gulde is reporting positive signals from politicians and the Bundeswehr – and potential prime contractors are also responding.
Von Nicola Kuhrt und Ralf Nestler
The European Commission is proposing a separate founding act for the European Union Space Agency (EUSPA). The proposal establishes a permanent mandate and strengthens the agency’s operational role in EU space systems.
Von Corinna Visser
At the inaugural Munich Space Summit, the chair of the Munich Security Conference emphasized, with unusual clarity, the strategic importance of space for European sovereignty.
Von Torsten Kriening
Commercial use of German Armed Forces satellites is out of the question, according to a response to a parliamentary question by the AfD parliamentary group. Civil clauses are also discussed in the response – it is stated that the German government has not yet reached a final decision on this matter.
Von Ralf Nestler
China is investing heavily in its own satellite-based internet, which combines military and civilian purposes. This development could permanently change global communication markets and the military balance of power.
Von Amelie Richter
The German Federal Ministry of Research, Technology and Space is seeking closer cooperation with the Ministry of Defense. Going forward, officials from both ministries will be seconded to the other in order to strengthen coordination on space security.
Von Wilhelmine Stenglin
The EU is launching GOVSATCOM for secure satellite communications while at the same time pushing ahead with the successor system IRIS². Both projects are intended to provide Europe with an independent, interference-free communications infrastructure for government and military purposes.
Von Corinna Visser
