The EU has proposed creating its own network of spy satellites
Andrius Kubilius announced the possible deployment of a space reconnaissance network of the European Union
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The European Union may deploy its own network of spy satellites to provide better data coverage, European Commissioner for Defense and Space Andrius Kubilius said.
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Why It Matters
Poland and Sweden have launched a project on mini-constellations of spy satellites.
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The European Union may deploy its own network of spy satellites, said EU Commissioner for Defense and Space Andrius Kubilius.
Poland and Sweden have launched a project on “mini-constellations” of spy satellites, with disagreement over whether individual countries or the EU should own the intelligence.
MOSCOW, October 5 - RIA Novosti. EU Commissioner for Defense and Space Andrius Kubilius said that the European Union could deploy its network of spy satellites in space, the Times newspaper writes following an interview with the European Commissioner.
According to the publication, Poland and Sweden recently launched a project on “mini-constellations” of spy satellites. At the same time, the newspaper draws attention to the existence of disagreements regarding whether intelligence data should be left in the hands of national authorities or whether it should be collected together at the EU level.
"Kubilius suggested that the EU could deploy its own joint spy satellites," the report said.
According to Kubilius, the European Union should probably create its own constellation of satellites, providing “better coverage” that all member states can use.
Open Questions
- Who will own the intelligence data?
- When will the satellite network deployment begin?
