Europe Gets Ready for a New Polar Satellite Constellation

Europe is to get a new polar satellite constellation, EPS-Sterna, that could provide up to 30 billion euros ($35 billion) in economic value to Europe over the course of its lifetime. The first satellites from this key new European program will likely be deployed in 2029. The program secured near unanimous support during the 110th session of the Eumetsat Council. In total, 29 of Eumetsat’s 30 member states backed the program. Eumetsat announced these developments, Jan. 12. More

(Source: Via Satellite - Jan 14)