The end of the war in Ukraine is also played in space. American satellite network Starling This is currently necessary. It provides link with the Ukrainian forces on the ground. But the Impossibility Its owner, millionaire Elon MuskKiev and the European Union (EU) are concerned.
“Elon Mask, in fact, the guardian of the Ukrainian connection on the battlefield. It was a Strategy“The worldwide Rasmusan’s senior director of European Affairs, Arthur de Liderkerg, warns.
However, MEP Christoff Crutler (Europe renewal) emphasizes it There are alternatives in the EU Capable of competing with the American constellation. “The instructions for changing Starling are clear to us.” However, the French Eurodipat does not have to resort to this possibility in a quick manner because it takes some time to change Elon Maskin satellites.
“If Starling decides to cut the signal today, we have options, especially KowsodcomIt is the European network we are working on, allowing Starling’s signal to complete in Ukraine in June, if needed, “continues. Kovsatcom government governments have the existing spatial skills. The purpose of this organization is to provide reliable and secure networks to EU general officials. Ukraine has already expressed interest By computer.
According to Christoff Crutler, There will be no problem With this solution. “The EU is very dedicated to helping Ukraine, so if a Starling identity in the future is stopped, he will undoubtedly agree to help all member states,” he says.
Arthur de Leadekherke, and Gambio, Tine More reservation about this option. “Govsatcom is a safe satellite government communication system, its main purpose is to provide reliable, secure and strategic autonomous networks for inter -EU government communications services. This is not an alternative to the battlefield we are talking about for Ukraine,” he says. “This time it is not a silver bullet.”
Industrial solution
The other option would be to believe Yutelesad. Corporation Franco-British You can provide quality services equivalent to Starling because it has also chosen the galaxy of the lowest terrain orbit. However, the amount between the two companies Asymmetrical. Starling D 7,000 satellitesBefore 630 from Udelst. But there are 35 satellites in Udelzut in the geo -orbit, which means that the Earth is too far away.
However, desire Yutelesad It raises one Industrial and business issue. The US company has about 40,000 terminals in Ukraine, not only using the military. The public is using Starling to connect or make calls to the Internet. Instead, Franko-British has 2,000 in ‘Terminals’. The other 4,000 can be used soon, and a directive of 10,000 devices has been issued. Finally, the price of a Starling terminal is estimated at 500 euros, compared to the Udelzat teams with nearly 9,000 euros.
But European company has political benefits. It depends on the United States, and has the support of two European nuclear power. “Udelzat is our European champion, which is reliable in operational solutions that we can support through financial and political wishes,” says Arthur de Litecarg.
Solution for the future
A last medium -time preference European IRIS 2 project (Satellite recession, interconnection and infrastructure for security). This galaxy of 290 Multi -Battery satellites, in the lower orbit (up to 2,000 km of Leo) and the middle orbit (Meo from 2,000 to 36,000 km), provides secure connectivity services to the EU. This galaxy will provide low delay, that is, Ultra -Grab transmissions close to the performance of terrain networks.
A 12-year public-private offer contract for IRIS2’s development and exploitation Spacerise. He Federation Include one YutelesadThe Spanish Hispasat And luxmburga SesAs well as the Heavyweights of the Talees, OH, Airbus Defense and Space, Telespasio, Doych Telecom, Orange and History.
However, iris2 is still there Far away from its operation. “From 2028We have a functional IRIS2 galaxy that can provide telecommunication services to all the members of the group. I will add that this is the first time that this is the first time that has been insured by cryptography, so cyber attacks in this galaxy are not possible. It will be worldwide first Ultraceseur signalWhat’s going on in the Starling Signal. “
According to Arthur de Leadergenk Cultural S. Essential. “It’s all about having options. It’s about the lack of a failure.” We left the link of the Ukraine war zone in the hands of a man (…). It is a Strategy. Options, alternatives, diversifying our associations, we avoid that single failure. “
