Europe's Eutelsat Could Help Replace Starlink in Ukraine
Eutelsat, a European satellite operator, may play a crucial role in helping Ukraine meet its communication needs after losing access to Elon Musk's Starlink system. The company's global-coverage constellation of satellites in low earth orbit (LEO) and geostationary orbit can provide an alternative for government and defense applications. Eutelsat has already been supporting government and institutional communications in Ukraine and offers similar capabilities to Starlink in Europe.
- The involvement of European satellite operators like Eutelsat highlights the growing importance of regional alternatives to global systems like Starlink, particularly in times of crisis.
- What would be the long-term implications for Ukraine's communication security if it were to rely heavily on a single provider like Eutelsat, rather than diversifying its options?