The European Defence Agency (EDA) has granted a €15.65 million contract to a consortium of 17 companies from Spain, France, Luxembourg, Portugal, and Slovenia to create a military satellite designed for very low orbits.
The satellite is set to function at altitudes between 250 and 350 km, allowing for precise Earth surface imaging and minimizing communication lags.
Furthermore, Europe has plans to launch a group of six meteorological satellites called Sterna in 2029.
