Ukraine’s satellite wake-up call for Europe
04 Feb Foreign & Security Policy

Ukraine’s satellite wake-up call for Europe

Outmatched by Russia in space at the start of the war, Ukraine moved quickly to close the gap using commercial and allied satellites. Its experience is now shaping a consensus in Brussels: without rapid, collective investment in space intelligence, Europe risks entering its next conflict blind.
by Anthony Harwood
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04 Feb 20
Committee guide 2020 | INTA: Forward-looking and independent
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04 Feb 20
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A strong knowledge base
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