From TLDR 2024-12-17

EUROPE'S STARLINK COMPETITOR IS GO (2 MINUTE READ) [8]

The EU's IRIS2 constellation is expected to come online by 2030. The
Starlink competitor will provide secure connectivity to Europe and
bring high-speed internet to dead zones. SpaceRISE, a consortium led
by European satellite network operators and supported by European
satcom subcontractors, has been given a 12-year concession contract to
develop, deploy, and operate the IRIS2 constellation. The EU's
partnership with SpaceRISE is intended to demonstrate the power of public-private collaboration in driving innovation and delivering
tangible benefits to all Europeans.

https://www.theverge.com/2024/12/16/24322358/iris2-starlink-rival-europe-da te-cost

TIKTOK ASKS SUPREME COURT TO BLOCK LAW BANNING ITS U.S. OPERATIONS (7
MINUTE READ) [14]

TikTok has asked the Supreme Court to temporarily block the law that
would effectively ban it in the US. The company claims the law
violated its First Amendment rights and those of its 170 million
American users. TikTok has urged the justices to maintain the status
quo while they decide on whether to hear an appeal.

https://links.tldrnewsletter.com/SChFG5

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