Over the past 12 years, Finnish spacetech startup Iceye has quietly amassed the world’s largest satellite constellation. This year, it has moved into defence territory by partnering with defence contractors such as Saab and Rheinmetall as well as European governments in a clear sign that countries are taking its defence sovereignty seriously — and more so in space than ever before.
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