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• IRIS² aims to enter service by early 2031, providing internet access and secure communications for different applications, similar to SpaceX’s Starshield and Starlink.
• The EUR10.6 billion project funded by the EU, ESA, and consortium companies, aims to increase Europe’s strategic autonomy and unlock a new area for economic growth.
The European Commission has signed a concession contract for IRIS², the European satellite constellation announced two years ago, which will oversee the development, deployment, and operation of a network of secure, multi-orbital satellites. Continue reading “IRIS²: Europe Launches a Satellite Communication Program”