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EU Expands IRIS² Constellation

3 sources · first reported 4h ago

via SpaceNews

The European Commission has agreed to increase the size and cost of the IRIS² secure connectivity constellation, expanding it to 348 spacecraft. The constellation will provide secure connectivity for defence, security, and emergency services. Hispasat has been named the prime contractor for the project.

Why it matters

The expansion of the IRIS² constellation enhances the EU's secure connectivity capabilities, supporting defence, security, and emergency services. This development has significant implications for European defence and security infrastructure.

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Development timeline

How this story unfolded across sources, oldest first.

  1. SpaceNews · Primary
    Europe increases size and cost of IRIS² constellation
  2. Telecompaper ·
    EU expands Iris2 constellation to 348 satellites, Hispasat named prime contractor
  3. Defence-industry ·
    EU expands IRIS² secure satellite constellation to 348 spacecraft, adding 66 satellites for defence, security and emergency services