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EU Commission signs contract to expand IRIS2 satellite constellation

EU Commission signs contract to expand IRIS2 satellite constellation
Channel News Asia Friday 07 August 2026, 07:39 UTC 1 min read
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EU Commission signs contract to expand IRIS2 satellite constellation BRUSSELS, Aug 7 : The European Commission said on Friday it signed an agreement with the space consortium SpaceRISE to expand the IRIS2 satellite constellation it is currently developing. The agreement adds 66 satellites into low Earth orbit to the programme, bringing the main constellation to 348 satellites, and moving it from planning to full-scale deployment, the Commission said. • The constellation, a response to Elon...

EU Commission signs contract to expand IRIS2 satellite constellation BRUSSELS, Aug 7 : The European Commission said on Friday it signed an agreement with the space consortium SpaceRISE to expand the IRIS2 satellite constellation it is currently developing. • The agreement adds 66 satellites into low Earth orbit to the programme, bringing the main constellation to 348 satellites, and moving it from planning to full-scale deployment, the Commission said. • The constellation, a response to Elon Musk's Starlink and other internet networks, will provide "sovereign, secure and highly reliable connectivity" for European governments, defence and security forces, and emergency services. • The constellation is set to start operating in 2029.
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