IRIS, the EU's new multi-orbital constellation of 290 satellites
Posted: 28th December 2024
The Commission has signed the concession contract for the Infrastructure for Resilience, Interconnectivity and Security by Satellite (IRIS²), a multi-orbital constellation of 290 satellite, with the SpaceRISE consortium. This partnership will develop, deploy, and operate the European Union’s new system. It is a significant step towards Europe’s sovereignty and secure connectivity.
... for “security, safety, and resilience”.
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