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Part of situation: European Union IRIS² satellite programme implementation (10 clusters)

IRIS² satellite programme enters implementation phase with SpaceRISE

IRIS² satellite programme satellite communications SpaceRISE consortium sovereign connectivity low-Earth orbit

The European Commission and the SpaceRISE consortium, comprising Eutelsat, Hispasat, and SES, have signed an implementation agreement to advance the IRIS² satellite connectivity programme. This strategic initiative aims to bolster European digital sovereignty and provide secure, independent communications for governments, defense, and emergency services, serving as a European alternative to providers like SpaceX's Starlink.

The expanded project will feature a multi-orbit constellation of 348 satellites, consisting of 330 in low-Earth orbit (LEO) and 18 in medium-Earth orbit (MEO). To enhance defense and security capacity, 66 additional LEO satellites have been added to the initial plan. This expansion is expected to increase secure governmental capacity by 60% within the EU and 54% globally.

Financial commitments are substantial, with the total program budget exceeding €15.6 billion. Member states including Spain, Poland, and Hungary have pledged significant funding. In terms of specific contracts, Hispasat has been awarded the main ground-segment contract valued at over €1.6 billion. Eutelsat will invest €3.39 billion and lead the LEO segment, while SES has committed up to €1.35 billion for the MEO segment. The first satellite launches are scheduled for 2029, with services expected to become operational between 2029 and 2030.

Entities

Andrius Kubilius · European Commission · European Union · Eutelsat · HispaSat · Hispasat S.A. · IRIS² · Indra · Indra Sistemas S.A. · SES · SpaceRISE · SpaceRISE consortium

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RaillyNews - AB’s IRIS Satellite Program Enters New Phase with 66 Additional Satellites [raillynews.com]
AB'den Starlink'e rakip uydu hamlesi: 348 uyduluk IRIS ağı kuruluyor [www.cnbce.com]
Hispasat lidera un contrato de 1. 600 millones para la constelación europea de satélites IRIS² [theobjective.com]
L'Europa lancia una costellazione di satelliti per ridurre la dipendenza da Stati Uniti - M SOCIAL MAGAZINE [emmepress.com]
EU’s Starlink alternative is finally moving beyond the planning stage | Daily Guardian UAE [dailyguardian.ae]
AB, 348 uyduluk güvenli iletişim ağı kuracak [www.baskentgazete.com.tr]
Spain's Hispasat Lands €1. 6B EU Satellite Deal - EUROPE SAYS [www.europesays.com]
Indra coloca a Hispasat al frente del 'Starlink europeo' a través de un contrato de 1. 600 millones [www.diariodemallorca.es]
SES Completes IRIS² Milestone and Finalizes MEO Satellite Capital Commitments – SatNews [satnews.com]
AB’den Starlink’e rakip 348 uyduluk iletişim ağı [haber.aero]
Eutelsat hails EC’s IRIS-2 project to take on U. S. NTN providers – IEEE ComSoc Technology Blog [techblog.comsoc.org]
Hispasat (Indra) remporte un contrat de 1,6 milliard d'euros pour un réseau satellitaire européen indépendant [fr.businessam.be]
Sicheres Internet aus dem All: EU investiert 15,6 Milliarden Euro [winfuture.de]
Eutelsat invertirá 3. 390 millones en IRIS2 hasta 2034 y liderará el segmento LEO - Crónica de Cantabria [cronicadecantabria.com]
Eutelsat invertirá 3. 390 millones en IRIS2 hasta 2034 y liderará el segmento LEO - Cantabria Económica [www.cantabriaeconomica.com]
SES, Eutelsat Complete RDV1 Milestone for Europe's IRIS2 Sovereign Constellation Program [www.satellitetoday.com]
Bruselas firma el acuerdo para lanzar IRIS² y España logra el contrato principal con Indra-Hispasat [www.moncloa.com]
UE wzmocni bezpieczeństwo satelitarne dzięki nowej umowie z SpaceRISE [dziennik-polityczny.com]
Hispasat lidera el despliegue de la constelación Iris² [theofficer.es]
SES Advances Next-generation MEO Strategy Following Successful Completion of IRIS² Rendez-vous 1 – Novumpr [www.novumpr.nl]
Bruselas amplía a 348 satélites la constelación IRIS2 para acelerar el despliegue de sus servicios desde 2029 [www.diarioestrategia.cl]
Evropa finalizirala planove za konstelaciju IRIS, konkurenta američkom Starlinku - Kameleon M&M [radiokameleon.ba]
Indra, entre las mayores empleadoras de Galicia con su base en Vigo [www.atlantico.net]
Europe Will Launch Its Own Satellite Constellation As Its Breakup With America Continues - Jalopnik [www.jalopnik.com]
€20 miljard ruimteweddenschap: Waarom Europa zijn eigen Starlink bouwt met militaire beveiliging | Het laatste binnenlandse en buitenlandse nieuws - upday News [www.upday.com]
Evropa buduje vlastní satelitní síť IRIS²: Konkurence pro Starlink bez SpaceX [dotekomanie.cz]
EU kreće sa svojom satelitskom mrežom, u orbiti će biti 348 satelita [www.bug.hr]
Europe expands IRIS2 satellite network to 348, competes with Starlink [madhyamamonline.com]
Evropa staví vlastní Starlink. Projekt IRIS² míří z plánů do ostré výroby, k prvním startům dojde v roce 2029 [www.svetandroida.cz]
EU triển khai mạng vệ tinh riêng, củng cố chủ quyền số [www.vietnamplus.vn]
Indra se hace con el contrato principal del Starlink europeo por más de 1. 600 millones [www.diariodeleon.es]
Europa vai desafiar Elon Musk e a Starlink com a sua rede de satélites [pplware.sapo.pt]
IRIS² wird verstärkt und beschleunigt während die Umsetzung Fortschritte macht - Raumfahrer. net [www.raumfahrer.net]
Avrupa Birliği, 348 uyduluk güvenli iletişim ağı kuracak - Dünya Gazetesi [www.dunya.com]
AB’den Starlink’e rakip uydu hamlesi [www.finansingundemi.com]
Hispasat formará parte del macro proyecto espacial europeo que competirá con Starlink [www.adslzone.net]
IRIS² : la constellation européenne passe enfin au déploiement à grande échelle [www.generation-nt.com]
Hispasat (Indra) haalt contract van 1,6 miljard euro binnen voor onafhankelijk Europees satellietnetwerk [businessam.be]
Constelația europeană IRIS² este extinsă la 348 de sateliți [www.juridice.ro]
UE buduje kosmiczną potęgę. Rusza projekt z 348 satelitami [www.telepolis.pl]
IRIS² sarà l'alternativa sovrana dell'Europa a Starlink [www.punto-informatico.it]
Indra coloca a Hispasat al frente del 'Starlink europeo' a través de un contrato de 1. 600 millones [www.levante-emv.com]
Indra coloca a Hispasat al frente del 'Starlink europeo' a través de un contrato de 1. 600 millones [www.laopinioncoruna.es]
La española Hispasat obtiene un contrato de 1. 600 millones para el segmento terrestre de la constelación europea IRIS² [www.infodefensa.com]
Le Starlink européen passe en phase industrielle : la Commission européenne valide tout le projet IRIS² [www.presse-citron.net]
IRIS²: EU stockt Satellitenkonstellation auf 348 Satelliten auf [stadt-bremerhaven.de]
EU lays out $18B satellite constellation plan, with Spanish firm winning key role - Breaking Defense [breakingdefense.com]
Indra participará en el proyecto del Starlink europeo por 1. 600 millones [www.expansion.com]
EU’s Starlink alternative is finally moving beyond the planning stage [www.digitaltrends.com]