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Europe’s Iris2 Constellation, After Adopting Compromises and Securing SES Approval, Looks Ready To Pass Go-Ahead

The SpaceRise consortium—led by industry heavyweights SES, Eutelsat, and Hispasat—has finally hammered out the compromises needed to secure a multi-billion euro green light for the secure multi-orbit network. While the roadmap includes some technical concessions to hit aggressive 2030 deadlines, the deal marks a massive leap forward for Europe’s strategic autonomy in space-based communications.

April 7, 2025
By: Peter B. de Selding

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