Europe is moving forward with its IRIS² satellite constellation, an initiative designed to provide secure, autonomous connectivity for governmental and emergency services. The project has expanded to include 348 satellites, with initial launches planned for 2029. This expansion aims to significantly boost the European Union's secure communication capacity, offering an alternative to services like SpaceX's Starlink. The total investment for IRIS² has now risen to over €15.6 billion, funded through a public-private partnership involving the EU, the European Space Agency, and a consortium of European satellite operators and manufacturers. AI
RANK_REASON Expansion and implementation agreement for a major EU infrastructure project with significant investment. [lever_c_demoted from significant: ic=4 ai=0.0]
- Apple Inc.
- Apple Upgrade
- EU
- Europe
- IRIS²
- Starlink
- Aerospacelab
- Airbus Defense and Space
- European Commission
- European Space Agency
- Eutelsat
- Hispasat
- SpaceRISE consortium
- SpaceX
- Thales Alenia Space
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