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We’re honoured to announce that SpaceRISE - a consortium composed of Eutelsat Group, Hispasat, SES Satellites, and other leading European space pioneers - has been awarded by the European Commission to build and operate IRIS², the EU's advanced multi-orbit satellite constellation! This is a significant milestone that will empower Europe with secure, resilient and autonomous communications infrastructure. By the early 2030s, #IRIS2 will bridge connectivity gaps, fortify crisis response and uphold Europe’s #DigitalSovereignty. With robust collaboration across public and private sectors, IRIS² sets a new standard in #SpaceTechnology for the benefit of all #EU Member States. The consortium looks forward to seeing this announcement come to fruition with the expected contract signature finalised over the next few months. Proud to contribute to this transformative journey for Europe’s digital future! https://lnkd.in/eYZyRKnA
Delighted to support the EU in this ground-breaking project to deliver a resilient, future-ready communication system that meets its most critical connectivity needs, while also generating value-creation for our own stakeholders by complementing and enhancing our existing LEO capabilities.
After 4 years of our hard work and effort, the result has finally arrived, albeit a little later than originally expected. Proud to have contributed proactively, effectively and decisively to this success (even if one person, only one in truth, thinks otherwise 🤔 )
A decisive new space European adventure is about to begin. Stay tuned.
Congratulations to the whole team! I am proud that also Deutsche Telekom is part of the core team of this lighthouse project!
If it’s not a game changer, it’s definitely a prime chance to shake things up on the satellite services chessboard, giving traditional operators a shot to outmaneuver the new guys with low-orbit constellations.
Congratulations to the SpaceRISE Consortium. Happy to support as core team member this great European Project! 🛰️
Congrats! It’s a great achievement for European space! 👏 🚀
CEO at Eutelsat
3wThe entire team here at Eutelsat Group is super proud to support the EU on this project alongside our consortium partners. To deliver a resilient, future-ready communication system that meets Europe’s most critical connectivity needs, while generating value-creation for Eutelsat and its stakeholders is a massive undertaking for Europe. We look forward to complementing and enhancing our existing LEO capabilities in the IRIS2 program and see a vibrant European space ecosystem participate.