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IRIS² Project

Sector: Telecommunications • Location: France

Source: SpaceNews

Project
Planned

The IRIS² project is a public-private partnership aimed at establishing a sovereign broadband constellation in Europe, featuring over 290 satellites, including 264 in low Earth orbit (LEO). Eutelsat is a key player in this initiative, which is designed to enhance connectivity and reduce reliance on foreign networks amid geopolitical pressures.

Status
Prospective
Sector
Telecommunications, Broadband
Location
France
Updated
22 Jul 2026
Source
SpaceNews

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The project “IRIS² Project” is an infrastructure initiative in the Telecommunications sector, located in France. Taiyo aggregates data on it from SpaceNews.

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The IRIS² project is a public-private partnership aimed at establishing a sovereign broadband constellation in Europe, featuring over 290 satellites, including 264 in low Earth orbit (LEO). Eutelsat is a key player in this initiative, which is designed to enhance connectivity and reduce reliance on foreign networks amid geopolitical pressures.

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Telecommunications

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France

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Sector

Telecommunications, Broadband

Article published date

2025-05-08

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