IRIS² Project
Sector: Broadband • Location: France
Source: SpaceNews
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
- Broadband, Telecommunications
- Location
- France
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- SpaceNews
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Original status | Planned |
Taiyo status | Prospective |
Taiyo last update | 2026-07-22 |
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Description | 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. |
Original sector | Telecommunications |
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Country | France |
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Source | SpaceNews |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Broadband, Telecommunications |
Article published date | 2025-05-09 |
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