Europe advances its satellite broadband ambitions with the European Commission's agreement to expand the IRIS2 constellation, adding 66 satellites for a total of 348 by 2029.
Launches are expected to begin in 2029
Aug 08, 2026
03:55 pm
What's the storyThe European Commission has taken a major step toward establishing its own satellite broadband network.
It has signed an agreement with the SpaceRISE consortium to expand the IRIS2 constellation.
66 new satellites are earmarked for defense, security, and emergency services,
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