Published on
10/08/2026 - 14:45 GMT+2
The European Union’s attempt to launch its own satellite program have achieved a significant milestone.
The SpaceRISE consortium and the European Commission have now joined forces, signing an implementation agreement for IRIS².
This will be the EU’s flagship secure satellite programme, which will provide government-backed and encrypted communication services for EU institutions, critical infrastructure and emergency responders. It will also provide quantum-secured defence layers and high-reliability routing.
