Europe launches Iris2, its sovereign communications constellation

It is done. Europe will acquire a sovereign communications constellation, Iris, like the US and China^2:. A project that European Commissioner Thierry Breton, who is particularly responsible for space, presented nine months ago. This critical infrastructure regulation for Europe’s digital security was adopted on Thursday at a tripartite meeting between the European Commission, the Council (Member States) and the European Parliament. This provides the legal framework and launches the program. “It’s a big step for our flexibility and a giant leap for our technological sovereignty.Thierry Breton responds.

An agreement was reached on three topics: the budget, 30% contribution of start-ups to the program and the possibility of using micro or mini launchers; for large launchers unsuitable for missions. Even if the rule remains to trust deployment…

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