The EU adds 66 satellites to IRIS² in push for secure connectivity.
7 August 2026
The European Commission announced on Friday that it has moved its IRIS² constellation into full-scale deployment, and added 66 satellites to the planned secure satellite network.
The Commission and the SpaceRISE consortium, led by satellite operators SES, Eutelsat and Hispasat, signed an agreement clearing the way for construction of the expanded network.
The Commission and the SpaceRISE consortium, led by satellite operators SES, Eutelsat and Hispasat, signed an agreement clearing the way for construction of the expanded network.