Europe increases size and cost of IRIS² constellation
This expansion will enhance European autonomy in space-based communications and data transmission capabilities.
The European Commission has reached an agreement with an industrial consortium to proceed with a secure connectivity constellation, increasing the number of satellites as well as its cost. The post Europe increases size and cost of IRIS² constellation appeared first on SpaceNews.
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