France and EU back Iris² satellite constellation planned for 348 spacecraft
France and the European Union have backed the Iris² satellite constellation project. It is designed to provide secure communications without relying on non-European providers, but the public-private partnership still faces hurdles before implementation.
France and the European Union have backed the Iris² satellite constellation project, which is intended to support secure communications.
The plan calls for 348 satellites. Its stated purpose is to provide European communications services without depending on providers from outside Europe.
Iris² is planned as a European network
The project is being developed as a public-private partnership with support from France and the EU. It is not yet ready for implementation: the source says several hurdles must still be overcome.
The source does not provide details about those hurdles, a launch timetable or the partners involved.
What we know
- The Iris² project plans to deploy 348 satellites.
- France and the EU are backing the network.
- Iris² is intended to provide secure communications without non-European providers.
- The public-private partnership still faces several hurdles before implementation.
What is being verified
- The newsroom is checking the report that the Iris² project plans to deploy 348 satellites.
- Reporting from Le Monde Economy is being compared; a second independent confirmation is not yet available.
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