Space, Telecom Heavyweights Form Joint Bid For EU’s IRIS²

The EU wants its own communications satellite constellation.

Credit: Thales Alenia Space
Europe’s space and telecommunication heavyweights have formed a consortium to bid for the European Union’s (EU) IRIS² satellite constellation, raising questions about how competitive the bidding process will be for the space-based communications network. IRIS², which stands for Infrastructure for...
Garrett Reim

Based in the Seattle area, Garrett covers the space sector and advanced technologies that are shaping the future of aerospace and defense, including space startups, advanced air mobility and artificial intelligence.

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