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MDA Space has been awarded an initial contract to provide antennas for 66 IRIS² satellites.
Why it matters: This contract involves satellite infrastructure development, highlighting ongoing commercial activity within the European space sector.
Eutelsat projects more than €10 billion in revenue from services provided by a European alternative to Starlink between 2032 and 2040.
Why it matters: Projections for a European Starlink alternative indicate significant future commercial scale and market potential in the space and communications sector, relevant to European strategic autonomy.
Eutelsat expects to generate more than €10 billion from the European Union's IRIS² satellite network initiative.
Why it matters: This project represents a major financial opportunity within the European satellite infrastructure market, impacting commercial positioning and strategic space capabilities for the bloc.
The European Space Agency has expanded the Galileo G2 satellite programme by four spacecraft and contracted Norwegian work to enhance resilience against jamming and spoofing.
Why it matters: Enhancing satellite navigation resilience and expanding the Galileo G2 constellation directly strengthens European space infrastructure against signal interference and electronic warfare threats.
Canada’s MDA Space has joined Europe’s IRIS² programme following an antenna systems agreement for 66 early-delivery satellites.
Why it matters: The inclusion of Canada's MDA Space in the IRIS² programme through an antenna systems agreement for early-delivery satellites expands international cooperation on European space infrastructure.
MDA Space has entered into a $100m antenna contract agreement with Thales Alenia Space.
Why it matters: This multi-million dollar contract agreement between major space industry players highlights significant commercial activity within the satellite and antenna manufacturing sector.
MDA Space has secured a role in the EU's IRIS² satellite constellation project.
Why it matters: The involvement of MDA Space in the IRIS² satellite constellation highlights ongoing developments in European space capabilities and secure connectivity initiatives.
Eutelsat has forecast €10bn in IRIS² services revenue as Europe builds an alternative to Starlink.
Why it matters: The IRIS² project represents a significant European space infrastructure initiative to establish a sovereign alternative to commercial constellations like Starlink, with substantial projected service revenues.
MDA Space has been selected to supply digital antenna subsystems to Thales Alenia Space for 66 early-delivery satellites in the IRIS² constellation.
Why it matters: This contract contributes to the development and deployment of the IRIS² satellite constellation through key component supply between industry players.
MDA Space has been selected to supply digital antenna subsystems to Thales Alenia Space for 66 early-delivery satellites in the IRIS² constellation.
Why it matters: This supply agreement advances the deployment of the IRIS² satellite constellation through component provision for its early-delivery spacecraft.
The European Investment Bank and Deutsche Bank have launched a €560 million partnership to support space businesses in Europe.
Why it matters: This substantial financial partnership provides targeted funding to support the growth and development of Europe's space industry, directly impacting the European dual-use space sector and market capabilities.
European SpaceTech has received a €560 million funding injection aimed at promoting European sovereignty.
Why it matters: This significant funding injection for European SpaceTech directly supports efforts to enhance European sovereignty within the space sector, impacting regional capabilities and strategic autonomy.
Thales Alenia Space has secured a contract to build two additional Galileo satellites.
Why it matters: This contract contributes to the ongoing development and expansion of the Galileo satellite system.
Deutsche Bank has backed European space financing as part of a €560 million European Investment Bank deal.
Why it matters: This deal highlights financial backing for the European space sector through a major European Investment Bank arrangement involving Deutsche Bank.
Xjenza Malta and the European Space Agency have launched the fifth PECS call for space research and industry development.
Why it matters: This initiative provides funding opportunities for space research and industry development through cooperation between national authorities and the European Space Agency.
Ukraine has launched its first test satellite in an effort to find alternatives to Starlink.
Why it matters: Securing alternative satellite communications is critical for Ukraine's operational resilience as it seeks to reduce dependence on Starlink systems.
Filtronic has secured a new geostationary Earth orbit satellite contract, supported by ongoing SpaceX orders and defence demand, underpinning growth towards financial year 2027.
Why it matters: The contract win and sustained demand from both commercial space leaders and the defence sector highlight ongoing commercial opportunities for European suppliers in satellite communications and defence markets.
The European Investment Bank and Deutsche Bank have established a partnership backing a €560 million investment in European Union space businesses.
Why it matters: This financing partnership provides substantial capital backing for EU space businesses, supporting the development and scaling of capabilities within the European space sector.
Europe has initiated funding for offensive in-space capabilities, marking a shift in its space technology strategy.
Why it matters: This funding represents a new development in European space policy and capability development, directly impacting the European dual-use space sector and security strategy.
Airbus has secured a contract to construct two additional Galileo Second-Generation satellites.
Why it matters: This contract contributes to the development and expansion of the Galileo Second-Generation satellite constellation, relevant to European space capabilities.
