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Belgium's Aerospacelab wins landmark IRIS² contract to help build Europe's sovereign ...
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Fusion42 · 29 August 2026 · Fusion42 review
Belgian space company Aerospacelab has secured a major contract to co-develop the European Union's IRIS² secure satellite communications constellation, joining Airbus Defence and Space, Thales Alenia Space, and OHB. The contract marks Aerospacelab's largest to date and supports Europe's goal of satellite sovereignty with a constellation of 348 satellites expected to begin service in 2029.
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You face a new anchor customer in Aerospacelab unlocking EU satellite contracts that could transform your space supply chain access and competitive positioning. The large-scale satellite production at their Charleroi factory means suppliers and partners urgently need to align with this expanding constellation effort.
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