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Aerospacelab secures 2.4 billion euros contract under Iris² programme

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10 September 2026

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Fusion42 · 10 September 2026 · Fusion42 review

Aerospacelab has secured a 2.4 billion euro contract to lead the low Earth orbit segment manufacturing for the IRIS² EU satellite constellation, aiming to provide secure, autonomous connectivity for EU member states and partners by 2030.

This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Govtech.

◆ The Wire takeaway

You now have a clear path to enter secure satellite communications in Europe as Aerospacelab leads the EU's biggest space contract. Scaling or partnering in secure LEO comms is your direct route to this expanding sovereign connectivity market.

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