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Torsten Kriening, Chefredakteur von SpaceWatchGlobal
Opinion | Space travel

Europe’s dual bid for the ITU is becoming a strategic risk

Instead of presenting a united front, Europe is dividing itself: Germany and France’s competing bids for the ITU leadership role are weakening Europe’s position – and opening up new opportunities for rivals, says SpaceWatch.Global editor Torsten Kriening. With eight months to go before the election, the pressure is mounting.

By Torsten Kriening

On 16 December 2024, the European Commission (EC) took a significant step towards Europe’s sovereignty and secure connectivity by signing the concession contract for the Infrastructure for Resilience, Interconnectivity and Security by Satellite (IRIS²) with the SpaceRISE consortium led by SES. This partnership will develop, deliver and operate the European Union’s secure satellite connectivity system.
Feature | Iris²

Iris²: Preparing for a milestone

The Iris² satellite constellation is the EU’s project, supported by Esa, to establish its own secure communication system in orbit. The SpaceRISE consortium, which was commissioned to build and operate Iris2, will present its progress at Rendezvous One.

By Corinna Visser