December 2024

ESA confirms kick-start of IRIS² with European Commission and SpaceRISE

ESA confirmed two contracts with the European Commission and industrial consortium, SpaceRISE, today in Brussels, Belgium. The contracts signify the kick-start of the IRIS² (Infrastructure for Resilience, Interconnectivity and Security by Satellite) programme, with the first launch envisioned in 2029.

ESA project pioneers AI enhanced 5G and high-resolution imaging solutions

ESA’s Space for 5G/6G and Sustainable Connectivity programme line is playing a pivotal role in bridging technological frontiers, demonstrating how space-enabled networks can transform business capabilities through the transformative potential of advanced AI applications that leverage high-resolution imaging and 5G network infrastructure.