Programm „Iris²“: Sicheres Netz aus dem All: OHB bekommt Milliardenauftrag
Die Europäische Union plant ein neues Satellitennetz. Welche Rolle der Bremer Raumfahrtkonzern OHB dabei spielt und wie Bürgerinnen und Bürger davon profitieren sollen.
Bremen-based aerospace company OHB has secured a nearly one-billion-euro contract to construct 18 satellites for the European Union's "Iris²" program. The first satellites for the initiative are set to launch in 2029, aiming to provide fast and secure communication for authorities, military, businesses, and individuals. The network will consist of 348 satellites orbiting at lower and medium Earth altitudes.
OHB will contribute 18 satellites for the medium orbit, as reported by the company. This initiative marks the third major space project for the European Union after the Galileo navigation system and the Copernicus Earth observation program. According to OHB's CEO Marco Fuchs, "Iris²" represents a significant step towards European independence in the realm of independent communication, essential in a digitalized world.
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