Aerospacelab to build 264 satellites for EU Iris² constellation

Aerospacelab, a Belgian satellite manufacturer, has been selected as a master builder for the EU's Iris² secure communications constellation, with 264 satellites to be produced. The contract was signed at the international space summit, marking a significant industrial role for Belgium in European strategic space infrastructure. The scale of production and the company's role underscore Europe's push for sovereign satellite capabilities, though financial terms and delivery timelines remain undisclosed.