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Madrid Invests in IRIS² Constellation for Sovereign Space Capabilities
The Spanish government has announced plans to invest between $1.8 and $2.3 billion in a national military satellite communications constellation that could be integrated into the IRIS² multi-orbit satellite internet constellation. The project aims to secure governmental satellite communications for the EU and facilitate high-speed internet broadband. According to the Ministry of Defense, the funding will cover the development of the space segment, ground-based control, and system operation. This initiative was first reported by SpaceNews.