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European Space Agency Selects Indra Projects for Secure Satellite Communications

September 20, 2026

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Key Takeaways

The European Space Agency selects two Indra projects for IRIS2.
Projects ATLAS and SELENE aim to enhance secure satellite communications.
ATLAS focuses on air traffic management and surveillance.
SELENE demonstrates 5G Non-Terrestrial Networks technology.

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Strategic Implications

The selection of Indra's projects may indicate the European Space Agency's focus on developing resilient government services through secure satellite communications. This could suggest a growing emphasis on space-based infrastructure for European defense and government users, which may have implications for the future of European space capabilities.

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What Happened

Indra Space Leads Two Innovative Projects for EU's IRIS2 Initiative

The European Space Agency has selected two projects led by Indra Space, ATLAS and SELENE, to progress to the consolidation phase of its IRIS2 secure satellite communications initiative. These projects aim to accelerate the development of future European space capabilities for resilient government services, with ATLAS focusing on air traffic management and surveillance, and SELENE demonstrating 5G Non-Terrestrial Networks technology. The selection was reported by an unknown source.

Source | Originally Published: September 19, 2026

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