Negotiations on Iris2 constellation cost, schedule, performance need ‘a few more weeks,’ SES and Eutelsat say

by Peter B. de Selding

JAKARTA — Satellite fleet operators SES and Eutelsat said negotiations on the final cost, configuration and schedule of Europe’s Iris2 multi-orbit secure connectivity constellation will require several weeks of additional work before being finalized with the European Commission.

In separate May 11 earnings calls, the two operators, who have charge over Iris2’s medium-Earth orbit and low-orbit segments, respectively, said they remain optimistic that the project will land in a form acceptable to all parties.

SES has tentatively agreed to . . .

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