Space Tech Expo Europe 2026

Canada’s MDA Space has secured a supplier position on Europe’s flagship IRIS² autonomous, secure satellite communications program.

The number of satellites burning up in the stratosphere annually has grown since a 2023 study and is expected to continue to increase.

Indra is reaping the benefits of its Hispasat/Hisdesat acquisition as it lands a €1.9 billion ($2.1 billion) IRIS² satellite contract and a new ground-station deal.

ESA prepares for a December decision on a $11.2 billion human spaceflight program that would give Europe independent astronaut launch capability by 2036.