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ESSP will manage certification and delivery of the service for air traffic surveillance purposes and perform 24/7 operation and supervision to meet real-time safety-critical ATC requirements.

Mentioned as: esspNarrative PlanJun 13, 2024Thales, Spire Global + ESSP to develop a space-based air traffic surveillance service

ESSP was originally created in 2001 so regional air navigation service providers could participate in the European Geostationary Navigation Overlay Service (EGNOS) program.

Mentioned as: esspTechnical ProductJul 25, 2023Spire to devise GNSS-independent aircraft tracking satellites for ESA

ESSP will operate and provision the Iris service and will lead Iris service commercialization to European Air Navigation Service Providers (ANSPs).

Mentioned as: ESSPOrg RelationshipJul 7, 2023ESSP + Viasat agree to commercialize the Iris air traffic program

ESSP is committed to developing, operating, and commercialising Iris for Europe.

Mentioned as: ESSPNarrative GeneralJul 6, 2023A Green Deal for European Aviation: ESSP and Viasat Seal an Agreement to Commercialise the IRIS Air Traffic Programme

Thierry Racaud led ESSP since its selection as the EGNOS service provider under a contract with the GSA that began in January 2014.

Mentioned as: ESSPNarrative GeneralOct 5, 2021Charlotte Neyret begins her mandate as ESSP CEO

Charlotte Neyret officially assumed responsibilities as CEO of ESSP as of 2021-10-04.

Mentioned as: ESSPNarrative GeneralOct 5, 2021Charlotte Neyret begins her mandate as ESSP CEO