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The European Commission outlined plans on 2024-10-31 for an IRIS² constellation of 290 satellites by 2030 led by the SpaceRISE consortium.

Mentioned as: European Commission (EC)Org RelationshipNov 19, 2024Europe’s IRIS² constellation faces challenges of timing, scaling and competition

The European Commission awarded SpaceRISE the contract to design, deliver, and operate IRIS², the European Union’s multi-orbit connectivity system.

Mentioned as: European Commission (EC)Narrative GeneralOct 31, 2024SpaceRISE selected by European Commission to build and operate the IRIS² multi-orbit satellite constellation

The European Commission awarded SpaceRISE the contract to design, deliver, and operate IRIS², the European Union’s multi-orbit connectivity system.

Mentioned as: European Commission (EC)Narrative GeneralOct 31, 2024SpaceRISE selected by the EC to build and operate the IRIS2 multi-orbit satellite constellation

Arianespace will launch the Sentinel-1C Copernicus satellite for the European Commission under a contract signed with the European Space Agency (ESA).

Mentioned as: european commissionOrg RelationshipOct 22, 2024Arianespace will launch the EU’s Copernicus EO Sentinel-1C satellite

Copernicus is the European Union’s space program Earth Observation component managed by the European Commission and funded by the European Union with a contribution from ESA.

Mentioned as: European CommissionOrg RelationshipOct 22, 2024Arianespace will launch the EU’s Copernicus EO Sentinel-1C satellite

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced in 2023 that an EU Space Law focused on safety, resilience, and sustainability would be a priority for 2024.

Mentioned as: european commissionNarrative GovernanceOct 18, 2024Further delays and hurdles for EU Space Law

The European Commission must argue why space law should be addressed at the EU level rather than the national level.

Mentioned as: European Commission (EC)Narrative GeneralOct 18, 2024Further delays and hurdles for EU Space Law

Redwire has started spacecraft integration at its Kruibeke, Belgium facility for one of the European Commission-funded Horizon 2020 In-Orbit Demonstration and Verification (IOD/IOV) satellites.

Mentioned as: European CommissionTechnical ProductOct 14, 2024Redwire Prepares for a Major European Satellite Delivery in the Fourth Quarter as International Customer Demand Increases

Galileo is managed and funded by the European Commission as a flagship programme of the European Union.

Mentioned as: European CommissionTechnical ProductSep 12, 2024SpaceX to launch ESA’s Galileo L13, two more satellites for Europe’s alternative to American GPS

The European Commission manages and funds the Galileo program as a flagship program of the European Union.

Mentioned as: European CommissionTechnical ProductSep 10, 2024SpaceX to launch Galileo L13, Europe’s alternative to American GPS

ReOrbit’s technology is supported by Business Finland, the European Space Agency, and the European Commission.

Mentioned as: European CommissionTechnical ProductAug 26, 2024ReOrbit Completes PDR Phase for UKKO Mission

The European Commission and ESA have upcoming missions that could be delayed due to the grounding of the Falcon 9.

Mentioned as: European Commission (EC)Narrative GeneralJul 15, 2024When a workhorse falters

The European Commission enabled Astrolight to work with ISISPACE, which is providing the satellite that will carry the ATLAS-1 payload into orbit next year.

Mentioned as: European CommissionOrg RelationshipJun 20, 2024Astrolight sets the stage for next generation secure space-to-Earth data transmission

Ubotica Technologies has been selected by the European Commission as a key participant in the ARCHYTAS project.

Mentioned as: European Commission (EC)Narrative GeneralJun 8, 2024Ubotica awarded European Defence Fund grant for space defence

ESA and the European Commission purchased several Falcon 9 launches from SpaceX to mitigate the launcher shortfall.

Mentioned as: European Commission (EC)Narrative GeneralMay 21, 2024Ariane 6 inaugural launch planned for first half of July

The European Space Agency and European Commission launched the latest two Galileo navigation satellites on April 28.

Mentioned as: european commissionTechnical ProductMay 6, 2024Europe looks to end its launcher crisis

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launched the European Commission’s Galileo L12 mission to medium Earth orbit from Launch Complex 39A at Kennedy Space Center in Florida on 2024-04-27 at 8:34 p.m. ET.

Mentioned as: European Commission (EC)Org RelationshipApr 29, 2024EUSPA Takes Over the Latest Galileo Satellites After Successful SpaceX Launch

Neither the European Commission nor the European Space Agency publicized the 2024-04-27 Galileo launch in advance.

Mentioned as: European CommissionTechnical ProductApr 28, 2024Falcon 9 launches Galileo navigation satellites

In November 2023 the European Commission was finalizing a deal with SpaceX for two Falcon 9 launches, each carrying two Galileo satellites scheduled for 2024, under a contract valued at 180,000,000 EUR.

Mentioned as: European CommissionTechnical ProductApr 28, 2024Falcon 9 launches Galileo navigation satellites

Thierry Breton, European Commission commissioner for the internal market, selected SpaceX as the launcher for four Galileo satellites in 2024 because Ariane 6 was not yet available.

Mentioned as: european commissionTechnical ProductApr 27, 2024SpaceX launches Europe’s Galileo satellites the first time from U.S. and retires a record breaking Falcon 9 workhorse
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