OHB wins EUR 1 billion SES contract to build 18 satellite platforms for EU IRIS2 program

• OHB won a contract worth nearly EUR 1 billion from SES to develop and build 18 satellite platforms for the EU’s IRIS² secure connectivity program.
• The order marks the first major contract under the IRIS² concession, following the start of the program’s implementation phase on Aug. 6, 2026.
• The 18 platforms will form part of IRIS²’s MEO segment, with each satellite designed for about 15 kilowatts and roughly 2.6 tons at launch.
• IRIS² is planned as a 348-satellite multi-orbit constellation; first launches are scheduled for 2029, with initial services expected from 2030.

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