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DT seeks 5G core and IT partners for EC’s IRIS2 space venture

2026-01-28T13:22:00

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Operator gets things moving on buildout of satellite mega-project’s core IT infrastructure, issuing RFPs around 5G and tech stack.

This article includes:

  • Themes: 5G core integration; Ground infrastructure; Non‑Terrestrial Networks (NTN); Procurement processes; Satellite connectivity; Space programme strategy; Sovereign communications; Virtualised infrastructure.
  • Geographic: Belgium; France; Italy; Luxembourg; USA; Europe.
  • Organisations: Aerospacelab; Airbus Defence and Space; Deutsche Telekom; Eutelsat; European Commission; European Space Agency; EU Agency for the Space Programme; Hisdesat; Hispasat; Indra; Iridium; Intelsat; OHB; OQ Technology; Orange; Sateliot; SES; Skylo; SpaceRISE; T‑Systems; Telespazio; Thales Alenia Space; Thales Six; Viasat; Starlink. 

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