Method & Sources
Source register
Every source used, the exact statement it supports, and whether that statement has been verified against the KPI definition. 24 sources · 33 source–value links.
Verification overview
Sources (1)
T2 · European Space Agency · Tier 1 · Official primary
ESA Programme Related to EU Secure Connectivity – IRIS²European Space Agency (ESA)
Official ESA programme description: at least 348 satellites (at least 330 LEO, 18 MEO); launches starting 2029; early services 2030.
- Published:
- 30 Oct 2026
- Accessed:
- 9 Nov 2026
Launches starting in 2029 (implies no IRIS² satellites deployed as of October 2026).
Period: As of 30 October 2026 · Scope: EU IRIS²
Limitations: Inference.
Reliability: Tier 2 (ESA).
Deployment count inferred, not reported.
⚑ Partially verifiedChecked 9 Nov 2026