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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.

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Verified primary source 16 Verified secondary source 1 Partially verified 11 Conflicting evidence 3 Source verification pending 2 No reliable source identified 0

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T2 · European Space Agency · Tier 1 · Official primary
ESA Programme Related to EU Secure Connectivity – IRIS²
European 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
- KPI 07 · IRIS² satellites deployed
  primary
  "Multi-orbital constellation of at least 348 satellites"; "at least 330 satellites located in low Earth orbit (LEO) and 18 in medium Earth orbit (MEO)"; "With launches starting in 2029 and early services starting to be provided in 2030".
  Period: Programme description, 30 October 2026 · Scope: EU IRIS²
  Limitations: Zero deployed is inferred from the launch schedule, not stated.
  Reliability: Tier 2 (ESA).
  Constellation size and schedule located in retrieved text.
  ✓ Verified primary source
  Checked 9 Nov 2026