IRIS2 QKD microsatellite pilot mission
TED · 310609-2026Contract noticeClosed 78 days ago
Buyer
NameEuropean Commission, DG CNECT - Communications Networks, Content and Technology
CountryBE
Published2026-05-06
Deadline2026-06-17
Value
Estimated€25,000,000 · 25,000,000 EUR
Awarded—
CPV codes
64200000 Postal & telecommunications servicesDescription
Procurement of a microsatellite pilot mission, to be deployed to validate QKD technology in space and prepare for future quantum networks. It is part of IRIS² (the Union Secure Connectivity Programme, regulation (EU) 2023/588) regulation.
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