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IRIS2 QKD microsatellite pilot mission

TED · 310609-2026cn-standardClosed 8 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 services

Description

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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Source

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