SES Completes IRIS² Milestone and Finalizes MEO Satellite Capital Commitments – SatNews
SES said it completed the RDV1 validation milestone under the EU IRIS² program, setting the technical baseline for the MEO segment. SES expects total MEO capital commitments up to €1.35 billion for 18 satellites, targeting service entry in 2030. SES will lead satellite AIT and user terminal integration, with an IRR at or above a 10% hurdle.





