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Belgium · Postal and telecommunications services

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IRIS2 QKD microsatellite pilot mission

European Commission, DG CNECT - Communications Networks, Content and Technology · Belgium

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Deadline Jun 17, 2026 16:00 UTC+02:00
Estimated value25,000,000 EUR
PublishedMay 6, 2026
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Official summary

What is being procured?

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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    · TED 310609-2026

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