Philippe Glaesener – SES: multi-orbit system for sovereign connectivity

Philippe Glaesener (SES Satellites) then used the IRIS project (Infrastructure for Resilience, Interconnectivity and Security by Satellite) to explain how Europe's new multi-orbit system will strengthen sovereign connectivity. He contrasted the so-called Old Space with New Space and made it clear that a new era is currently beginning. This era is characterised by significantly shorter technology development times and the associated costs. The resulting increase in efficiency allows for a network architecture based on numerous individual satellites, as has been the case up to now. LEO satellites provide expanded reach, MEO satellites stand for high performance and low latency, and GEO satellites ensure unbroken connectivity.