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IRIS2 QKD microsatellite pilot mission

Official 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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Place of performance

See the official notice for the place of performance.

Who can apply
Contract value
€25,000,000
Deadline17 Jun 2026
Time left-21 days left
BuyerCNECT - Communications Networks, Content and Technology
ProcedureOpen procedure

Published 17 February 2026 · rebuilt nightly from the official notice.