German space company OHB (PHBTF) secured a nearly €1B ($1.2B) contract from satellite operator SES to develop and manufacture 18 medium-Earth-orbit satellites
The European Union is planning a new satellite network. What role does the Bremen-based space company OHB play in this and how citizens should benefit from it.
The space company is building 18 satellites for Europe's new communication network Iris2. The first satellites are to be launched in 2029 and data transmission is to be possible from 2030.