Creotech Instruments and Creotech Quantum Forge Strategic Partnership with Eutelsat for Secure Satellite Connectivity
Creotech Instruments S.A., alongside its subsidiary Creotech Quantum, has announced a strategic partnership with Eutelsat, a leading European satellite operator. The collaboration focuses on advancing secure satellite communication systems under the European Union's IRIS2 program, which aims to deploy approximately 290 satellites across low and medium Earth orbits. With a total budget of €10.6 billion, IRIS2 is a cornerstone initiative to enhance Europe’s resilient and secure satellite infrastructure for governments, enterprises, and citizens.
Creotech will leverage its proprietary HyperSat platform to develop communication satellites and related ground systems tailored to Eutelsat’s requirements. These systems will support critical public services such as emergency response, law enforcement, and medical rescue operations. The partnership also includes joint efforts in mission design, system architecture, and operational solutions to strengthen redundancy and autonomy in Europe’s communication infrastructure.
Additionally, the collaboration extends to quantum technologies, including quantum key distribution (QKD), post-quantum cryptography (PQC), and hybrid security architectures for space and ground segments. Creotech Quantum and Eutelsat plan to co-develop and test components compatible with IRIS2 and future European secure communication programs. The agreement also explores the supply of satellite platforms, avionics, secure communication subsystems, and quantum components, emphasizing industrial scalability and supply chain resilience.
The partnership further includes the development of ground segment solutions, such as user terminals and ground stations, with production, integration, and testing facilities located in Poland. This initiative is expected to bolster Poland’s space sector and enhance local expertise in satellite and quantum technologies.
Relevance: This partnership aligns with Creotech Instruments S.A.’s business profile as a leader in satellite and quantum technologies, leveraging its HyperSat platform and quantum expertise to contribute to Europe’s strategic autonomy in secure communication infrastructure.