Verified Eutelsat press release, 16 January 2026
What it does not test. Does not establish that this is MaiaSpace's first commercial contract, nor how many launches or what value the agreement covers.
How this item counts. Towards autonomy: it changes who operates, who made the parts. Binding 2 of 3 (agreed or funded), scale 1 of 3 (small), Verified counts in full: weight +4 of 36 possible. New EU launcher option for Eutelsat from 2027; signed, no launch count or value given. European Sovereignty Index