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- On March 18, 2026, OHB Sweden and the European Space Agency signed the EPS-Sterna satellite production contract.
- The program is funded by EUMETSAT's 30 member states and will deploy 20 microsatellites.
- The first six satellites are planned for launch in 2029, with a value of €30 billion over 13 years.
- Phil Evans, EUMETSAT Director-General, says the program will improve risk anticipation and foster international cooperation.
