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ARTICLE · 07 AUGUST 2025

Luxembourg Launches GovSat-2 Initiative With New Draft Bill

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On 30 July 2025, the Government submitted a draft bill to fund the development of GovSat-2, a second satellite dedicated to governmental and military use.

LuxembourgGovernment, Public Sector
Véronique Hoffeld
Véronique Hoffeld
Henri Dupong
Henri Dupong
Olivier Marquais
Olivier Marquais
Anissa Sophie Kabbage
Anissa Sophie Kabbage
Jeanclaude Lacatena
Jeanclaude Lacatena

Luxembourg has announced plans to expand its secure satellite communications capabilities. On 30 July 2025, the Government submitted a draft bill to fund the development of GovSat-2, a second satellite dedicated to governmental and military use. The project builds on the existing GovSat-1 infrastructure and responds to increased demand from NATO, EU partners, and Luxembourg's own defense needs.

On 30 July 2025, the Luxembourg Government submitted a draft bill to Parliament to finance a second national satellite for military and governmental communications. The GovSat-2 project aims to strengthen Luxembourg's space-based defence capacities and support its international commitments.

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