In 2023, as discussions continued in France's Parliament over the 2024-30 Military Programming Act (LPM), Sebastien Lecornu, then Minister of the Armed Forces, announced that the IRIS (Instruments of Intelligence and Spatial Imaging) program, launched in 2019, would be fast-tracked. Originally planned to replace the three satellites of the CSO (Optical Space Component) constellation by 2035, the program would now begin this process in 2030—five years earlier than scheduled. The IRIS program was developed through studies commissioned by the Direction Générale de l'Armement (DGA), France's defense procurement agency, and involves Airbus Defence & Space and Thales Alenia Space. The program aims to launch two new observation satellites, EHRmin and EHRmax, which will use advanced silicon carbide mirrors. However, the need for a significant technological advancement compared to the existing CSO satellites has caused delays in the program's progress. Similarly, the CELESTE (Electromagnetic Space Capacity) program has also faced delays, though for different reasons. General Fabien Mandon, Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces (CEMA), expressed concerns during the review of the updated 2024-30 LPM proposal, stating that current capabilities in electromagnetic intelligence and image intelligence are at risk due to delays. The DGA is working closely with industry partners to extend the lifespan of existing satellites to prevent any gaps in capabilities. The Ministry of the Armed Forces explained that the schedules for both CELESTE and IRIS needed adjustments to reflect the consolidation of operational needs and the development of critical technologies. It emphasized that by 2030, the ability to use and analyze space data would be modernized, with the purchase of data serving as an initial complementary capability that could be solidified by 2035. Since the updated 2024-30 LPM law was officially published on August 16, the DGA has informed Airbus Defence & Space and Unseenlabs of the "Cassiopée" contract. This space intelligence system is expected to form the core of the CELESTE program, according to the Ministry of the Armed Forces. Meanwhile, the IRIS program's implementation has yet to begin, with its delayed timeline attributed, according to a parliamentary report, to the industry's request for additional risk-reduction studies. The program is expected to move forward soon, though the exact timeline remains uncertain. According to La Tribune, the DGA is expected to soon issue orders for two satellites of the IRIS constellation to Airbus Defence & Space and Thales Alenia Space, with the total contract valued at one billion euros. This amount includes the development of the "ground segment," which refers to the infrastructure needed to control and receive data from the satellites. Airbus is designated as the prime contractor for the ground segment, while Thales Alenia Space is responsible for the instruments on the two satellites. Like CELESTE, the IRIS program may expand beyond its original scope, as the Ministry of the Armed Forces is considering the acquisition of small satellites to increase the frequency with which it can monitor areas of interest.