• ‍Signing of the installation contract with the French Polynesian public company Tahiti Nui Telecom (TNT) in the presence of the Minister of Higher Education, Research, and Space, Philippe Baptiste, and the President of French Polynesia, Moetai Brotherson.
• Start of construction of two new space surveillance radars for the Look Up network, scheduled to become operational in September 2026 and March 2027.
• A strategic milestone for European sovereignty with the establishment of a global surveillance network

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Paris, February 4, 2026 – Look Up, a European company specializing in space surveillance and security, announces the signing of a strategic contract with Tahiti Nui Telecom (TNT) for the installation and operation of its two new-generation radars in French Polynesia. This signing marks the start of construction of the SORASYS 2A (Rehua - Sirius) and SORASYS 2B (Matarii - Pléiades) radars, key components of Look Up's space surveillance network. It is part of Look Up's development strategy to deploy and operate a global network of large-scale radars covering the covering the entire orbital environment, based on strong local partnerships and sustainable and secure locations.

A major step forward in the deployment of Look Up's global network

The contract covers the development of the site as well as its hosting and operation for a period of 20 years. Work is underway to enable the first radar components to be installed in the summer, with operations scheduled to begin in September 2026 and March 2027, respectively.

Located in Papenoo, in the municipality of Hitiaa O Te Rā on the island of Tahiti, the site is owned by Tahiti Nui Telecom, a wholly-owned subsidiary of the French Polynesian Post and Telecommunications Office. It meets all the technical, environmental, and connectivity requirements for hosting space surveillance radars and already hosts critical European and strategic infrastructure.

This long-term partnership is based on a model central to Look Up's development strategy: relying on leading local players to ensure sustainable, secure and fully integrated facilities in their local environment.

The signing of this agreement also marks the launch of Look Up's activities in French Polynesia, with the establishment of a local presence dedicated to radar operation and maintenance.

A strategic milestone for European and French space sovereignty

The SORASYS 2A and 2B radars will help strengthen Europe's capacity to detect and track objects in space, contributing to the safety and monitoring of space activities. Both projects have been selected as part of the European Commission's EU SST (Space Surveillance and Tracking) program, operated by CNES.

At the signing ceremony, held at the Ministry of Higher Education, Research, and Space, Philippe Baptiste, Minister of Higher Education, Research, and Space, said: "The installation of these two space surveillance radars in French Polynesia is a major step forward for the space security and sovereignty of France and Europe. In a context of increasing orbital congestion, this partnership between Tahiti Nui Telecom and Look Up Space concretely strengthens our capabilities for detecting, alerting, and protecting our satellites. It fully illustrates our ambition to make our overseas territories strategic assets at the heart of a territorial and European space surveillance network, and is part of the national space security strategy and the preparations for the International Space Summit that France will host in 2026."

Moetai Brotherson, President of French Polynesia, spoke at the signing ceremony: "For centuries, Polynesians have been guided by the stars to navigate the ocean. Today, faithful to this heritage, we are proud to anchor Polynesia in a new horizon, that of space, by becoming a strategic outpost for French and European orbital surveillance."

Michel Friedling, co-founder of Look Up, said: "Today, with the support of French Polynesia, the French government, and Europe, and our new long-term trusted partner, Tahiti Nui Telecom, we are very proud to lay an important foundation stone for European sovereignty in space. By 2030, we aim to deploy a global network of seven interconnected radars, positioning France and Europe as global leaders in space security for the long term."

Sandrine Wai, President of Tahiti Nui Telecom, said: "Tahiti Nui Telecom is delighted to welcome such an important technology to its shores, bringing economic, scientific, and strategic benefits. Polynesia is thus becoming the first overseas territory to be included in this ambitious program, which is set to be rolled out over the next few years. With Look Up, TNT is bringing the fenua into the era of space surveillance and orbital security. Hosting Rehua and Matarii means helping to put Polynesia on the international SpaceTech map."

By developing its own capabilities for detecting, tracking, and analyzing space objects over a wide geographical spectrum, Look Up is helping to strengthen European strategic autonomy and secure civil and institutional space activities in a context of increasing orbital congestion and growing dependence on space infrastructure.

About Look Up

Founded in 2022 by Michel Friedling, former Air and Space Force General and first French Space Commander, and Juan-Carlos Dolado Perez, member of the International Academy of Astronautics and former head of the Space Surveillance (SSA) department at CNES, Look Up is a European SpaceTech company whose ambition is to become the world leader in space security, safety, and sustainability.

Its solution is based on three technological pillars: SYNAPSE, a digital data fusion and processing solution; SORASYS, a global network of radars for detecting and tracking objects in orbit; and an integrated satellite operations management service.

Thanks to this holistic approach and its mastery of the value chain, Look Up provides end-to-end space security and operations management services, contributing to satellite security and business continuity in an increasingly complex orbital environment and uncertain geopolitical context.

For more information, visit www.lookupspace.com

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