"Space and its technologies have become indispensable for an efficient economy, for growth and prosperity, but above all for security and independence in the years to come," says Marco Fuchs, CEO of OHB SE and OHB System AG.
Spaceopal’s two equal shareholders – Telespazio and DLR-GfR – have signed an agreement to renew their partnership for management of operations in the Galileo programme in the years and next generations to come.
In 18th January 2023, the signing of the “operational” memorandum of understanding in Paris marked the creation of the NATO space Centre Of Excellence (COE).
The European Defence Fund (EDF) has just awarded a new project, 5G COMPAD – 5G Communications for Peacekeeping and Defence, in collaboration with EU-based 5G companies and researchers.
Northrop Grumman, AT&T and Fujitsu recently demonstrated 5G-enabled intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) capabilities in Northrop Grumman’s new 5G lab.
The Swedish company MilDef seeks to strengthen its position in the Danish market and opens a subsidiary.
Director-General Timo Pesonen has signed, on behalf of the European Commission, a Copernicus Cooperation Arrangement with the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) of Japan.
Thales Alenia Space has signed a contract with prime contractor Appworks to provide Thailand with a complete Search And Rescue (SAR) operational system based on the COSPAS-SARSAT MEOSAR Service.
Northrop Grumman's Long Duration Propulsive ESPA (LDPE)-3A spacecraft launched successfully in support of the USSF-67 mission.
The UK MoD has signed an GBP 80 million, 10 year industry partnership, with QinetiQ-led Team Pegasus enhancing the UK’s ability to provide its military platforms and systems with the data needed to keep them safe and effective.
“This spaceport offers an independent European gateway to space. It is exactly the infrastructure we need, not only to continue to innovate but also to further explore the final frontier,” said Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission.
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“We can clearly view in Ukraine what gives the advantage for the Ukrainian army. The support of different nations providing satellite data, satellite imagery and telecommunication is absolutely crucial for Ukrainian forces”, says professor Grzegorz Wrochna, the President of the Polish Space Agency (POLSA).
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