Indra Group acquires 89.7% stake in Hispasat for EUR 725 million
Indra Group has signed an agreement with Redeia to acquire an 89.7% stake in Hispasat for EUR 725 million, including a 43% stake in Hisdesat.
The EU Space Programme: more satellites and new services underway
One of the top priorities is the full rollout of the EU’s Space flagship programmes: Galileo, Copernicus, SSA (Space Surveillance and Awareness), and GOVSATCOM.
Sweden successfully launches its first military test satellite to enhance defence capabilities
The Swedish Armed Forces announced on 31 January 2025 that Sweden had successfully launched its first military satellite as part of a trial and test project.
Airbus-built SpainSat NG-I new generation satellite successfully launched
The first of the two Airbus-built new generation SpainSat satellites, SpainSat NG-I, has been successfully launched on a Falcon 9 rocket from Cape Canaveral, in the U.S.
UK Government invests GBP 20m million in Orbex to boost domestic space launch capabilities
The UK Government has made its first-ever direct investment in British orbital launch capability, committing £20 million to spaceflight company Orbex.
IRIS²: a new frontier in the European space programme
On December 16th, the European Commission signed the concession contract for constructing the Infrastructure for Resilience, Interconnectivity and Security by Satellite (IRIS²)
NRO successfully completes first satellite launch of 2025 with NROL-153 mission
The National Reconnaissance Office (NRO), in collaboration with the U.S. Space Force Space Launch Delta 30 and SpaceX, successfully launched the NROL-153 mission on 9 January 2025.
U.S. Space Force: New Glenn launch signals new era for Space Launch Complex 36
Space Launch Delta 45 supported the maiden flight for Blue Origin’s New Glenn from Space Launch Complex 36 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, on January 13.
SpaceX to launch Hisdesat’s SpainSat NG I satellite on January 28
The Spanish satellite operator Hisdesat has announced the launch of its advanced secure communications satellite, SpainSat NG I, scheduled for January 28.
Norway and U.S. sign agreement to enable satellite launches from Andøya Spaceport
Norway and the United States have signed a Technology Safeguards Agreement (TSA) to facilitate the launch of U.S. satellites and launch vehicles from Andøya Spaceport.
Blue Origin’s New Glenn successfully reaches orbit on maiden flight
Blue Origin's flagship New Glenn rocket achieved orbit on its first-ever mission, marking a significant milestone for the private space company.
Swedish Space Corporation enables critical tracking and communication for lunar mission
The Swedish Space Corporation (SSC) is providing essential spacecraft tracking and communications services for Firefly Aerospace’s Blue Ghost Mission 1.