Panafsat and Thales Alenia Space partner to launch new SATCOM system for Africa
Thales Alenia Space, a joint venture between Thales (67%) and Leonardo (33%), has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Moroccan operator Panafsat.
European Commission awards concession contract for IRIS² satellite system to SpaceRISE consortium
The IRIS² programme is designed as a public-private partnership, aiming to deploy a constellation of over 290 satellites across various orbits.
Satcube secures major terminal order from Airbus Defence and Space
Swedish technology company Satcube has announced a significant new purchase order from Airbus Defence and Space, valued at EUR 1 million.
OHB signs EUR 280 million contract with ESA for two Earth observation satellites
German space technology company OHB System AG has secured a contract worth over EUR 280 million from the European Space Agency (ESA).
France claims world’s first ground to space high-speed optical-laser link
In late 2023, the French Defence Innovation Agency (AID) launched a new satellite named Keraunos with the aid of two novel French Space companies, Cailabs and Unseenlabs.
Hisdesat opens Europe’s most advanced secure satellite control centre
Hisdesat, the Spanish operator of governmental satellites, will soon inaugurate its new satellite control centre in Hoyo de Manzanares, near Madrid.
Thales Alenia Space to supply six additional SAR satellites for IRIDE constellation
Thales Alenia Space has signed a EUR 107 million contract with the European Space Agency to supply six more radar-based satellites for Italy's ambitious Earth observation constellation, IRIDE.
Boeing-built X-37B begins advanced space maneuvering
The Boeing-built X-37B will soon perform a series of advanced aerobraking maneuvers, taking the dynamic spaceplane from a Highly Elliptical Orbit (HEO).
NATO explores ways to better protect commercial partners in space
The Forum will help frame NATO’s first Commercial Space Strategy next year, which will include direction for the protection of industry partners.
Honeywell partners with ESA to protect sensitive information transmitted by satellite
Honeywell announced a new Public-Private Partnership with the European Space Agency (ESA) to provide Honeywell’s Quantum Key Distribution Satellite (QKDSat).
ICEYE introduces advanced satellite imaging mode ‘Dwell Precise’
ICEYE, a global leader in Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) satellite operations, has unveiled its latest imaging innovation, Dwell Precise.
BAE Systems prototype payload integrated onto International Space Station
BAE Systems’ prototype payload was successfully integrated onto the ISS as part of a mission to demonstrate improvements in atmospheric temperature profiling and environmental monitoring capabilities.