IRIS²: European Union adopts space-based connectivity programme
The Council of the European Union adopted a regulation on the EU’s secure connectivity programme for 2023-2027. This is the last step in the decision-making procedure.
Airbus wins contract from Angola for Earth observation satellite Angeo-1
Airbus Defence and Space has announced an agreement for Angeo-1, the first very high performance Angolan Earth observation satellite, to be manufactured by Airbus Defence and Space in France, which strengthens the collaboration between the two countries.
Gilat’s SkyEdge IV Taurus-M: new sattelite modem for armed forces
Gilat Satellite Networks launches of SkyEdge IV Taurus-M, the new satellite modem product specifically designed for military and government markets.
16 Allies, Finland and Sweden launch largest space project in NATO’s history
16 Allies, together with invitees Finland and Sweden, launched a new initiative that will transform the way NATO gathers and uses data from space, significantly improve NATO’s intelligence and surveillance.
Babcock awarded contract to operate Skynet satellite communications system
Babcock has been awarded the contract to manage and operate Skynet, the UK Ministry of Defence’s (MOD) military satellite communications system.
Filtronic expands presence in satellite communications market
Filtronic has announced a new contract win with a leading global provider of low earth orbit (LEO) satellite communications equipment.
HENSOLDT and Fraunhofer work together on space surveillance radar
Licenses awarded to make GESTRA ready for series production.
Cutting edge optical payloads from Poland
The Polish company Scanway offers groundbreaking solutions for the international markets for in-orbit use cases such as optical payloads or vision systems for different in-space applications.
Terma delivers AI model for Danish surveillance satellite project
The Danish Ministry of Defence has contracted with Danish partners for development and deployment of an artificial intelligence-based surveillance satellite for monitoring of the Danish arctic regions.
Securing the future of Europe in space
"We need to reduce our strategic dependencies in the space sector, protecting supply chains and developing critical space technologies," writes Josep Borrell, High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy.
Germany demonstrates claim to technology leadership
"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.
Telespazio and DLR-GfR affirm their full commitment to the Galileo programme
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.