Copernicus, ESA entrusts Thales Alenia Space with the new Sentinel-1 NG radar satellites
The European Space Agency (ESA) has awarded Thales Alenia Space the contract for the development and construction of two next-generation Sentinel-1 satellites, a new cornerstone of the European Copernicus program, the most advanced environmental monitoring program ever created.
Italian astronaut Parmitano will be the pilot of Artemis 3 who will test the lunar landers.
ESA astronaut Luca Parmitano will be the pilot of Artemis III, NASA’s mission scheduled for 2027 to test Blue Origin and SpaceX lunar landers in Earth orbit. Regarding the timing of the American space agency, “the competition with China weighs 100%” according to the Italian astronaut.
Leo Cargo Return, the public-private partnership that makes European orbital autonomy bankable
In the ESA Aladdin program, the challenge is not only technological. The 40% private capital, incentives for European launchers, and tranches linked to ministerial decisions turn the cargo return into a financial maturity test for the continent’s space economy. An in-depth analysis by Leonella Gori (SDA Bocconi) and Alessandro Sannini (investor and advisor).
Celeste, this is how Europe is accelerating on next-generation satellite navigation systems.
The first two satellites of the European Celeste constellation have been launched: the mission aims to demonstrate how the low Earth orbit satellite will enhance and diversify existing (such as Galileo) and future medium Earth orbit GNSS systems.
Smile, all about the Europa-China scientific mission ready for launch
The launch of the scientific satellite Smile has been set for April 9. It is the first joint mission between the European Space Agency (ESA) and the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS), which will depart from the Kourou base using the Vega C launcher produced by Avio. Smile will provide humanity with the first comprehensive view of how the Earth responds to particle flows and bursts of radiation coming from the Sun. All the details.
To the Moon with Artemis: Italy’s Key Role
After more than 50 years, humanity is once again looking closely at the Moon with Artemis II. But this time the scenario has changed profoundly: new technologies, new ambitions, and an increasingly central role for the European industry.
In this episode, we talk about the present and future of space exploration with Giampiero Di Paolo, CEO of Thales Alenia Space Italy, a key player in the development of modules and infrastructure essential for space missions.
