OBA – Orbital Boost Aerospace is a Málaga startup focused on orbital logistics, access to high orbits, and deorbiting services.

Hisperion is a Seville-based startup specializing in software for simulating space missions.

The Agencia Espacial Española (AEE), the Junta de Andalucía, and the Ayuntamiento de Sevilla back ESA BIC Andalucía.

Albor Space is a deep-tech spin-off from the University of Málaga that develops space communications solutions based on software-defined radio.

YNSAT is a Malaga-based SaaS company that offers satellite remote-sensing tools for the mining and environmental sectors.

Hisperion’s Orbita product simulates and visualizes complex space missions with high-fidelity orbital and attitude physics.

YNSAT’s products are designed to monitor operations, manage waste, and support regulatory compliance using Earth observation data.

The EVA includes inspection of one Kurs antenna on Progress MS-33 that failed to deploy after launch.

Giorgia Meloni linked Italy’s industrial strategy to manufacturing, innovation, energy, strategic autonomy, and advanced technology.

Meloni associated the space economy with telecommunications, Earth observation, security, data, artificial intelligence, defense, and critical infrastructure.

Giorgia Meloni identified the space economy as one of Italy’s decisive areas for competitiveness.

Giorgia Meloni intervened at the Confindustria Assembly.

SITAEL employs about 280 people.

SITAEL presented its growth strategy at SmallSat Europe Amsterdam.

Eycore recently launched its first synthetic aperture radar satellites.

VITO and the University of Zurich will handle data processing and the scientific case for HiBiDiS.

SITAEL inaugurated a Hall-effect electric propulsion production line in Pisa in July 2025.

SITAEL signed a memorandum of understanding with Eycore, a Polish SAR services provider.

The SITAEL-Eycore agreement is intended to explore collaborations in Earth observation, SAR applications, and advanced satellite services.

SITAEL plans to grow revenue from about 60 million euros to about 200 million euros by 2031.

SITAEL’s Mola di Bari site has an advanced clean room and five satellites under simultaneous construction.

HiBiDiS makes SITAEL the prime contractor for a complete ESA mission.

SITAEL operates two industrial hubs in Italy, in Mola di Bari and Pisa.

SITAEL’s backlog exceeds 150 million euros.

HiBiDiS is scheduled for launch in 2030.

SITAEL has at least 10% net annual workforce growth.

SITAEL has completed 29 space missions.

SITAEL expects EBITDA to rise from 12% toward 25%.

SITAEL and ESA have started the concept of a propellantless RAM-EP thruster for very low Earth orbits.

SITAEL is an Italian private space company within Angel Holding.

SITAEL’s pipeline includes nine launches between 2026/2027 and 2030.

HiBiDiS is built on SITAEL’s EMPYREUM platform.

The SITAEL launch pipeline includes PLATINO 1, EAGLE-1, five IRIDE satellites, PLATINO 2, and ESA’s Scout HiBiDiS mission.

SITAEL has eight satellites under construction, two platforms in development, and thrusters in qualification.

AMOS will provide the hyperspectral instrument for HiBiDiS.

SITAEL’s growth plan is based on ten years of investment in satellite platforms, electric propulsion, and manufacturing infrastructure.

SITAEL develops satellite solutions based on its NextGen and EMPYREUM platforms.

ANGI collaborated with the offices of the European Parliament in Italy to promote a strategic dialogue on the role of artificial intelligence in future space infrastructure and services.

Carlo Corazza is the Director of the offices of the European Parliament in Italy.

Gabriele Ferrieri is the President of ANGI.

Sergey Mikaev is the flight engineer for VKD-66 and will perform the 1st EVA.

Sergey Kud-Sverchkov is the commander for VKD-66 and will perform the 2nd EVA.

Extravehicular Activity VKD-66 is planned to install the Solntse-Teragerts solar radiotelescope.

The EVA is scheduled to start at 17:15 Moscow Time on May 27, 2026.

Sergey Kud-Sverchkov is assigned to spacesuit Orlan-MKS No. 7 for VKD-66.

Sergey Mikaev is assigned to spacesuit Orlan-MKS No. 6 for VKD-66.

The Russian crew aboard the International Space Station is training for the May 27 spacewalk.

i-Space’s Hyperbola-1 launch vehicle still has a success rate of about 50%.

i-Space’s methane-oxygen Hyperbola-3 launch vehicle is still some way from flying.

European government and industry officials agreed that the draft EU Space Act was still far from ready for government approval after 11 months and two revisions.