Telespazio is a European spaceflight services company and a joint venture between Leonardo (67%) and Thales Group (33%). As a leading satellite and solutions provider, Telespazio offers services including the design and development of space systems, launch services management, in-orbit satellite control, Earth observation, integrated communications, and satellite navigation. They are involved in major programs like Galileo, EGNOS, Copernicus, and COSMO-SkyMed, partnering with organizations like NASA, ESA, CNES, Arianespace and the Italian Space Agency (ASI). Telespazio also provides services for satellite launching and in-orbit control, and for the acquisition, processing and dissemination of satellite data.
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Alessandra Farese is Senior Vice President Satellite Systems & Operations at Telespazio.
Telespazio is the prime contractor for ESA’s Moonlight program for lunar communications and navigation.
Telespazio is a company within the Leonardo group.
The Italian Space Agency (ASI) and Telespazio signed a strategic agreement on February 3, 2026 to launch the RESPONSE program.
L’Agenzia Spaziale Italiana (ASI) and Telespazio signed an agreement to start the RESPONSE program to modernize Telespazio’s FOC-1A antenna.
Cristina Sgubin is Secretary General of Telespazio and a member of the boards of directors of ENI and SACE.
NASA selected 34 participants to voluntarily track the Orion spacecraft for Artemis II, including the Canadian Space Agency (CSA), the German Aerospace Center (DLR), Telespazio, Intuitive Machines, universities, amateur radio groups, and private citizens.
Telespazio is a lead company on the European Space Agency’s Moonlight program.
Gabriele Pieralli is the CEO of Telespazio.
The COSMO-SkyMed program involved Italian industry participants Leonardo, Thales Alenia Space, Telespazio, and e-GEOS.
Telespazio has an industrial collaboration agreement with the American company Intuitive Machines.
Telespazio Ibérica is the Spanish subsidiary of the Italian company Telespazio.
Telespazio Ibérica has incorporated Miguel Belló Mora as an advisor.
Carlos Fernandez de la Peña is the chief executive officer of Telespazio Ibérica.
Carlos Fernández de la Peña is the chief executive officer of Telespazio Ibérica.
Telespazio Ibérica won a contract from the European Maritime Safety Agency (EMSA) to provide secure, high-capacity satellite connectivity to ships patrolling the European Union’s maritime borders.
Telespazio Ibérica plans to expand its satellite connectivity offering by 2026 into new maritime segments including ferries, recreational vessels, yachts, and large sailing vessels.
Telespazio Ibérica aims to increase satellite connectivity for large Spanish fishing vessels over 30 meters in length by 50%, from 291 currently connected to 437 by 2026.
Telespazio Ibérica currently provides satellite connectivity to 8 Spanish Navy ships.
Telespazio Ibérica currently provides satellite connectivity to a fleet of 20 Guardia Civil patrol boats that operate between Europe and North Africa.