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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The project referred to by media sources as Project Bromo would combine the Space Systems and Space Digital businesses of Airbus and the Telespazio and Thales Alenia Space joint ventures of Thales and Leonardo.
The new company will combine the Space Systems and Space Digital divisions of Airbus Defence and Space, the Thales Alenia Space and Telespazio joint ventures of Leonardo and Thales, and Thales SESO from Thales.
Leonardo will transfer its operations while Thales will contribute its shares in Thales Alenia Space, Telespazio, and Thales SESO.
Thales will primarily contribute its stake in Thales Alenia Space, Telespazio, and Thales SESO to the new company.
Leonardo will contribute its Space Division, which includes its shares in Telespazio and Thales Alenia Space.
Thales will contribute its shares in Thales Alenia Space, Telespazio, and Thales SESO.
Leonardo will contribute its Space division, including its participation in Telespazio and Thales Alenia Space.
The majority of Telespazio Ibérica's technological developments and services are dual-use and applicable in both emergencies and defense.
Telespazio Ibérica has a geoinformation platform that accesses commercial satellite constellations for maritime surveillance and critical infrastructure management.
Telespazio Ibérica focuses on three main business areas: satellite communications, satellite geoinformation, and operation of space systems.
Telespazio Ibérica led a study for a space mission on quantum key distribution (QKD), which can serve as a distinctive encryption system.
Telespazio Ibérica has signed a contract valued at approximately one million euros with the Guardia Civil to provide satellite connectivity for 20 patrol and ocean vessels.
Telespazio Ibérica has a multidisciplinary team capable of developing tailored projects for data integration and fusion using artificial intelligence.
Telespazio Ibérica's CEO, Carlos Fernández, stated that defense is central to the company's strategy and permeates all activities.
Telespazio is working on key technologies for future defense, including quantum key distribution (QKD) for secure information exchange.
Telespazio Ibérica has hired General José María Juanas García as a strategic advisor to align its strategy with defense needs.
Telespazio Ibérica has closed two contracts to provide satellite connectivity for the vessels of the Guardia Civil and the European Maritime Safety Agency (EMSA).
Telespazio Ibérica is a subsidiary of the Telespazio group, which is owned by Leonardo and Thales, and employs over 200 individuals in Spain.
Telespazio also signed a contract with EMSA for secure satellite connectivity for vessels patrolling the European Union's maritime borders.
Telespazio identifies opportunities in Spain in cybersecurity related to space communications and earth observation using its own satellites.