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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Telespazio leads the Moonlight program.
NASA selected Telespazio’s antennas at the Fucino Space Center to support radio tracking during the Artemis II flight.
Leonardo is strengthening its Space Division with Telespazio and Thales Alenia Space Italia.
John Bone previously held senior commercial leadership roles at Orbex, Rhea Group, Telespazio, and CGI.
Telespazio Ibérica plans to expand PiroSAR commercialization later to European national and regional agencies and, from 2029, to international fire and emergency agencies.
Telespazio Ibérica is developing other wildfire-related projects through the International Smart Center for Security, Emergencies, Biodiversity and Other Public Service Missions and with the Fuerteventura Technology Park.
Telespazio Ibérica, part of Leonardo Space, has been selected by the European Space Agency to lead the PiroSAR project.
The PiroSAR initiative has a budget of 434,000 euros co-funded by Telespazio Ibérica and the European Space Agency.
Telespazio Ibérica is developing the Islas Canarias constellation with the Cabildo de Tenerife.
Telespazio Ibérica is designing a wildfire-related project in Galicia with Aistech Space, Kreios Space, and the University of Vigo.
Telespazio Ibérica plans to commercialize PiroSAR first to Spanish regional emergency management agencies.
Thales and Leonardo created the Space Alliance in 2005 through Thales Alenia Space and Telespazio.
Telespazio Iberica and CEiiA plan to support space-based services, satellite operations, and Earth observation programs through their cooperation.
Telespazio Iberica and CEiiA have participated together in European Earth Observation Ground Segment programs.
Telespazio Iberica and CEiiA have formalized a long-term strategic cooperation to strengthen the operational, industrial, and commercial capabilities of the Iberian space ecosystem.
Telespazio Iberica and CEiiA reached a preliminary agreement to integrate CEiiA capabilities into the Canary Constellation.
Telespazio Iberica and CEiiA are collaborating in initiatives promoted by the Spanish Space Agency.
Telespazio Iberica is a subsidiary of Leonardo.
A Joint Steering Committee will monitor the progress of the Telespazio Iberica and CEiiA cooperation, coordinate common strategies, and assess legal and financial models for the partnership.
The Telespazio Iberica and CEiiA cooperation may lead to joint ventures dedicated to shared initiatives.