Hensoldt is a leading technology company in the defense industry that provides sensor solutions, electronic warfare technologies, and competencies in data analytics and cyber security. Within the space industry, Hensoldt supplies key technologies and core electronics for numerous space missions, including sensor elements, radar and optoelectronic components for satellites and spacecraft. They also offer space consultancy services, supporting space agencies like CNES, ESA, and NASA with mission execution, product assurance, and project management. Key areas include space exploration, earth observation, space situational awareness, and laser communication.
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Celia Pelaz was part of HENSOLDT AG’s leadership team during its 2020 IPO and led major acquisitions and global market expansion.
In December 2025, Helsing, Kongsberg, and HENSOLDT had already signed a partnership to build a European space-based tactical targeting system.
Helsing, Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace, HENSOLDT, and OHB are jointly leading a consortium to develop a space-based tactical surveillance and reconnaissance solution with AI-based targeting.
Celia Pelaz joined Spire Global from HENSOLDT AG, the German defense sensor technology company carved out of Airbus in 2017.
At HENSOLDT AG, Celia Pelaz served on the Management Board as Head of the Spectrum Dominance and Airborne Solutions Division, Chief Strategy Officer, and Chief Operating Officer.
Germany's Hensoldt will supply various sensors for the satellite project.
Hensoldt will provide satellite sensors for the constellation.
Celia Pelaz played a major role in the carve-out of HENSOLDT from the Airbus Group in 2017 and in HENSOLDT’s initial public offering in 2020.
HENSOLDT has agreed to cooperate with the Fraunhofer Institute for High Frequency Physics and Radar Technology FHR to transform the GESTRA technology demonstrator into a series-production ready, operationally deployable system called Custodian.
HENSOLDT Sensors GmbH and Fraunhofer FHR signed a license agreement for the GESTRA/Custodian technology on 2023-01-12.
HENSOLDT, Fraunhofer FHR, and the German Space Agency have established a coordination committee to support commercialization of the Custodian technology and to serve as a platform for joint activities to build an international radar network.
HENSOLDT Sensors GmbH and Fraunhofer FHR signed a license agreement on 2023-01-12.
HENSOLDT, Fraunhofer FHR, and the German Space Agency established a coordination committee to support commercialization of the Custodian technology and to serve as a platform for joint activities to build an international radar network.
Hemeria spun off from Nexeya in 2019 following a required divestiture when German defense company Hensoldt moved to acquire Nexeya.