The Italian Space Agency (ASI), established in 1988, is a government agency responsible for funding, regulating, and coordinating space exploration activities in Italy. ASI plays a key role in defining national strategies in the space sector, promoting Italian participation in European projects, and fostering international collaborations with entities like NASA and ESA. It oversees the National Aerospace Plan and manages facilities like the Broglio Space Centre. ASI is also involved in Earth observation programs, space propulsion research (leading the VEGA rocket program), and satellite communication developments.
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The COSMO-SkyMed program demonstrates the synergy between the Italian Space Agency and the Ministry of Defense.
Teodoro Valente is the president of the Italian Space Agency.
A new second-generation satellite is ready to expand the COSMO-SkyMed constellation, which is a program of the Italian Space Agency (ASI) and the Ministry of Defense.
The Italian Space Agency (ASI) announced the successful test of Gaganyaan parachutes on November 12, 2025.
COSMO-SkyMed is an example of successful cooperation between the Defense Ministry, the Italian Space Agency, and the national industry.
L’Agenzia Spaziale Italiana (ASI) reported the launch of the Long March 12 rocket dedicated to the Guowang megaconstellation on November 11, 2025.
The Italian Space Agency has selected Thales Alenia Space for the Multi-Purpose Habitation module, equipping astronauts for extended lunar surface missions with resource autonomy and support systems.
L’Agenzia Spaziale Italiana (ASI) is a key player in the Space&Blue project integrating the Space Economy and the Blue Economy.
Teodoro Valente is the Presidente dell’Agenzia Spaziale Italiana (ASI).
The Italian Space Agency (ASI) selected Thales Alenia Space in 2023 to provide the Multi-Purpose Habitation (MPH) module.
The Italian Space Agency announced the imminent launch and emphasized the mission's importance for international collaborations in space.
e-Geos, a joint venture between Telespazio and the Italian Space Agency, operates in geospatial services based on Copernicus data.
Each Sentinel-1 platform is based on the PRIMA platform developed by Thales Alenia Space for the Italian Space Agency (ASI).
In May 2023, the Italian Space Agency (ASI) awarded a contract worth 235 million euros for the development of an in-orbit service demonstration mission to a temporary grouping of companies led by Thales Alenia Space.
Teodoro Valente is the president of the Italian Space Agency.
On November 3, 2025, the Italian Space Agency provided an update on the progress of the Artemis program, highlighting NASA and SpaceX's collaboration to meet the planned roadmap.
The Italian Space Agency (ASI) awarded a €235-million contract for the development of the IOS mission to a Thales Alenia Space-led Temporary Grouping of Enterprises.
Teodoro Valente, President of the Italian Space Agency (ASI), stated that the Space Economy is a dynamic driver of global innovation and growth.
Sentinel-1D is based on the PRIMA platform developed by Thales Alenia Space for the Italian Space Agency (ASI).
The meeting included the presence of the French Ambassador to Italy, Martin Briens, and Teodoro Valente, President of the Italian Space Agency.