Sitael is the largest privately-owned Italian company operating in the space sector. It specializes in the design, development, and production of small satellites, advanced propulsion systems, and avionics. Sitael provides complete solutions for Earth observation, telecom, and science missions, and partners with major space players like ESA, NASA, CNES, JAXA and ASI. Key areas include small satellites, electric propulsion, space avionics, and test services.
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SITAEL is leading construction of the EAGLE-1 satellite.
SITAEL develops small satellites, electric propulsion systems, avionics, and space electronics.
SITAEL has built an industrial model that covers the full life cycle of satellite systems from mission analysis and design to production, integration, testing, and operational management.
SITAEL is part of ANGEL Holding.
SITAEL built the Space Factory 4.0 in Mola di Bari for the integration and testing of complete satellites.
SITAEL built the Smart Space Factory 4.0 in Pisa for the production of electric propulsion systems for next-generation satellites.
SITAEL has extended mechatronics beyond industrial automation into a technology for the Space Economy, technological autonomy, and national competitiveness.
SITAEL plans to open a new production site in Forlì.
SITAEL integrates mechanics, electronics, sensors, control systems, software, and artificial intelligence in high-reliability space platforms.
Chiara Pertosa is the CEO of SITAEL.
SITAEL is developing the Hyperspectral Biodiversity Scout (HiBiDiS) mission.
SITAEL employs about 280 people.
SITAEL presented its growth strategy at SmallSat Europe Amsterdam.
SITAEL inaugurated a Hall-effect electric propulsion production line in Pisa in July 2025.
SITAEL signed a memorandum of understanding with Eycore, a Polish SAR services provider.
The SITAEL-Eycore agreement is intended to explore collaborations in Earth observation, SAR applications, and advanced satellite services.
SITAEL plans to grow revenue from about 60 million euros to about 200 million euros by 2031.
SITAEL’s Mola di Bari site has an advanced clean room and five satellites under simultaneous construction.
HiBiDiS makes SITAEL the prime contractor for a complete ESA mission.
SITAEL operates two industrial hubs in Italy, in Mola di Bari and Pisa.