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AGILE

retired
Science ExplorationLEOCOSPAR 2007-013ALaunched 4/23/2007
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Mission & Launch
Launch Mission
AGILE/AAM
Launch Vehicle
PSLV CA
Launch Date
4/23/2007
Last Contact
1/18/2024
Orbit & Mass
Orbit Class
LEO
Altitude
537.5 km
Inclination
2.47 deg
Dry Mass
352 kg
Total Mass
352 kg
Payload Classification
Mission Type
Science Exploration
Payload Category
AST
Payload Class
C
Organizations
Operator
Italian Space Agency (ASI)
Manufacturer
Carlo Gavazzi Space
Registry
COSPAR ID
2007-013A
UN Registration
ST/SG/SER.E/538
Track
Mentions
153
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NASA and DARPA partnered on the Demonstration Rocket for Agile Cislunar Operations project in early 2023.

RelationshipsPlanValue 4.0Jul 13, 2026Atoms for space: Past US space nuclear power and propulsion programs

ESA Scout missions are designed as agile, low-cost Earth observation missions that use small satellites developed in three years for no more than €30 million, later increased to €35 million.

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CapabilityPlanValue 4.0May 29, 2026ESA Greenlights Two Budget-Friendly Earth Observation Missions

The Canadian Space Agency is shifting toward agile procurement.

LegalValue 1.2May 27, 2026Horizons 2026: Industry leaders press Ottawa for faster action and strategic partnerships

BWX Technologies was selected to supply the nuclear reactor and fuel for DARPA’s Demonstration Rocket for Agile Cislunar Operations program.

RelationshipsPlanValue 4.0Apr 23, 2026Space Reactor-1 Freedom

DARPA canceled the Demonstration Rocket for Agile Cislunar Operations program in 2025.

PlanGovernanceValue 3.7Apr 23, 2026Space Reactor-1 Freedom

FlexSat can let a satellite capture images of a 400-kilometer-wide swath in a single pass through agile maneuvers.

CapabilityValue 4.0Mar 28, 2026Satlantis bate su récord de ingresos gracias a la demanda de su tecnología FlexSat

SSTL’s Carbonite program demonstrated advanced space-based intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance capability using adapted ground-based technologies and agile spacecraft engineering.

CapabilityGeneralValue 3.5Mar 13, 2026SSTL Joins the Eric and Wendy Schmidt Observatory System’s Lazuli

The Luno initiative includes both Luno A and Luno B contracts and is part of NGA's effort to adopt agile acquisition strategies that leverage commercial geospatial capabilities.

RelationshipsLegalValue 4.0Mar 9, 2026NGA taps Vantor for AI change detection from space

Rocket Lab provides agile pre-launch integration support and precise orbital insertions that have aided BlackSky’s ability to deliver value with each launch.

CapabilityGeneralValue 2.6Mar 6, 2026Electron Multi-Launch Deal Signed by BlackSky

The window for preferred access to Agile Space Industries is closing for primes, integrators, and constellation operators that have not yet qualified Agile as an approved vendor.

GeneralRelationshipsValue 2.0Mar 4, 2026When a Venture Arm Writes a Third Check, It’s Not About Returns

Hispasat is developing a multiorbit solution to provide reliable, agile satellite connectivity capable of adapting to operational challenges.

CapabilityPlanValue 3.0Mar 4, 2026Hispasat lidera la revolución de las comunicaciones seguras en el MWC

After the three demo tests, K2 Space will build a fully specified satellite for SES designed to be agile, manoeuvrable, and flexible.

RelationshipsCapabilityValue 4.0Feb 28, 2026SES ready for demo flight of MEO-Sphere satellite

After the three demo tests, K2 Space will build a fully specified satellite for SES that is intended to be agile, manoeuvrable, and flexible.

PlanCapabilityRelationshipsValue 4.0Feb 28, 2026SES ready for demo flight of MEO-Sphere satellite

BlackSky moves Gen-3 units from its agile production line through a rapid deployment process to enable long-term mission capabilities in a short time.

CapabilityValue 3.6Feb 20, 2026New Eight-Figure International Contract Goes to BlackSky

The Canadian government has shifted toward agile procurement that favors companies able to deploy technology quickly and adapt in the field.

LegalPlanValue 1.4Feb 19, 2026MDA Space launches 49North to capture billions in Canadian defence contracts

The Luno program, composed of Luno A and Luno B, is part of NGA’s agile acquisition strategy to unlock the capacity and innovation of the commercial geospatial industry.

GovernancePlanValue 2.0Feb 12, 2026Vantor Wins NGA Luno B Contract

The Maneuverable GEO effort aims to replace fixed geostationary satellites with small, agile commercial satellites that can drift between orbital slots to provide surge coverage or avoid debris.

CapabilityPlanGeneralValue 4.0Feb 8, 2026Expanding Beyond our “Urban” Satellite Congestion

BlackSky is expanding internationally in response to increased demand for agile, responsive space-based intelligence capabilities.

GrowthGeneralValue 2.0Feb 6, 2026BlackSky Awarded Gen-3 Assured Services Contracts Totaling Seven Figures

The NGA’s Luno program is an agile acquisition strategy designed to harness innovation from the commercial geospatial industry for national security.

GeneralValue 1.6Feb 5, 2026Vantor Secures $5.3 Million NGA Contract to Deliver AI-Driven Global Terrain Monitoring

The merged company aims to deliver agile and resilient systems for the U.S. Space Force, the Missile Defense Agency, and NASA.

GeneralValue 2.0Feb 5, 2026Qualis, InTrack, and Tektonux Merge to Form Advanced Missile Defense and Space Awareness Platform