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Italian Space Agency (ASI)

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ASI contracted the launch of the CSG-3 satellite with Arianespace and Vega C for a mission planned in 2024.

Mentioned as: Italian Space Agency (ASI)Org RelationshipJan 31, 2022Falcon 9 launches Italian radar satellite

The Falcon 9 upper stage deployed the Cosmo-SkyMed Second Generation 2 (CSG-2) satellite for the Italian space agency ASI and the Italian military one hour after liftoff.

Mentioned as: Italian Space Agency (ASI)Narrative GeneralJan 31, 2022Falcon 9 launches Italian radar satellite

The Emergency Mapping Rapid Mapping service for Copernicus involving COSMO-SkyMed is operated by an international consortium led by e-GEOS, which is owned 80% by Telespazio and 20% by ASI.

Mentioned as: Italian Space Agency (ASI)Org RelationshipJan 31, 2022Thales Alenia Space’s COSMO-SkyMed CSG Gains Orbit

CSG-2 was originally slated to launch on a Vega C vehicle, but ASI elected last fall to move the launch to a Falcon 9 because the first Vega C launch was delayed until at least May.

Mentioned as: Italian Space Agency (ASI)Narrative GeneralJan 31, 2022Falcon 9 launches Italian radar satellite

The SolAero acquisition follows Rocket Lab’s acquisition of ASI Aerospace LLC in October 2021, Planetary Systems Corporation in December 2021, and Sinclair Interplanetary in April 2020.

Mentioned as: Italian Space Agency (ASI)Narrative GeneralJan 18, 2022Rocket Lab Completes Their Acquisition Of SolAero Holdings

Arianespace was awarded a launch contract by SITAEL to orbit the PLATiNO 1 and PLATiNO 2 satellites for the Italian Space Agency (ASI) as final customer.

Mentioned as: Italian Space Agency (ASI)Narrative GeneralJan 10, 2022Arianespace To Launch PLATiNO 1 + 2 Smallsats For Italian Space Agency

Arianespace secured a contract to launch two small Earth science satellites for the Italian Space Agency on Vega launches between 2022 and 2024.

Mentioned as: the italian space agencyOrg RelationshipJan 7, 2022Arianespace looks to transitions of vehicles and business in 2022

A Falcon 9 launch carrying a Cosmo-Skymed Second Generation radar imaging satellite for the Italian space agency ASI was expected in late January 2022.

Mentioned as: Italian Space AgencyTechnical ProductJan 6, 2022SpaceX kicks off 2022 with Starlink launch

The SolAero merger is Rocket Lab’s third proposed acquisition announced in 2021 following the acquisition of ASI Aerospace LLC in October 2021 and the completion of Planetary Systems Corporation in December 2021.

Mentioned as: Italian Space Agency (ASI)Org RelationshipDec 13, 2021Rocket Lab To Acquire SolAero

e-GEOS is a company belonging to Telespazio with 80% ownership and a 20% investment from ASI.

Mentioned as: ASITechnical ProductNov 23, 2021The Italian Space Agency’s GNSS Frame Network Construction Is Completed

e-GEOS is owned 80% by Telespazio and 20% by the Italian Space Agency (ASI).

Mentioned as: ASITechnical ProductNov 23, 2021The Italian Space Agency completes the New National GNSS Frame Network

ASI’s GNSS network was designed to provide support for the International GNSS Service (IGS) and the European Reference Frame (EUREF).

Mentioned as: Italian Space Agency (ASI)Narrative GeneralNov 23, 2021The Italian Space Agency completes the New National GNSS Frame Network

ASI’s New National GNSS Frame Network was designed to provide support for the International GNSS Service (IGS) and the EUropean REference Frame (EUREF).

Mentioned as: Italian Space Agency (ASI)Narrative GeneralNov 23, 2021The Italian Space Agency’s GNSS Frame Network Construction Is Completed

Rocket Lab purchased Advanced Solutions, Inc. (ASI) on 2021-10-12.

Mentioned as: Italian Space Agency (ASI)Org RelationshipNov 16, 2021Rocket Lab to acquire Planetary Systems Corp.

The two MQ-9A Reaper Block 5 aircraft were operated by the U.S. Marine Corps since 2018 under a Company Owned/Company Operated (COCO) lease agreement between GA-ASI and Naval Air Systems Command.

Mentioned as: Italian Space Agency (ASI)Org RelationshipOct 21, 2021General Atomics ASI Completes Transfer Of MQ-9A Reaper UAS To The U.S.M.C.

Rocket Lab used ASI’s software in some of its projects prior to acquiring ASI.

Mentioned as: Italian Space Agency (ASI)Narrative GeneralOct 14, 2021Rocket Lab acquires software company as it plans additional deals

Rocket Lab completed the purchase of Advanced Solutions, Inc. (ASI) on 2021-10-12 for $40,000,000 with a potential additional bonus of up to $5,500,000 contingent on ASI’s financial performance in 2021.

Mentioned as: Italian Space Agency (ASI)Org RelationshipOct 14, 2021Rocket Lab acquires software company as it plans additional deals

Rocket Lab USA, Inc. (Nasdaq: RKLB) completed the acquisition of Advanced Solutions, Inc. (ASI) for $40,000,000 plus a potential additional $5,500,000 performance earnout based on CY 2021 results.

Mentioned as: Italian Space Agency (ASI)Org RelationshipOct 12, 2021Rocket Lab Acquires Advanced Solutions, Inc

The Vega program is a cooperation of 10 European countries developed under the leadership of the European Space Agency with Italy’s ASI as the first contributor.

Mentioned as: ASIOrg RelationshipAug 11, 2021Vega Mission’s Airbus’ Pleiades Neo 4 EO Satellite To Launch With Four Auxiliary Spacecraft

The joint constellation includes five COSMO-SkyMed and COSMO-SkyMed Second Generation dual-use SAR satellites owned by the Italian Space Agency and the Italian Ministry of Defence.

Mentioned as: Italian Space AgencyOrg RelationshipJul 21, 2021e-GEOS and ISI partner to create SAR-Elettro Optical satellite constellation
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