Space news
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August 6, 2026
The Italian Space Agency has awarded Officina Stellare a contract worth over 7 million euros for the development of EarthNext, a mission aiming to demonstrate the potential…
Officina Stellare S.p.A., a Vicenza-based company listed on Euronext Growth Milan, a multilateral trading system run by Borsa Italiana S.p.A., part of the Euronext Group, and…
The Sardinia Deep Space Antenna (SDSA) is undergoing a decisive expansion phase for Italy's role in the international space landscape. The Sardinia Deep Space…
August 5, 2026
On August 12, 2026, a partial solar eclipse will be visible across Italy. Discover the free simulator that lets you observe it at its best. Finally…
At 09:42 Italian time on 5 August 2026, about a month and a half after the previous mission, SpaceX placed three more AST SpaceMobile satellites into orbit, BlueBird 11,…
Representatives of Italian company Leonardo met with Chilean Navy officials to present their range of small- and medium-caliber weapons systems…
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Today, August 5, 2026 at 21:39, there will be another bright pass of SpaceX's Starlink satellites visible across Italy. Often looking up…
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July 31, 2026
Thales Alenia Space has signed a contract with OHB Italia for the development of the PRISMA Second Generation Earth observation satellite for the Italian Space Agency (ASI). Scheduled for launch in…
July 30, 2026
The test campaign for the ETNA rover (Exploration Technology for Navigation & Autonomy), developed under the Universal Locomotion System programme of the Agency…
The Italian Space Agency (ASI) has awarded OHB Italia a contract for the development of the PRISMA Second Generation (PSG) Earth observation mission. Scheduled for launch by the end of 2031, the…
According to Giampiero di Paolo, deputy chief executive of Thales Alenia Space and head of Observation, Exploration and Navigation, the company's capabilities will bolster the programme.
July 29, 2026
Thales Alenia Space has signed a contract with OHB Italia to develop the Earth observation satellite for the Italian Space Agency's (ASI) PRISMA Second Generation mission.
July 23, 2026
Juno, the NASA probe with a significant Italian contribution, reveals new details about Jupiter's moon
July 21, 2026
Italian startup ORiS has raised 5 million euros ($5.7 million) to help it develop wireless power-beaming technology for satellites using lasers. The post Italian startup ORiS raises funding for…
July 15, 2026
The European Space Agency has installed its first quantum computer, called Bell-1, at its Earth observation centre in Italy. The move marks a significant step in exploring how quantum technology…
July 1, 2026
Five explorers from three space agencies have successfully completed ESA’s CAVES training course in Italy.
