GomSpace has signed a contract valued at 7.6 MEUR (81.5 MSEK) with VirtuaLabs, an Italy-based company specialized in Satellite Payloads, to deliver a cluster of satellites supporting space-based Radio Frequency environment monitoring. The program will leverage GomSpace’s flight-proven satellite platform and subsystem capabilities and marks the start of a new partnership that combines both companies’ extensive experience in their respective domains. Delivery of the satellites is estimated for the first half of 2028.
GomSpace will deliver the satellite platform systems, including full integration of the complete satellite cluster. The mission is designed to enhance availability, coverage, and operational resilience, supporting continuous monitoring and timely information delivery. The mission will be executed to institutional-grade quality and program standards, reflecting stringent performance and assurance requirements.
“This contract reinforces GomSpace’s position as a trusted provider of reliable multi-satellite solutions for demanding operational defense missions,” said Oliver Schiewe, Vice President of Satellite Systems in GomSpace. “We are pleased to initiate this new partnership with VirtuaLabs and to combine our complementary expertise. Together, we will deliver a robust space-based capability and lay the foundation for future collaboration.”
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