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Before the @esa's #ExoMars Rosalind Franklin rover searches for signs of past life on the Red Planet in 2030, we put its prototype to the test in Spain’s Tabernas Desert, alongside scientists, @esa and academic partners. 🏜️🔴
🎬 Watch the field trial in action: Engineering the future, from Earth to Mars.👇

What does space have to do with your morning coffee? ☕🛰️
Satellites like our Pléiades Neo take the pulse of our planet every single day. They monitor climate patterns, track natural resources, and help farmers grow the food we rely on.
Our Starling service for example helps coffee industries to manage their production.
Space isn't just about exploring the unknown, it's about protecting our home. 🌍

#WorldSpaceWeek #IAC2026

✍️ Just happened at #IAC2026: Signature of the Sentinel-6 🛰️ New Generation concept & design phase!
The future of ocean monitoring is taking shape as @ESA awards @AirbusSpace the contract for Phase A/B1 of the @CopernicusEU Sentinel-6 NG satellite, aiming to provide ultra-precise ocean surface topography data.

The International Astronautical Congress #IAC2026 seen from space with our Pléiades Neo satellite 🛰️ orbiting at 620km above us 🔎

Visit us to learn more about our latest space tech & innovations.

📍Antalya, Türkiye 🇹🇷

Mars rover meets desert.

We are kicking off #IAC2026, the 77th International Astronautical Congress.
This year’s motto: “The World needs more Space” 💫
Learn how Space Exploration, Earth Observation, space-based Connectivity & Science are benefiting life on Earth.

Take a look behind the scenes 🇪🇺🛰️
Here's the latest batch of @EutelsatGroup OneWeb satellites lined up in the Airbus constellation production line in Toulouse.
Since 2019, OneWeb satellites have been delivering seamless, high-speed broadband worldwide, and that level of reliability starts right here in the cleanroom.
As we work through the next fleet, every detail is monitored to ensure these satellites sustain global connectivity🛰️
The squad is almost ready for orbit! 🚀
Learn more: airbus.com/en/newsroom/pr…

Is there evidence of ancient life on Mars? 🌌
To answer one of humanity's biggest questions, we must test for the extreme.
We are in the Tabernas desert in Spain with @esa conducting field trials for the Rosalind Franklin #ExoMars rover, built by #Airbus.
The objective: train the scientists and mission operators while validating that the prototype rover executes every command with precision.🎯🔴
📍 Tabernas, Andalusia, Spain

From a 2D satellite image … to a 3D world!🌍🛰️

How do we reconstruct the Earth in 3D using satellite data? 🤔

It starts with satellite photogrammetry. 📸

Using our Pléiades Neo satellite imagery, we capture the same area from multiple angles during a single overpass. By measuring parallax, the apparent shift of buildings, trees and terrain between images, we can calculate their depth and height.

The journey from satellite to 3D mesh:
1️⃣ Multi-stereo satellite imagery
2️⃣ Dense 3D point cloud (X, Y, Z)
3️⃣ Triangular surface mesh
4️⃣ Satellite imagery projected onto the model

The result? Detailed, realistic 3D environments ready to support digital twins and geospatial applications. 🚀

And with 3D-Ready Tasking, the multi-stereo imagery needed for 3D projects can now be ordered directly through the Airbus OneTasking service.

Ready to turn satellite imagery into 3D?
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Airbus and Unseenlabs to develop France’s future military signal intelligence satellites.

Airbus was selected by @DGA and the Ministry of Armed Forces @Armees_Gouv alongside @UnseenLabs to develop the CASSIOPÉE space intelligence system for France.

As the core of the new CELESTE program, CASSIOPÉE will renew France’s space-based Signals Intelligence (SIGINT) by 2032 offering improved technical performance and greater responsiveness.

Learn more: ow.ly/WBgb50ZMsxI

#ParisSpaceSummit
@Armee_de_lair

📷 © Ministère des Aiffaires Etrangères - France Diplomatie - Philémon Henry

🔴New announcement live from the #ParisSpaceSummit - and a further step for European sovereignty: Airbus is set to build an additional 229 OneWeb satellites for the @EutelsatGroup #OneWeb constellation.

Eutelsat’s OneWeb low Earth orbit (LEO) satellite network delivers high-speed, low-latency connectivity on a global basis. With more than 600 satellites flying in 12 synchronised orbital planes 1,200km above Earth, the constellation brings high-speed internet to every corner of the planet.

Eutelsat is a European leader in satellite communications providing secure, resilient solutions for broadcasters, governments, and businesses worldwide.

Learn more: airbus.com/en/newsroom/pr…

#ParisSpaceSummit

Today at the International Space Summit in Paris, France, in presence of Jean-François Fallacher, CEO of Eutelsat, and Alain Fauré, Head of Space Systems, Airbus, we signed the contract for the development of the IRIS² satellite constellation, EU's new flagship space programme.

Airbus has been selected by @EutelsatGroup to design and build the first layer of satellites for Europe’s sovereign space project which is composed of at least 66 satellites in low Earth orbit (LEO).
Learn more:
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#ParisSpaceSummit @defis_eu

8 years. 9 planetary flybys. Billions of kilometres. Today, space probe #BepiColombo begins its arrival sequence at Mercury, the Solar system's least explored inner planet.

The Mercury Transfer Module (MTM), has officially completed its mission and detached, clearing the path for the two science modules to continue their trek toward Mercury.

Designed and built by Airbus, the MTM powered @esa MPO and @JAXA_en Mio orbiters across the inner Solar System. The transfer module separation is a crucial manoeuvre that will allow MPO and Mio to move forward together into Mercury’s orbit.
Read more about the mission: airbus.com/en/products-se…

🤩🛰️ Wonders of the world seen from space | Victoria Falls

We’ve saved one of the world’s most spectacular natural wonders until last. Straddling the border of Zambia and Zimbabwe, Victoria Falls plunges an astonishing 108 metres into the Zambezi Gorge, creating a permanent cloud of mist visible from miles away. From space, the scene is even more extraordinary.

📸 Can you identify which Airbus sensor captured this final image of the series?

🌎 SPOT
👀 Pléiades
⚡ Pléiades Neo
🌑 Our Radar Constellation

👇 Drop your final answer in the comments. We’ll reveal it next Thursday. And thank you for playing along with us this summer!

🤩🛰️ Wonders of the world seen from space | Grand Canyon

Carved over millions of years by the Colorado River, the Grand Canyon is one of the most awe-inspiring geological formations. Stretching across northern Arizona, this vast, layered landscape is a living record of our planet’s history.

📸 This image was captured from orbit by one of the Airbus Earth Observation satellites. Can you identify which one?

🌎 SPOT
👀 Pléiades
⚡ Pléiades Neo
🌑 Our Radar Constellation

👇 Drop your answer and why in the comments below. We’ll reveal the answer next Thursday!

An office with an unrivalled view! 🌍👆 French astronaut Sophie Adenot has completed her first spacewalk. Sophie is only the second European woman to complete an Extra Vehicular Activity (EVA). She did this as part of the @ESA ‘εpsilon’ mission that she has been conducting on the ISS since February.

Sophie is continuing the legacy started by Italian 🇮🇹 @ESA astronaut Samantha Cristoforetti, who became the first European woman to complete a spacewalk during her 2022 ‘Minerva’ mission on the ISS.

Both Samatha and Sophie inspired entire generations to dream bigger. Their journeys remind us that no dream is too distant when fuelled by passion and determination.

As a partner in the film Hope, which retraces Sophie’s journey to becoming an astronaut, Airbus celebrates the scientific spirit and determination that make the impossible possible. 🚀

Photo copyright: ESA, @NASA

🤩🛰️ Wonders of the world seen from space | Christ the Redeemer

This week’s challenge takes us above one of the world’s most iconic statues. Arms outstretched over Rio de Janeiro, overlooking mountains, coastline and the vibrant city below. A stunning scene from any angle… but had you ever seen it from space?

Can you identify which Airbus sensor captured this view from orbit?

🌎 SPOT
👀 Pléiades
⚡ Pléiades Neo
🌑 Our Radar Constellation

👇 Drop your answer in the comments and tell us what gave it away. We’ll reveal the answer next Thursday!

The best window seat this summer? No boarding pass required. ✈️🌍
Explore Naples, Italy through Airbus Pléiades Neo HD15 satellite imagery.🛰️

This high-resolution image with HD15 imagery processing reveals the urban fabric of a city shaped by more than 2,500 years of history; the Castel Nuovo (Maschio Angioino), the UNESCO-listed historic centre and the bustling Port of Naples.

Every detail in this scene showcases the exceptional clarity of Airbus imagery, offering a unique perspective on one of the Mediterranean’s most vibrant cities.

🍦 Grab a gelato and explore the full-resolution image in our gallery for the best experience:
ow.ly/AOS750ZrTKr

👀 Next: see how Pléiades Neo imagery is transformed into a high-resolution 3D model of Naples. Stay tuned!

🤩🛰️ Wonders of the world seen from space | Great Barrier Reef

Today’s challenge takes us to one of Earth’s most extraordinary natural wonders. Stretching for more than 2,300 km along Australia’s north-east coastline, the Great Barrier Reef is home to thousands of marine species. From orbit, it forms a breathtaking mosaic of color and life.

Your mission: identify which Airbus Earth Observation satellite captured this image:

🌎 SPOT
👀 Pléiades
⚡ Pléiades Neo
🌑 Our Radar Constellation

👇 Share your answer in the comments and tell us what gave it away. We’ll reveal the answer next Thursday!

We have been awarded a contract by @hisdesat to act as prime contractor for the development and construction of #SpainSat NG-III, Europe’s most advanced secure communications satellite.

Building on the design and implementation of its predecessors, the satellite introduces technological enhancements, delivering greater operational agility, expanded bandwidth, and superior protection against jamming and electronic threats.

Read more: airbus.com/en/newsroom/pr…