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At @IAC2026Antalya, ispace-EUROPE S.A. and @ispace_inc, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with #Leonardo and @telespazio, to explore collaboration on lunar communications, positioning, navigation and timing (PNT) infrastructure and services, and lunar transportation partnership. lnrdo.co/4j7vGTu #IAC2026

At @IAC2026Antalya, @massimoc_square, Managing Director of #LeonardoSpace, joined the GNF Session – Heads of Industry: One-on-One Conversations, sharing his perspective on the transformation of the Space sector and the evolution of Earth observation.

Space is rapidly evolving. For #Leonardo, this means combining Space capabilities with digital technologies such as cloud, AI and cyber resilience, while helping strengthen the wider ecosystems.

In Earth observation, the focus is shifting from spatial resolution alone to the ability to deliver useful information fast. High revisit rates, low latency, connectivity, cloud and AI are becoming essential to turn satellite data into actionable information.

These capabilities come together in Leonardo’s new Earth observation constellation, designed to deliver persistent, near real-time information for applications ranging from emergency response and critical infrastructure to precision farming — turning data from Space into action on Earth.

@telespazio | @e_geos

#IAC2026

From 5 to 9 October, #Leonardo will be at he 77th International Astronautical Congress @IAC2026Antalya organised by the @iafastro.

#LeonardoSpace, together with @telespazio and @e_geos, will take part in sessions and presentations spanning industry perspectives, Space exploration, mission operations and the contribution of Space to global challenges.

🔹 6 October | 10:15–11:30
GNF Session – Heads of Industry: One-on-One Conversations
@massimoc_square, Managing Director of #LeonardoSpace

🔹 6 October | 13:15
Oral Presentation
Naomi Reichmann, Spacecraft Controller at @TelespazioGER

🔹 6 October | 16:10
IAF Space Exploration Symposium – "Moon Experience"
Fabrizio Paolillo, Head of E2E Engineering & Exploration Studies at Telespazio

🔹 6 October | 16:40–17:40
Sky was the limit: the Italian – Turkish partnership in Space
Massimo Claudio Comparini, Managing Director of Leonardo Space

🔹 7 October | 10:15
Oral Presentation
Vivien-Sophie Stotz, Columbus Flight Control Engineer at Telespazio Germany

🔹 8 October | 10:15–11:15
Space in Support of Global Threats and Crisis Response
Milena Lerario, CEO of e-GEOS

See you in Antalya for #IAC2026!

At the @LaTribune Space Forum, held at Cité de l’Espace in Toulouse and dedicated to the major challenges of the European Space industry, @massimoc_square, Managing Director of #LeonardoSpace, took part in a panel with Alain Fauré, Head of Space Systems of @Airbus Defence and Space and President of Airbus Defence and Space France, and @HDerrey, CEO of @Thales_Alenia_S, for the "The Time for a Sacred Union in the European Space Sector?" panel, moderated by @MCABIROL, Editor-in-Chief of La Tribune.

During the discussion, Massimo Comparini highlighted Europe’s strong technological capabilities in Space, underlining that the critical mass needed to operate at global scale means strengthening the capacity to invest in R&D, address technological challenges and support the wider European ecosystem, including SMEs and start-ups.

Another key focus was the growing convergence between Space and digital technologies, including #AI, #cloud and High-Performance Computing (#HPC), and how this is reshaping infrastructure and services, thereby opening new opportunities to transform Space data into information for final users.

#LTSF2026

The first phase of DPSN – Digitalizzazione Produzione Spazio Nerviano (Nerviano Space Production Digitalisation) has been completed, marking an important milestone in the strategic programme through which #LeonardoSpace is transforming production processes at the #Leonardo Nerviano site, near Milan, Italy, into a more connected, integrated and data-driven ecosystem.

The initiative was launched to support growing production volumes while strengthening the management and competitiveness across the lines dedicated to the manufacture of electronic boards, atomic clocks and, looking ahead, solar panels for the Space sector.

At the World Satellite Business Week, @massimoc_square, Managing Director of #LeonardoSpace, joined the discussion on how Europe can turn its technological strengths into a competitive and sustainable Space economy.

From the integration of Space and digital technologies to low-latency, multi-sensor Earth Observation capabilities, Leonardo is working to deliver increasingly responsive solutions for institutional, commercial and defence users.

Scaling up, however, means more than technology. It means investing in R&D and industrial capacity, strengthening connections across the European value chain, and bringing innovation to global markets and final users.

Building a stronger, more integrated European space ecosystem is therefore essential to achieving the critical mass needed to compete globally and sustain long-term growth.

#WSBW26

Four days in Paris, bringing together the global Space community to discuss how the sector is evolving — from Connectivity and Earth Observation to defence and security.

At World Space Business Week and the Space Defense & Security Summit (@nvs_summits), #LeonardoSpace, together with @telespazio and @e_geos, contributed to the debate on some of the key elements shaping the future of Space.

🔹 @massimoc_square, Managing Director of #LeonardoSpace, focused on what Europe needs to turn its technological strengths into an always more competitive and sustainable Space economy: greater scale, continued investment in R&D and industrial capacity, stronger integration across the European value chain, and the capacity to bring innovation to global markets. Building a more integrated European space ecosystem is essential to achieving the critical mass needed to compete globally and sustain long-term growth.

🔹 Gianluca Baldassarre, SVP Satellite Communications at Telespazio, addressed the rapid transformation of satellite communications. New constellations, operators and customers are reshaping the market, while sovereignty, interoperability and the ability to evolve services rapidly are becoming increasingly important — particularly for critical infrastructures and areas where satellite connectivity can make a tangible difference.

🔹 At the Space Defense & Security Summit, Marco Brancati, SVP Technology and Innovation Governance at Leonardo Space, highlighted the growing role of Space within the multidomain environment. Earth Observation, connectivity and Space Domain Awareness are becoming increasingly interconnected, making technologies such as onboard processing, intersatellite links and multi-mission ground segments — together with interoperability by design — key enablers for future systems.

🔹 Milena Lerario, CEO of e-GEOS, brought an Earth Observation data perspective to the discussion, highlighting how SAR is becoming a primary source of information, providing continuous observations independently of daylight and weather conditions. The integration of SAR and optical imagery enables a more comprehensive understanding of events, while customer demand is increasingly shifting towards information, analytics and operational services rather than raw data and complex processing chains.

#WSBW26 #SDSS26

The @esa's Earth Explorer #FLEX and @CopernicusEU #Sentinel-3C satellites have been successfully launched!

The two European Space Agency missions will enable more precise monitoring of vegetation health, sea and land surface temperatures, atmospheric composition and wildfire activity. The data they provide will be essential for studying the effects of climate change, protecting ecosystems, improving ocean and weather forecasting, and supporting land management and agricultural activities.

From 14 to 17 September, Paris will host The Space Week, bringing together institutional and industry representatives to address some of the key developments across the Space domain, from connectivity and Earth observation to Defence and security.

#Leonardo, together with @telespazio and @e_geos, will take part in the @nvs_summitsWorld Space Business Week and the Space Defense & Security Summit, contributing to high-level discussions on strategic priorities shaping the future of the sector.

🔹 14 September | 10:15 | World Space Business Week
@massimoc_square, Managing Director of #LeonardoSpace, will take part in the "Industry Dialogue with Safran & Leonardo", within the Summit for Satellite Financing.

🔹 15 September | 16:15| World Space Business Week
Gianluca Baldassarre, SVP International Marketing & Sales at Leonardo Space and SVP Satellite Communications at Telespazio, will join the panel "The Architecture of Global Connectivity".

🔹 16 September | 09:15 | Space Defense & Security Summit
Marco Brancati, SVP Technology and Innovation Governance at Leonardo Space, will contribute to the session "Embedding Space Capabilities into Next-Generation Military Platforms".

🔹 17 September | 11:40 | World Space Business Week
Milena Lerario, CEO of e-GEOS and SVP Geoinformation Line of Business at Telespazio, will take part in "SAR Without Borders: A Multidomain Perspective", within the Summit on Earth Observation Business.

#WSBW26 #SDSS26

Today, at the Fucino Space Centre, #Leonardo’s Space Division Managing Director @massimoc_square and @telespazio CEO Gabriele Pieralli had the honour of welcoming @adolfo_urso, Italy’s Minister of Enterprises and Made in Italy and delegated political authority for Space and Aerospace Policies, and @PhBaptiste, France’s Minister for Higher Education, Research and Space, together with the President of the Abruzzo Region, @marcomarsilio and the Undersecretary of State to the Ministry of Enterprises and Made in Italy @FaBergamotto.

The visit to one of the world’s leading satellite operations centres underscored the strategic role of space infrastructures in supporting Europe’s security, resilience, innovation and sustainable growth. It also provided the occasion for a bilateral meeting between the Italian and French Ministers, reaffirming the importance of close cooperation between the two countries in the European space sector.

Space is a strategic domain where industrial excellence, technological innovation and international collaboration converge to strengthen Europe’s competitiveness and strategic autonomy.

Through the Space Alliance with Telespazio and @Thales_Alenia_S, the long-standing partnership between Italy and France continues to deliver advanced capabilities, foster innovation and support the development of a stronger, more integrated European space ecosystem.

Massimo Claudio Comparini, Managing Director of Leonardo’s Space Division, said: “The Fucino Space Centre is a tangible expression of Europe’s excellence in space and of the enduring value of space industrial cooperation between Italy and France. Today’s visit reaffirms our commitment to advancing innovation, strengthening Europe’s strategic autonomy and delivering space capabilities that create value for institutions, citizens and future generations.”

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At the @FIAFarnborough Airshow 2026, we were pleased to welcome @AschbacherJosef, @ESA Director General together with @massimoc_square, Managing Director of #LeonardoSpace and Gabriele Pieralli, CEO of @telespazio reaffirming our shared commitment to advancing Europe’s space ambitions through innovation, collaboration and technological excellence.

At #Leonardo, we believe Space is a strategic domain for security, resilience and sustainable development. By combining cutting-edge space and digital technologies with strong institutional and industrial partnerships, we deliver capabilities that contribute to strengthening Europe’s strategic autonomy and competitiveness, helping shape the future of Europe in space.

#LDOFIA2026 #FIA2026

After orbiting the Moon, members of the @NASAArtemis II crew made a special stop in Turin. At the @Thales_Alenia_S facility, @NASA astronauts @astro_reid, Commander of Artemis II, and @Astro_Christina, Mission Specialist, together with the Programme Team led by Programme Manager @HowardHuNASA, met employees from #Leonardo and Thales Alenia Space who contributed to the success of the #NASA and @esa mission, with key support from the Italian Space Agency (@ASI_spazio). The visit, part of the European post-flight tour, celebrated Italy’s industrial role in the first crewed flight around the Moon in more than half a century. A key element was the European Service Module (#ESM), the technological heart of the Orion spacecraft, providing power, propulsion, thermal control, water and air throughout the journey.

At its site in Nerviano (Milan, Italy), #LeonardoSpace built the photovoltaic panels (#PVA) forming the module’s four solar-array wings, together with the Power Control and Distribution Units (#PCDU). In Turin, Thales Alenia Space, developed the ESM’s structure and several essential subsystems, including thermal control and protection against micrometeoroids. @telespazio also contributed to the mission, the antennas at its Fucino Space Center were selected by NASA to support international radio-tracking activities. Leonardo and its joint ventures are already contributing to the next stages of lunar exploration: from the Italian Space Agency’s Multi-Purpose Habitat and ESA’s Argonaut lander, both being developed by Thales Alenia Space, to the PROSPECT drill being developed at Nerviano and Moonlight, the European lunar communication and navigation system led by Telespazio. Together, these technologies will support future scientific and human activities on the Moon.

We had the honour of welcoming the Portuguese Ambassador to Italy, H.E. Carlos Pereira Marques, the President of the Portuguese Space Agency, Ricardo Conde, and a delegation of representatives from Portuguese institutions and industry to the Fucino Space Centre.

The delegation was welcomed by @massimoc_square , Managing Director of #LeonardoSpace, alongside the top management of @telespazio, Leonardo Space, Telespazio Ibérica and @e_geos, who presented an overview of the Leonardo Space Group’s activities and capabilities, offering solutions in an ever-evolving domain that is increasingly vital to sustainability, security and economic growth. As the Space sector continues to be a strategic driver of technological innovation and a key enabler of industrial competitiveness for both Italy and Europe, strong partnerships and collaboration are essential to strengthening reach and impact across the globe.

Following institutional greetings and presentations by Leonardo Space and Telespazio Ibérica, the day featured the signing of a Letter of Intent (LOI) between Telespazio Ibérica and CEiiA, marking a new step in industrial cooperation between Italy and Portugal.

At #Leonardo’s Nerviano plant, a team of engineers is completing the integration of the Sample Transfer Arm, Europe’s most complex robotic arm: 2.4 m, 7 degrees of freedom and millimetric precision for future applications on the Moon and Mars. | via @esa esa.int/ESA_Multimedia…

At the @SmallSat Europe 2026 Conference, taking place in Amsterdam from 26 to 28 May, @massimoc_square, Managing Director of #LeonardoSpace, delivered a keynote speech on the impact of Space technologies, infrastructures and services, in the present challenges.

The role of Space technologies in the geopolitical landscape is evolving at an unprecedented pace. The state of technology within the satellite industry is also undergoing rapid transformation, with improvements in launch systems, sensors, electronics and other enabling technologies helping to drive down costs. Established industry leaders must evolve to meet this challenge, maintaining their competitive edge while continuing to play a decisive role in shaping the sector’s future.

In this context, a competitive Space industry and ecosystem are built on shorter product lifecycles and a faster pace of innovation. As Massimo Claudio Comparini stated, "We are seeing increasingly powerful onboard computing capabilities, which are fundamentally transforming the Space sector. At the same time, AI is moving into Space, driving an evolution that is impacting the entire ecosystem across the value chain. The Space industry is becoming more interconnected than ever before.
For many years, we viewed connectivity, Earth observation and navigation as separate domains. Today, those domains are converging and interacting continuously. This is one of the reasons why we decided to invest in and establish a dedicated Space Division within #Leonardo: to capitalize our industrial system and the Space alliance to create a true digital continuum in Space, connecting Space and digital technologies across sectors in the multi domain operations. It is within this context that the Leonardo Space Guardian Earth Observation constellation investment is looking to the future, evolving @Thales_Alenia_S solutions in the Space segment, the @telespazio multi mission ground segment and Space operations, the @e_geos user segment and data analytics application digital platforms and market place powered by our #davinci HPC and AI advanced capabilities.”

#SmallSatEurope

#Leonardo is sponsoring and taking part in the third @esa Earth Observation Commercialisation Forum (ESA CommEO), taking place in Seville, Spain, from 12 to 14 May. The event is bringing together the global #EarthObservation (EO) ecosystem for three days of insight, innovation, and high-level networking. Marco Brancati, SVP Technology, Innovation and Systems Architecture of #LeonardoSpace, participated in the “Commercialisation in Dual Use” panel, focused on how commercial EO solutions can effectively address civil security and defence user needs.

While defence requirements are typically very specific, operators are increasingly used to integrating data from systems that was not developed for defence purposes. It is crucial to fulfil the right requirements, in order to allow operators to use the data correctly. For instance, ISR (Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance) solutions and constellations based on standard security requirements can leverage the data, even if not originally designed for defence tasks. As a clear example, Brancati illustrated Leonardo’s new proprietary constellation project under development, providing evidence of end-to-end solutions, from user service definition to exploitation.

The constellation will feature top class technologies and reduce the latency and quick-tasking / rapid response time goals, a key priority for EO. The constellation will consist of 18 to 20 satellites on two different orbital planes, including either SAR (Synthetic Aperture Radar) or optical VHR (Very High Resolution ) payload, optical inter-satellite link, on-board #HighPerformanceComputer, performing some of the processing typically carried out on ground, relying on #ArtificialIntelligence algorithms, among others. It will include leading edge technologies embedded into a totally new system. The first launch window is expected in late 2027, with the second to follow by end of 2028 and full operational readiness in 2029. Moreover, Marco Brancati highlighted that another important element is the multi-mission ground segment, underlining that commercial players who want to also provide data solutions for defence and dual-use purposes, should leverage ground federation with other systems that were not originally designed for interoperability.

.@SpaceVeneto 2026, taking place in Venice from 11 to 13 May, focused the evolution of the Space domain, driven by disruptive technologies, digitalisation and the growing demand for new satellite services. As part of the event, @massimoc_square, Managing Director of #LeonardoSpace, participated in the "Space as Critical Infrastructure: Policy, Sovereignty and Strategic Autonomy" panel.

As Space takes on an increasingly relevant role for infrastructure, services and strategic capabilities, #Leonardo is working on convergence of digital and space technologies, satellite systems and services with applications ranging from #EarthObservation to exploration, and from in-orbit services to satellite communications. This also includes the development of the company’s new proprietary Earth Observation constellation, designed to strengthen capabilities in Earth monitoring and satellite data management.

During his speech, Comparini stated: "Leonardo sees the Space sector as a strategic lever for technological innovation and the industrial competitiveness of Italy and Europe. It is an essential domain for sustainability, security and economic development. The growth of this ecosystem also relies on increasingly close collaboration with the industrial supply chain and with territories of excellence, such as Veneto, where expertise, research and manufacturing capabilities are distinctive assets in addressing the global challenges facing the sector

The award ceremony for the seventh edition of #T-TeC was held today in Rome, at the headquarters of the Italian Space Agency (@ASI_spazio). The contest is an #OpenInnovation competition organised by #Leonardo and @telespazio to foster technological innovation in the #Space sector among the younger generation of students and researchers from universities around the world. Discover more: lnrdo.co/4ncB1c0 #Leonardo4Innovation

As the Artemis II mission prepares for launch, a new chapter in human space exploration is taking shape.

A crewed mission of four astronauts, aboard the Orion spacecraft, will fly around our natural satellite, marking a decisive step towards humanity’s return to the Moon.

The @NASAArtemis program, developed by @NASA in partnership with the @ESA, sees Italy among the key contributors, with a central role played by the Italian Space Agency (@ASI_spazio). #Leonardo, together with the joint ventures @telespazio and @Thales_Alenia_S, is supporting the mission through strategic technologies.

#StayTuned

The #TTeC Technology Contest by #Leonardo and @telespazio, part of #LeonardoSpace, is looking for the next generation of Space innovators ready to turn bold ideas into real impact.

Students, PhD candidates and young researchers from universities worldwide are invited to submit innovative solutions addressing key challenges in the Space sector. From sustainability in orbit to advanced navigation services, #TTeC offers the opportunity to develop your project with the support of industry experts and bring it closer to market.

💡 Focus areas include:
▪️ Space Exploration, Extra-terrestrial Exploitation & In-Orbit Servicing
▪️ Space Domain Awareness
▪️ Positioning, Navigation and Timing (PNT)

🚀 Submit your application by 15 March 2026.

Apply here👉 telespazio.com/it/-t-tec-2025

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