https://spacewatch.global/tag/airbus/ AN INDEPENDENT PERSPECTIVE ON SPACE Fri, 10 Apr 2026 07:48:04 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0 https://spacewatch.global/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/SpaceWatchGlobal-Sign-90x90.png https://spacewatch.global/tag/airbus/ 32 32 https://spacewatch.global/2026/04/tttech-contributes-to-nasas-artemis-program-supplying-core-data-network-for-orion-and-the-esm/ Fri, 10 Apr 2026 06:00:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=72855 As NASA's Artemis II mission launches humans around the moon for the first time in 53 years, Vienna-based high-tech company TTTECH is proud to contribute to the historic mission, supplying the core of the data network for NASA's Orion spacecraft and its European Service Module.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2026/03/spacewatchgl-opinion-europes-space-strategy-at-a-crossroads-is-there-a-plan-b/ Thu, 19 Mar 2026 10:00:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=72133
Written by Gilles Rabin
Behind the familiar rhythm of conferences and announcements, Europe’s space industry is entering a new phase. The emergence of a German-led constellation effort raises a fundamental question: who will shape Europe’s space future, and who will follow?]]> https://spacewatch.global/2026/03/amsterdam-space-symposium-airbus-bets-big-on-one-europe-with-dr-michael-schoellhorn/ Thu, 05 Mar 2026 10:00:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=71722 At the inaugural Amsterdam Space Symposium, SpaceWatch.Global publisher Torsten Kriening spoke with Michael Schoellhorn, CEO of Airbus Defence and Space, shortly after their joint appearance on stage. ]]> https://spacewatch.global/2026/02/starlab-space-completes-nasas-commercial-critical-design-review-of-its-starlab-orbital-laboratory/ Tue, 24 Feb 2026 07:00:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=71471 Starlab Space LLC has successfully completed its Commercial Critical Design Review with NASA in attendance, marking a decisive transition from design to manufacturing and systems integration of its prospective orbiting space station, Starlab. The CCDR data supports the 28th milestone on the NASA Commercial LEO Destinations Space Act Agreement, confirming that Starlab’s architecture, safety approach and performance requirements are technically mature, integrated and executable.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2026/01/seven-grand-asset-management-firm-announces-strategic-investment-in-starlab-space/ Thu, 08 Jan 2026 07:00:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=70217 Starlab Space LLC has announced Seven Grand Managers, LLC, an asset management firm's investment in Starlab, reflecting a growing confidence in Starlab as the next-generation commercial space station and a cornerstone of the post-ISS low-Earth orbit economy. With more than $1 billion assets under management, Seven Grand’s investment adds to a broadening base of institutional capital backing Starlab and underscores investor conviction that commercial space infrastructure has reached a new stage of maturity]]> https://spacewatch.global/2025/12/starlab-announces-investment-from-sumitomo-mitsui-sumi-trust-bank-for-its-space-station-technologies/ Mon, 29 Dec 2025 07:00:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=70043 Starlab Space LLC has received an investment from Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Bank, Limited to support its efforts in developing and commercializing space station technologies. As part of its broader initiatives to support projects addressing social and industrial challenges, including impact investments, SuMi TRUST Bank has been promoting efforts to provide financial backing for innovative ventures. ]]> https://spacewatch.global/2025/12/airbus-partners-with-spacesail-for-additional-leo-connectivity-service-in-airbus-hbcplus-program/ Thu, 11 Dec 2025 07:00:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=69765 Airbus and Spacesail have announced a strategic partnership to integrate Spacesail’s LEO connectivity into Airbus’ HBCplus inflight solution. The Memorandum of Understanding, signed at the 2025 Satellite Internet Industry Ecosystem Conference, aims at allowing Airbus’ High Bandwidth Connectivity Plus (HBCplus) customers access an additional global In-Flight Connectivity (IFC) option built on Spacesail’s future LEO network.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2025/11/omans-national-satellite-operator-spc-contracts-airbus-to-develop-omansat-1/ Tue, 25 Nov 2025 07:00:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=69213 Space Communication Technologies (SCT) has awarded a contract to Airbus for OmanSat-1, a state-of-the-art, fully reconfigurable high throughput OneSat telecommunications satellite and associated system. The fully digital, in-orbit reconfigurable OmanSat-1 will deliver high Ka-band capacity primarily over Oman including its economic waters and the whole of the Middle East, East Africa and Asia. ]]> https://spacewatch.global/2025/11/airbus-prepares-to-ship-the-fourth-european-service-module-esm-4-for-the-artemis-iv-mission/ Tue, 11 Nov 2025 07:00:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=68890 Airbus is preparing to ship the fourth European Service Module (ESM-4) from its facilities in Bremen, Germany, to NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, USA where it will be tested and integrated with the Orion Crew Module for the next stage of NASA's Artemis program. Built by Airbus, ESM-4 will be a vital part of the Artemis IV mission which envisages astronauts going to live and work in humanity's first lunar space station, Gateway. This will enable new opportunities for science and preparation for human missions to Mars.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2025/11/sds-conference-sdsc-gathers-space-experts-in-estonia-to-discuss-space-and-cybersecurity/ Mon, 03 Nov 2025 07:00:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=68731 The international Software Defined Space Conference (SDSC) held in Tallinn, Estonia from 28-30 October, bringing together the public and private sectors, as cooperation becomes more important now more than ever. During the conference, space experts from Estonia and abroad reached an agreement that the cyber and space technology sector has reached a development phase where national security, science, and business must intertwine more closely than ever.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2025/10/space-nuggets-43-2025/ Sat, 25 Oct 2025 15:00:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=68585 The 7th Summit for Space Sustainability in Paris marked a turning point for Europe’s space policy and industry. ]]> https://spacewatch.global/2025/10/airbus-leonardo-and-thales-sign-mou-to-create-a-leading-european-space-player/ Fri, 24 Oct 2025 06:00:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=68528 Airbus, Leonardo, and Thales have signed an MoU to combine their respective space activities into a new company. By joining forces, Airbus, Leonardo and Thales aim to strengthen Europe’s strategic autonomy in space. This new company intends to serve as the trusted partner for developing and implementing national sovereign space programs]]> https://spacewatch.global/2025/10/eumetsat-releases-new-metop-sga1-images-taken-by-new-multi-spectral-radiometer-payload/ Thu, 09 Oct 2025 06:00:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=68253 EUMETSAT has released the first Earth images from its METimage instrument on board the recently launched Metop-SGA1 satellite. These early teasers showcase the exquisite detail, true-to-life color, and data products that will ultimately support European weather services in improving forecasts that save lives, protect communities and benefit economies.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2025/10/arianespace-to-launch-eus-copernicus-sentinel-1d-satellite-on-november-4-aboard-ariane-6/ Tue, 07 Oct 2025 06:00:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=68211 Arianespace will launch the Sentinel-1D satellite on Ariane 6's third commercial mission from Europe's Spaceport in French Guiana on November 4, 2025. The Sentinel-1D satellite is part of Copernicus, the Earth observation component of the European Union's Space Program. Sentinel-1D will carry advanced radar technology to provide an all-weather, day-and-night supply of imagery of the Earth's surface, delivering data essential to monitoring sea ice, track icebergs and glaciers, subsidence, and oil spills.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2025/09/wsbw-2025-norways-new-eye-in-the-sky-space-norway-sstl-launch-high-res-sar-mission/ Sat, 20 Sep 2025 15:00:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=67874 Live from Day 4 of World Space Business Week 2025 in Paris, SpaceWatch.Global’s Torsten Kriening sits down with Marte Kalveland of Space Norway following a major press announcement: the launch of a new high-resolution SAR satellite project in partnership with SSTL (UK).]]> https://spacewatch.global/2025/07/vega-c-launches-o3d-constellation-into-sun-synchronous-orbit-for-3d-earth-map/ Mon, 28 Jul 2025 06:00:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=66490 Vega-C successfully launched four O3D (Constellation Optique 3D) satellites into sun synchronous orbit on Friday, 25 July from the European Spaceport in Kourou French Guiana. The dual-use CO3D satellites will deliver a global high-resolution Digital Surface Model (DSM), providing 50 cm stereo imagery to CNES, and 2D imagery to government and commercial clients]]> https://spacewatch.global/2025/07/karman-project-and-satsure-to-host-the-2025-karman-week-in-bangalore-india/ Fri, 25 Jul 2025 06:00:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=66482 The Karman Project's flagship event ‘Karman Week 2025’ will take place in Bangalore, India, hosted by SatSure. This year’s selected delegation includes Fellows from such organizations as Axiom Space, Airbus, the Saudi Space Agency, the UK Space Agency, and the Kenya Space Agency, among others.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2025/07/nsg-celebrates-first-anniversary-with-milestones-acquisitions-and-new-clients/ Tue, 08 Jul 2025 06:00:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=66165 Neo Space Group (NSG) celebrates its first-year anniversary, marking a year of major milestones and outstanding achievements. These encompass strategic acquisitions, the onboarding of new clients, expanded capabilities through key partnerships, and robust business growth – all within just 12 months. ]]> https://spacewatch.global/2025/04/esa-launches-biomass-forest-measurement-satellite-aboard-vega-c/ Tue, 29 Apr 2025 09:30:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=65106 The European Space Agency has launched the Biomass mission aboard a Vega-C rocket from Europe's spaceport in Kourou, French Guiana, with lift off at 11:15 am CEST.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2025/04/aces-atomic-clock-arrives-at-the-iss-for-precise-time-measurement/ Wed, 23 Apr 2025 06:00:20 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=65016 ESA’s Atomic Clock Ensemble in Space (ACES) has arrived at the ISS after launching on a SpaceX Falcon 9 as part of the 32nd SpaceX commercial resupply services mission. ACES aims to redefine time measurement from space and will test fundamental physics, including Einstein’s theory of general relativity, from the outside of ESA’s Columbus module on the ISS. ]]>