https://spacewatch.global/tag/asi/ AN INDEPENDENT PERSPECTIVE ON SPACE Tue, 14 Apr 2026 11:53:41 +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/asi/ 32 32 https://spacewatch.global/2026/04/space-symposium-2026-giorgio-saccoccias-bold-leap-from-esa-to-vas/ Mon, 13 Apr 2026 13:00:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=72930 Torsten Kriening sits down with Giorgio Saccoccia at the stunning Broadmoor resort on the eve of Space Symposium 2026 for a conversation about career transitions, Artemis 2, and the future of commercial space stations.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2025/07/the-space-cafe-podcast-135-with-giorgio-saccoccia/ Thu, 03 Jul 2025 09:00:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=66087 Giorgio Saccoccia – former President of the Italian Space Agency (ASI), propulsion engineer, and lifelong “space fan.” From lunar outposts and electric thrusters to space-as-diplomacy, Saccoccia brings four decades of insight into turning quick “flags-and-footprints” missions into a permanent human presence beyond Earth.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2025/06/e-geos-to-deliver-satellite-based-geospatial-platform-for-romes-smart-city-and-digital-twin-initiatives/ Wed, 11 Jun 2025 06:00:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=65717 Reflecting the growing convergence of space technologies and urban governance, e-GEOS—a joint venture of the Italian Space Agency (ASI) and Telespazio (Leonardo Group)—has been selected to provide advanced geoinformation services for Roma Capitale.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2025/02/italy-and-uae-to-collaborate-on-lunar-and-asteroid-missions/ Tue, 25 Feb 2025 07:00:07 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=64121 ASI, the UAE Space Agency, and MBRSC have signed two important Memorandums of Understanding towards strengthening international collaboration in the space exploration sector. ]]> https://spacewatch.global/2025/02/universe-pavilion-space-art-exhibition-to-premiere-at-la-biennale-di-venezia-2025/ Wed, 19 Feb 2025 07:00:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=64051 The inaugural Universe Pavilion will premiere at the 19th International Architecture Exhibition of La Biennale di Venezia 2025, offering a unique fusion of art, architecture, and space exploration.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2025/01/asi-and-nasa-complete-lugre-gnss-experiment-from-331000-km/ Mon, 27 Jan 2025 07:00:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=63599 The LuGRE payload has set a new Earth-Moon distance limit from which to obtain satellite positioning. Five satellites (3 GPS and 2 Galileo) across two frequencies acquired the positioning signal at a distance of 331,000 km, approximately 53 Earth radii. ]]> https://spacewatch.global/2025/01/ispace-europe-and-asi-sign-lunar-payload-services-agreement/ Mon, 20 Jan 2025 07:00:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=63501 ispace-EUROPE and the Italian Space Agency have signed a lunar payload services agreement to transport a Laser Retroreflector Array (LaRA2) to the moon, for accurate lunar position measurements via laser ranging experiments. ]]> https://spacewatch.global/2025/01/iride-pathfinder-hawk-satellite-launches-to-orbit/ Thu, 16 Jan 2025 07:00:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=63460 The first IRIDE satellite – the Pathfinder Hawk – is now in orbit around Earth after lifting off aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket from the Vandenberg Space Force Base in California on 14 January. This new microsatellite is a prototype for one of the six IRIDE constellations, aiming to provide precise information for a wide range of environmental, emergency and security services for Italy. ]]> https://spacewatch.global/2024/10/iac-2024-a-gathering-of-space-people-reaching-new-heights/ Wed, 23 Oct 2024 06:00:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=61862 The International Astronautical Congress (IAC 2024) in Milan marked the 75th time that space professionals globally gathered in one place and united around a shared passion for space. ]]> https://spacewatch.global/2024/10/esa-launches-moonlight-program-for-lunar-infrastructure/ Thu, 17 Oct 2024 06:00:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=61744 ESA has launched its Moonlight program, an initiative to create a satellite constellation orbiting the Moon for communications and navigation services. With over 400 planned lunar missions by space agencies and private companies in the next two decades, this program marks a significant step towards sustainable lunar exploration and the development of a lunar economy.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2024/10/d-orbit-wins-esa-contract-for-geo-in-orbit-servicing/ Tue, 15 Oct 2024 06:00:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=61685 D-Orbit, a global leader in space logistics, has announced at the International Astronautical Congress (IAC) in Milan, the signing of a €119.6 million contract with the European Space Agency (ESA) under the Space Safety program.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2024/09/cospar-and-space-agencies-discuss-apophis-flyby-plans/ Wed, 04 Sep 2024 06:00:29 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=56834 At the initiative of the Committee on Space Research (COSPAR), representatives from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), European Space Agency (ESA), Japanese Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA), Agenzia Spaziale Italiana (ASI) and the newly created Korea Aerospace Administration (KASA) met in Busan, South Korea, on 15 July 2024 to explore coordinating their planning and approach for missions to the asteroid (99942) Apophis. ]]> https://spacewatch.global/2024/07/cospar-kicks-off-2024s-scientific-assembly-in-busan/ Fri, 19 Jul 2024 06:00:58 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=56161 COSPAR has kicked off the COSPAR 2024 Scientific Assembly in Busan, celebrating the theme "Team Spirit in Space Research." The assembly counted around 2800 participants from over 60 countries with attendees engaging with scientists, presenting over 3000 talks and posters, and participating in 150 scientific events. The Assembly brought space leaders from KASA, NASA, CNSA, ISRO, JAXA, ASI, and the UAE together, with the roundtable of Space Agency leaders featuring the next decade of space science programs from each agency. Also, space sustainability emerged as a major recurring theme.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2024/07/italy-africa-space-conference-to-hold-in-rome-on-july-15-16/ Tue, 16 Jul 2024 06:00:41 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=56121 Representatives from the Italian Space Agency (ASI) and the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation will meet with Representatives from Africa. The two days of meetings will revolve around relations between Italy and the African countries. The conference will open at the headquarters of the Ministry on the morning of Monday 15 July and continue in the afternoon and the following day at the headquarters of the Italian Space Agency (ASI).]]> https://spacewatch.global/2024/03/e-geos-and-umbra-announce-signature-of-reseller-agreement/ Tue, 12 Mar 2024 07:00:44 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=54097 e-GEOS  and Umbra, a vertically integrated space technology company, have entered a Reseller Agreement that will grant e-GEOS non-exclusive, world-wide distribution rights for Umbra SAR satellite data, marking a significant advancement in the accessibility and availability of high resolution SAR imagery. Therefore, by the Agreement e-GEOS will enrich its SAR satellite data offering and Umbra will target a larger pool of customers, users and application services. Umbra and e-GEOS satellites offer imaging capabilities, capturing high-resolution data at any time, day or night, and in all weather conditions.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2023/10/esa-iec-announces-conclusion-on-vega-c-zefiro40-test/ Tue, 03 Oct 2023 06:00:11 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=51482 https://spacewatch.global/2023/07/esa-and-cnes-signs-mou-to-support-spacefounders/ Mon, 03 Jul 2023 06:00:45 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=49731 The National Centre for Space Studies (CNES) and the European Space Agency (ESA) have inked a Memorandum of Understanding, marking ESA's support of the SpaceFounders program. This strategic alliance sends a strong signal about the increasing dialogue and proximity between leading space institutions and startups, a significant step towards a stronger and more innovative European space industry.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2023/06/d-orbit-secures-four-multi-million-contracts-with-asi-and-esa/ Fri, 23 Jun 2023 06:00:46 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=49593 D-Orbit has secured four multi-million contracts under the framework of Italy’s National Recovery and Resilience Plan (PNRR). These contracts represent a great opportunity for the Company to take part in national projects that will mark historical milestones in the space sector and cooperate with some of the most renowned and innovative Italian companies in the industry.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2023/06/teodoro-valente-resumes-as-asis-president/ Thu, 15 Jun 2023 06:00:26 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=49441 Teodoro Valente, the new president of the Italian Space Agency (ASI), has resumed office at the agency's headquarters in Rome. Valente's candidacy was proposed by the COMINT, chaired by Adolfo Urso, the Minister of Enterprise and Made in Italy.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2023/05/thales-alenia-space-led-consortium-wins-asi-contract/ Wed, 17 May 2023 06:00:06 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=48774 Thales Alenia Space has won a €235 million contract from the Italian Space Agency (ASI) to design, develop and qualify a spacecraft for a dedicated In-Orbit Servicing (IOS) demonstration mission. ]]>