https://spacewatch.global/tag/luca-rossettini/ AN INDEPENDENT PERSPECTIVE ON SPACE Tue, 17 Feb 2026 11:03:18 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.1.4 https://spacewatch.global/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/SpaceWatchGlobal-Sign-90x90.png https://spacewatch.global/tag/luca-rossettini/ 32 32 https://spacewatch.global/2026/02/d-orbit-and-elt-group-enter-cooperation-framework-towards-saudi-arabias-vision-2030-objectives/ Tue, 17 Feb 2026 07:00:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=71250 ELT Group and D-Orbit have established a strategic cooperation framework aimed at fostering long-term collaboration in the space domain, within the context of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 objectives. The agreement outlines a shared commitment to jointly assess and pursue business development opportunities, while strengthening industrial and technological cooperation in key capability areas, including RF spectrum monitoring, extensive cyber capabilities, satellite platforms, and in-orbit services, with specific reference to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2025/09/wsbw-2025-day-3-recap-defense-gets-real-innovation-gets-personal/ Wed, 17 Sep 2025 18:00:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=67818 Day 3 of World Space Business Week 2025 in Paris brought high energy, hard truths, and heartfelt lessons—from both the Space Defense & Security Summit and the SPIN Space Innovation Summit.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2025/04/d-orbit-and-planetek-to-expand-capabilities-in-advanced-space-technologies/ Mon, 07 Apr 2025 12:00:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=64743 D-Orbit and Planetek Group have announced a strategic business combination to explore new innovative business models and implement synergies. The announcement came during an event at the Sala degli Arazzi of the Ministry of Enterprises enjoying the participation of Minister Adolfo Urso. ]]> 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/2024/07/d-orbit-expands-to-the-us-establishing-d-orbit-usa/ Mon, 15 Jul 2024 06:00:32 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=56094 D-Orbit has announced its formation of D-Orbit USA, a joint venture with Mike Cassidy, Mark Krebs, Miles Gazic, Danny Field, and David Harrower to strengthen their presence in the US satellite bus market. As a result, D-Orbit USA becomes the latest addition to the D-Orbit Group and will focus on satellite bus design, manufacturing, and sales. The team comprises aerospace executives with extensive expertise, particularly in rigorous and comprehensive Qualification Test and Acceptance Test programs, honed through their experience at top aerospace organizations]]> https://spacewatch.global/2024/04/space-symposium-2024-interview-with-dr-luca-rossettini/ Mon, 15 Apr 2024 14:00:52 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=54678 What is one of the main reasons behind orbital cluttering and debris? A conversation of our Dr Emma Gatti with Dr Luca Rossettini, co-founder and CEO of D-Orbit (plus, the many reasons for Luca to go to Space Symposium, including its night parties..;)]]> https://spacewatch.global/2024/03/cdl-oxford-is-hosting-an-event-for-europes-space-exploration/ Tue, 05 Mar 2024 07:00:55 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=53989 The Creative Destruction Lab Oxford (CDL-Oxford) is hosting a unique meeting featuring 30 promising space startups and Colonel Chris Hadfield, former commander of the International Space Station, to help put Europe at the forefront of space exploration. The event will hold from 6-8 March 2024 at the Saïd Business School. The unique meeting will consequently see CDL-Oxford bring together a global mentor community of astronauts, entrepreneurs, investors, and scientists. ]]> https://spacewatch.global/2024/01/d-orbit-secures-e100m-in-first-closing-in-series-c-funding/ Fri, 12 Jan 2024 07:00:04 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=53159 Sequel to the investment agreement between Marubeni Corporation and D-Orbit from last November, D-Orbit has announced the successful first closing of its Series C funding round, raising about €100m with Marubeni Corporation leading the round. This consequently cements a long-term commercial collaboration between both parties that will potentially revolutionize the space logistics industry. Furthermore, it extends Marubeni agency mandate for D-Orbit to the entire Southeast Asia.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2023/09/zenno-astronautics-and-d-orbit-execute-mou/ Wed, 27 Sep 2023 06:00:34 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=51344 Zenno Astronautics (Zenno), a developer of superconducting electromagnets for space applications, and D-Orbit, a company in the space logistics industry, have formed a special commercial partnership to collaborate on the development of new space products and services. The initial project will see Zenno and D-Orbit combine their respective technologies and fields of expertise to develop two new uses for superconducting electromagnets in space applications.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2023/06/space-cafe-radio-space-factor-ita-ep-01-luca-rossettini/ Mon, 12 Jun 2023 08:00:52 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=49353 Welcome to Space Factor, the new podcast mini-series presented by SpaceWatch.Global in collaboration with Dassault Systèmes Italia, the leading agency supporting to creation, simulation and production of space systems.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2022/04/space-cafe-italy-by-dr-emma-gatti-dr-luca-rossettini-d-orbit-and-the-future-of-space-exploration-in-italy/ Mon, 11 Apr 2022 07:00:34 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=40380 In the second episode of Space Café Italy, Dr. Emma Gatti is in conversation with Luca Rossettini, the CEO of D-Orbit. D-Orbit is the in-space transportation service company that recently went public through a merger with Breeze Holdings Acquisition Corp. in a deal that valued the Italian firm at $1.28 billion. ]]> https://spacewatch.global/2022/03/register-today-for-our-space-cafe-italy-on-6-april-2022/ Tue, 29 Mar 2022 08:00:16 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=40126&preview=true&preview_id=40126 This Space Café Italy will feature Dr. Luca Rossettini, CEO and Founder of D-Orbit, in conversation with Dr. Emma Gatti, host for Space Cafè Radio and correspondent of SpaceWatch.Global for Italy. Luca Rossettini: D-Orbit and the future of space exploration in Italy]]>