First Galileo Batch-3-Payload “Patrick” reached OHB

applications. The fully deployed Galileo system will consist of 24 operational satellites plus in-orbit spares[...] , positioned in three circular Medium Earth Orbit planes at 23,222 km altitude above the Earth[...] , and at an inclination of the orbital planes of 56 degrees to the equator....

SmallGEO: Europe’s new geostationary satellite platform made in Germany

in Germany Versatile platform for 3-ton-class satellites in a geostationary orbit First SmallGEO satellite[...] -1 will orbit at an altitude of 36,000 km, where it will help to supply Spain, Portugal, the Canary Islands[...] earliest possible deployment thanks to minimum transfer times to the...

Europe’s New MTG‑S Weather Satellite Delivers Impressive First Data

temperature and humidity from its geostationary orbit 36,000 km above Earth. “These first data clearly[...] satellites in orbit: one MTG Imager and the MTG Sounder launched in July 2025. A second Imager is scheduled

The Dream Chaser® for European Utilization Program Takes Flight with Memorandum of Understanding

-Earth Orbit (LEO) via the Dream Chaser space utility vehicle (SUV). “The Dream Chaser SUV is the only[...] from the design and development of space systems to the management of launch services, from in-orbit satellite[...] missions in near Earth orbit. (c) Sierra Nevada Corporation The Dream...

CGS signed the conversion contract for the realization of the MWI instrument for the European MetOp-SG weather satellites

and the development of the MWI instrument, from Phase B2 to the final in-orbit verification of three flight models[...] -SG in orbit Credits ESA/G. Porter Radio frequency testing of antenna coatings for MetOp MWI Contact for media

Next two Galileo-FOC Satellites arrived at Spaceport Kourou

transfer to their target orbit and cope with the harsh conditions existing in space on a long-term basis[...] the scope of the company’s contract with the European Space Agency (ESA). It will orbit two FOC (Full

Lift-off: OHB successfully launched a fast-track telecommunication satellite

the planned 1200km / 90 degree orbit the satellite has been activated and works as planned. GMS-T is the first[...] to install the satellite at the target orbit including using Electrons kickstage. We would like to thank our

RFA engine reaches next milestone

. "Our advanced engine – along with our low-cost industrial production and our orbital stage[...] to transport up to 30 percent more payload to the desired orbit," adds Jörn Spurmann, RFA's Chief Commercial

Space Norway and OHB Sweden sign contract for microsatellite ADIS

Software (RAMSES) and LEOP and In-Orbit-Commissioning services. Space Norway will be the owner and operator[...] and geostationary orbit as well as spacecraft for interplanetary missions, OHB Sweden has earned a first-class

Instrument for German environmental satellite EnMAP performing well in test campaign

number 50 EP 0801, is to analyze the solar radiation reflected off the Earth’s surface from orbit[...] , the “environmental scout” is to be launched to its destination in a sun-synchronous orbit around the Earth[...] a strip with a length of 1,000 kilometers per orbit and 5,000 kilometers per day....