GomSpace has signed a contract valued at €7.6 million (81.5 MSEK) with VirtuaLabs, an Italy-based company specializing in satellite payloads, to deliver a cluster of satellites supporting space-based radio frequency environment monitoring. The program will utilize GomSpace’s flight-proven satellite platform and subsystem technologies. Delivery of the satellites is scheduled for the first half of 2028.
Under the agreement, GomSpace will provide the satellite platform systems and perform full integration of the complete satellite cluster. The mission is intended to enhance availability, coverage, and operational resilience, supporting continuous RF monitoring and timely information delivery. The mission will be executed to institutional-grade quality and program standards, reflecting strict performance and assurance requirements.
"This contract reinforces GomSpace's position as a trusted provider of reliable multi-satellite solutions for demanding operational defense missions," said Oliver Schiewe, VP of Satellite Systems at GomSpace. "We are pleased to initiate this new partnership with VirtuaLabs and to combine our complementary expertise. Together, we will deliver a robust space-based capability and lay the foundation for future collaboration."
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