Seven satellites developed by Argotec have been launched for the Italian Earth observation mission, IRIDE. The satellites form part of the Hawk for Earth Observation (HEO) constellation, which carries multispectral […]
IRIDE (ESA)
Italy moves ahead with study for 100-satellite constellation
The Italian government has approved Phase 2 of a feasibility study exploring the possibility of the country developing an 100-satellite constellation. While few details have been announced, initial reports indicate […]
ESA orders 6 more radar-based satellites from Thales Alenia Space for IRIDE constellation
Thales Alenia Space, a joint venture between Thales (67%) and Leonardo (33%), has signed a 107 million euros contract with the European Space Agency (ESA) for the supply of 6 […]
Argotec signs contract to deliver 15 more satellites
Argotec has signed a contract for the delivery of 15 additional Earth Observation (EO) smallsats that will comprise the IRIDE constellation — this is a program desired by the Italian […]