Thales Alenia Space, a joint venture between Thales (67%) and Leonardo (33%), is a premier provider of satellite systems, orbital infrastructure, and space-based applications. The company specializes in telecommunications satellites, Earth observation, space exploration modules, and navigation systems. Known for its commitment to space innovation, sustainability, and autonomous technologies, Thales Alenia Space plays a critical role in large-scale programs including Galileo, Copernicus, and ISS modules. With manufacturing and engineering hubs across Europe and an international footprint, it serves institutional and commercial space customers worldwide.
Thales Alenia Space signed a preliminary agreement with Eutelsat to manufacture governmental payloads for a multi-orbit digital infrastructure providing secure satellite connectivity.
Thales Alenia Space and Airbus Defence and Space are partnering to design and build two Sentinel-1 Next Generation satellites to enhance digital infrastructure for global environmental monitoring.
Hellas Sat, CNES, Thales Alenia Space and Safran cooperate to deploy a laser-based satellite and ground optical communications system for Hellas Sat 5.
New contracts define system integration, propulsion, data handling, and GNC responsibilities for the Lunar Descent Element to support Europe’s future Moon missions.
Equipped with C-band SAR, AIS payload, and innovative debris-reducing technology, Sentinel-1D captures high-resolution Earth data for environmental monitoring, disaster response, and maritime safety.