Thierry Dubois
October 14, 2024

Officials from D-Orbit and ESA present signed contracts for the mission on Oct. 14 at IAC 2024.

Credit: ESA

The European Space Agency (ESA) and Italian space tug startup D-Orbit are planning on the 2028 launch of a demonstration and ensuing commercial mission for satellite life extension in geostationary orbit. The mission, the first of its kind in Europe, will be similar to what Northrop Grumman has…

Thierry Dubois

Thierry Dubois has specialized in aerospace journalism since 1997. An engineer in fluid dynamics from Toulouse-based Enseeiht, he covers the French commercial aviation, defense and space industries. His expertise extends to all things technology in Europe. Thierry is also the editor-in-chief of Aviation Week’s ShowNews. 

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