TEKEVER Strengthens European Presence with €3.2M Contract and Recent Space Hub in France
TEKEVER, a distinguished European unmanned aerial systems (UAS) leader, has secured a contract valued at as much as €3.2 million to supply satellite communications technology for the European Space Agency’s (ESA) upcoming Comet Interceptor mission. Concurrently, TEKEVER is expanding its European footprint with the inauguration of a brand new facility in Toulouse, France, dedicated to advancing the corporate’s capabilities in satellite communications and space technology.
The contract entails the supply of TEKEVER’s advanced Inter-Satellite Link (ISL) technology, GAMALINK, to OHB Italy. GAMALINK will facilitate communication and data transfer between satellites and ground stations involved within the Comet Interceptor mission, scheduled for launch in 2028. The mission goals to watch a long-period comet approaching the Sun for the primary time, contributing beneficial insights into the origins of our Solar System and the universe.
The newly established space hub in Toulouse, recognized because the European space sector’s capital, will play a pivotal role in developing advanced space technologies and products like GAMALINK. Moreover, the hub will deal with supporting space-based Earth remark, including GAMASAR, TEKEVER’s Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) for small satellites. Headed by TEKEVER Space Director Nadia Maaref, a seasoned skilled with 15 years of experience within the aerospace industry, the Toulouse team is poised to drive innovation within the sector.
Nadia Maaref, Director of TEKEVER Space, expressed enthusiasm: “We’re thrilled to land one more contract to support international space agencies. This consolidates our position as a trusted partner and leading provider of technology for critical space missions. With our latest space hub in Toulouse, we look ahead to collaborating with other aerospace corporations and making the most of the world-class talent in the world to proceed driving innovation on this sector.”
Ricardo Mendes, TEKEVER’s CEO, emphasized the corporate’s growing momentum, stating, “Today’s announcements reflect the momentum we’re constructing at TEKEVER: we’re expanding our footprint in Europe and growing our expertise within the space sector. Our latest space hub in Toulouse places us at the guts of the European space sector and can enable us to capitalize on two growth areas for our business: developing critical and cutting-edge technology for space exploration, and further enhancing our ability to supply customers with aerial and space-based Earth remark.”
TEKEVER has a decade-long history within the space sector. Past achievements include a contract signed in 2022 to supply critical Inter-Satellite Link (ISL) technology for the European Space Agency’s HERA mission, focused on deflecting potentially hazardous asteroids. The inauguration of the Toulouse space hub follows TEKEVER’s expansion into the UK with the opening of its second site in West Wales in September 2023. This strategic expansion aligns with the corporate’s commitment to raised serve its global customer base and attract top talent to contribute to advancements in technology, products, and services, ultimately impacting humanity positively.
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