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Sparkwing solar panels selected to power Aerospacelab’s first Very High Resolution satellite

April 1st, 2021 - Leiden, March 31, 2021 – By selecting Sparkwing for their first Very High Resolution (VHR) mission, the Belgian space company Aerospacelab is the launching customer for the novel off-the-shelf solar panels. The satellite is a first step towards Aerospacelab’s VHR constellation and will be equipped with two standardised and readily available Sparkwing solar arrays to […]



Rob Postma new CEO of Airbus Netherlands

February 9th, 2021 - Leiden, 9 February 2021 – Rob Postma is appointed Chief Executive Officer of Airbus Netherlands BV, effective 9 February. In this capacity, he will be responsible for the operational management of the Leiden-based space company. Read the press release.



Swedish Space Corporation and Airbus Netherlands to Collaborate in Optical Communication

January 21st, 2021 - Leiden, January 21st 2021 – Swedish Space Corporation (SSC) and Airbus Netherlands (Airbus DS NL) have signed a memorandum of understanding for collaborative activities regarding ground equipment for space-to-ground optical communication. The agreement will accelerate the development of commercially viable optical ground stations that will be offered by Airbus DS NL and used by SSC […]



TNO & Airbus NL sign MoU to bring terabit Optical Ground Station (OGS) to market

December 4th, 2020 - Leiden, 4 December 2020 – TNO and Airbus Netherlands (Airbus DS NL) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). It confirms their commitment to work together to commercialise the ground-breaking Terabit Optical Communication Adaptive Terminal (TOmCAT) technology that will enable high-throughput laser communication between ground stations and satellites. By offering broadband connectivity via space, TOmCAT […]



Sparkwing goes virtual at Utah smallsat conference

July 28th, 2020 - The Sparkwing team will be presenting on August 6th The Smallsat.org conference will take place between 1-6 August; this year in virtual form. The Sparkwing team will be presenting on August 6th at 17.00h (CEST time) = 9.00h (MDT time). What will our Sparkwing team talk about? Although solar arrays are usually custom-designed and built […]