Thales is a significant organization in the space industry. Detailed historical information will be added soon.
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Thales is a significant organization in the space industry. Detailed historical information will be added soon.
This page is under development. Please check back for comprehensive history, mission details, and achievements.
Airbus Defence and Space and Thales Alenia Space have been awarded a contract to build a replacement military communications satellite for Spain, scheduled for launch in the third quarter of 2030. The new satellite will provide critical communications services for the Spanish military and its allies.
Airbus" space division is experiencing a turnaround driven by increasing demand from Europe for satellite systems, particularly in areas like Earth observation and secure connectivity. This resurgence is timely, given the recent record funding announcement for the European Space Agency and initiatives like the IRIS² secure connectivity constellation.
Airbus Defence and Space and Leonardo's Space division have reported increased revenues in their respective space businesses for 2025, with Airbus earning 13.4 billion euros ($14.5 billion) and Leonardo earning slightly above 1 billion euros ($1.08 billion). This growth reflects the companies' expanding involvement in various European space programs.
Airbus and Leonardo have reported substantial increases in their space revenues for 2025, with Airbus" Defence and Space division seeing an 11% increase to 13.4 billion euros and Leonardo"s Space division reporting a revenue of slightly above 1 billion euros. This growth underscores the expanding role of these companies in the global aerospace industry.