European Defense Agency Awards Contract to Terran Orbital Subsidiary
European Defense Agency Awards Contract to Terran Orbital Subsidiary
Tyvak International to Play a Lead Role in VLEO Satellite Project
The European Defense Agency’s (EDA) Hub for EU Defense Innovation (HEDI) has awarded a secured service subcontract to Tyvak International, an Italy-based subsidiary of Terran Orbital Corporation. This project focuses on Very Low Earth Orbit (VLEO) satellite exploration.
“This collaboration presents a remarkable opportunity to leverage our expertise and innovative solutions to support the critical mission objectives of the European Defence Agency.”
Fabio Nichele, Tyvak International
The contract encompasses Phase A of the LEO to VLEO spacecraft, culminating in a Preliminary Design Review. Tyvak International will play a leading role within a consortium including prime contractor CNIT, collaborating with FlySight and Politecnico di Milano.
Tyvak International, leveraging its extensive experience in satellite design, development, and spaceflight heritage, will spearhead critical aspects of the project. This includes leading market analysis, identifying key components, defining requirements based on the business case, and ultimately assessing the feasibility of satellite development.
“This collaboration presents a remarkable opportunity to leverage our expertise and innovative solutions to support the critical mission objectives of the European Defence Agency,” said Fabio Nichele, Chief Executive Officer of Tyvak International. "By doing so, we will drive advancements in satellite technology and propel future defense capabilities.”
This contract underscores the unwavering commitment of Tyvak International to push the boundaries of satellite technology. The collaboration with the European Defence Agency extends to strategic applications encompassing Earth observation, in-space situational awareness, signal detection, and navigation warfare, ultimately advancing European defense capabilities.