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Seeking answers in space – for life on Earth

15:05 May 13, 2025

Since the first-ever rocket was launched 80 years ago, research in space has given humanity tools to develop and improve ...

CanSat Sweden Final held at Esrange

15:05 May 12, 2025

For the first time ever, the Swedish final of the student competition CanSat Sweden was held at Esrange Space Center. ...

Odin is now in its final year as an operational satellite

12:05 May 6, 2025

Stepping into Odin’s control center, a dedicated room at Esrange Satellite Station, feels like a journey back in time. All ...

Changes in SSC’s Board of Directors

11:04 April 30, 2025

In conjunction with SSC’s Annual General Meeting yesterday, Joakim Westh was elected as the new Chair of the Board of ...

Apple tree twigs from Space, sprouted on Earth

16:04 April 29, 2025

Early morning on November 23rd, 2022, the SubOrbital Express-3 science rocket was launched from Esrange Space Center in northern Sweden. ...

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SSC space services are built on decades of experience and cover many areas.

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Satellite Ground Station Services

SSC offers one of the world’s largest, most flexible and dependable ground station networks.

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Science and
Launch Services

We design sounding rocket vehicles, stratospheric balloon systems, testbeds and payloads. From our excellent launching facilities, SSC has launched more than 600 sounding rockets and provided services to scientists and space organizations worldwide.

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Spacecraft Operations
and Engineering Services

We provide engineering, operations and consultancy services to the international space market and support all project phases, from designing and testing through to launch and operations. Based on more than 25 years of experience, we can offer a wide range of services, carried out by SSC subsidiaries LSE Space GmbH and Aurora Technology.

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We look forward to further developing the facilities at Esrange. Collaboration and partnerships are key, and Isar Aerospace is highly valued”.
Ulrika Unell, Head of Orbital Launch and Rocket Test Division
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Testing future European rocket technology
Successful Spectrum launch
The partnership between SSC and Isar Aerospace began already in 2019. Since then, Isar Aerospace has successfully tested the engines of its Spectrum rocket at Esrange Space Center, gearing up for the recent successful first test launch from Andøya Spaceport.
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With the arrival of the rocket demonstrator at Esrange, the team is very excited to see the result of this dedicated work. It is a tremendous feeling to be a part of the European Space history.
Ulrika Unell, President Orbital Launch & Rocket Test at SSC
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Europe’s first steps to master rocket recovery and re-use
Happening soon at Esrange
With the Themis project, Europe will learn to operate a prototype of reusable launcher first stage. At SSC’s Esrange Space Center in northern Sweden, final preparations are currently underway to begin these historic tests.
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In space, trust cannot be established the same way we do with terrestrial systems. We need new frameworks to ensure security across diverse, interoperable satellite networks.
Mattias Wallén, Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)
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The Future of Space Cybersecurity: A New Era of Threats and Innovations
As space technology advances, cybersecurity must keep pace. The increasing complexity of satellite networks and space-based communications presents both new opportunities and unprecedented risks. Mattias Wallén highlights key emerging trends that are shaping the future of space cybersecurity.
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Sustainable future

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