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Second launch for the DART-rocket

16:04 April 10, 2025

On Tuesday the 8 of April 2025 the T-Minus DART rocket was successfully launched from Esrange Space Center....

Testing future European rocket technology – Successful Spectrum launch

08:04 April 10, 2025

The successful launch of the Isar Aerospace Spectrum rocket on March 30 marks a significant achievement for the European space ...

Call for General Annual Meeting 2025

00:03 March 31, 2025

SSC’s Annual General Meeting 2025 will be held on Thursday, 29 April at the head office in Solna, Sweden....

Europe’s first steps to master rocket recovery and re-use – happening soon at Esrange

09:03 March 21, 2025

With the Themis project, Europe will learn to operate a prototype of reusable launcher first stage. At SSC’s Esrange Space ...

SSC awarded contracts for EU’s Earth Observation program Copernicus

10:03 March 19, 2025

SSC has been awarded several additional satellite ground station contracts by ESA for Copernicus, EU’s Earth Observation program. The new ...

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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
Testing a rocket engine. Credit: Isar Aerospace
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
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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