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SSC Strengthens Presence in Japan – Establishes Office in Tokyo

08:07 July 8, 2025

Swedish Space Corporation (SSC) is proud to announce the establishment of an office in Tokyo, Japan. This strategic move marks ...

Themis has arrived at Esrange – see Europe’s reusable rocket demonstrator in motion

11:06 June 30, 2025

On 27 June, Europe’s reusable first stage demonstrator “Themis” arrived at SSC’s Esrange Space Center in northern Sweden. Developed by ...

The key role of Space for society and security – in focus at “Almedalen week”

15:06 June 26, 2025

Each year, representatives from Swedish politics, academia and business gather in Visby, Gotland for the ”Almedalen week” to meet, talk, debate – and listen. ...

SSC and Firefly progress towards orbital launch – TSA signed between Sweden and USA

08:06 June 25, 2025

Swedish Space Corporation (SSC) and Firefly Aerospace are moving closer to a historic first satellite launch from Esrange Space Center ...

Meet us at Almedalen political week in Visby

10:06 June 23, 2025

Space is becoming increasingly important for our modern society. With unique capabilities, launch experience and ground-based infrastructure, SSC offers crucial ...

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A world of advanced
space services

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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“The world is focused on the Moon once again, but instead of it being solely a political race by superpowers, there are now unique opportunities for scientific research, commercial activities and as a steppingstone for missions further out in the universe. "
Greg Johnson, Business Development Director and "Lunar Guy" of SSC
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The Moon - a gateway to the future
Technological advances have made lunar missions more feasible and cost-effective, opening up for a growing number of ambitious lunar missions. But how do we keep the spacecraft safely connected to Earth?
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“Satellites provide critical data which helps us understand climate change and keep pushing societal development. The list of applications can be made long, both today and in the future. Modern technologies will require connectivity to keep pushing new innovations – such as autonomous vehicles, smart cities and global navigation systems."
Nick Priborsky, President Connect
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Keeping a watchful eye on our changing planet
What if we couldn’t predict hurricanes, connect remote villages to the internet, or even navigate our daily commutes with interactive maps. With satellites orbiting Earth, we have unlocked new possibilities for climate research, global communication and navigation, as well as crisis response.
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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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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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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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Watch the SSC Corporate Film about how we help Earth benefit from Space, focusing on three areas.

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