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We help Earth
benefit from Space

SSC Space is a leading global provider of advanced space services in space to Earth connectivity, mission operations, system engineering, and science and launch services.

We enable successful space projects in Earth observation, telecommunications, security, meteorology, navigation and positioning, scientific research, and many other applications.

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A proud history dating back to 1966

Our history started in 1966 with pioneering scientific rocket launches from Esrange Space Center in northern Sweden. Since then, we have become a leader in the global space industry. Today, we have a local presence on all continents and about 750 committed employees.

Among our strongest assets are Esrange Space Center in northern Sweden, set out to be a leading provider of satellite launch services from mainland Europe, as well as one of the world’s largest commercial ground station networks for satellite communications.

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“Space has never been more important for our daily lives. Our industry continues to grow rapidly, and SSC Space strives to be a leading force in it.”

Charlotta Sund, President and CEO

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Esrange Space Center

The most versatile
space center in the world

> Established 1966
> Owned by SSC since 1972
> 68°N top of Sweden
> Impact area of 5200 km2
> Restricted airspace of 6600 km2
> Advantageous for polar orbiting satellite connectivity
> Balloon & rocket launches
> Rocket testing facilities
> Satellite launches in short

Science &
Launch Services

We are your access to Space



Whether it s scientific experiments with a suborbital rocket, stratospheric balloon or ground instrumentation, or help with testing or validation of new technology. Over the past 60 years we ve launched more than 1,200 missions on suborbital rockets and stratospheric balloons.

Full-service solutions for scientific space experiments

SSC Space provides full service solutions for customers to conduct scientific experiments and technical tests using suborbital rockets, balloons, aircraft, unmanned space systems, retrievable drop capsules or spacecraft.

Our extensive service portfolio covers the full range from early mission design to launch and recovery services, and includes development, verification and operation of supporting subsystems for your experiment.

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“With our suborbital rocket capability we assist to send your research to space into six minutes of microgravity, a crucial first step in a lot of research.”

 

Krister Sjölander, President, Science Services

Rapid access into microgravity

SubOrbital Express provides researchers, scientists and commercial companies with quick and easy shared ride access to near space, microgravity conditions.

We have the expertise you need in mechanics, electronic and power design, advanced software engineering, experiment system engineering, mission system and engineering.

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Helping your mission to reach new heights

SSC Space has a complete range of stratospheric balloon services for all your research needs. We have launched more than 600 stratospheric balloons since 1974. Whether it s atmospheric research, astronomy or technical tests of re entry capsules and unmanned vehicles, we ll help your research to reach new heights.

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Global Ground
Station Services

Your reliable link between Earth and Space



We offer one of the world s largest, most flexible and dependable ground station networks. If you plan to operate a large satellite platform, small satellite constellation, a lunar vehicle or a rocket launcher, we can be your secure link between Earth and space.

Throughout our 50-year history, we ve been a trusted partner for many pioneering space missions, renowned for our unique expertise in operating satellites and the ground segment.

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Essential support for your critical communications

Our Ground Station Services is leading the market with forward-looking technology developments. A complete service offering from launch to de-orbit, tailored on your request. Truly global outreach offering flexible mission solutions in all frequencies.

“We ensure your mission success by reliably connecting space to ground.”

 

Nicholas Priborsky, President, Connect

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Spacecraft Operations &
Engineering Services

Advanced engineering support for your next Space mission



We provide engineering, operations and consultancy services, and support all project phases, from designing and testing through to launch and operations. We are involved in some of the most important European space missions such as Copernicus, Galileo and the Columbus laboratory on the European section of the International Space Station (ISS), and other ESA Earth observation and scientific programs. 

Reliable Engineering and Operations Services for your Space missions

With vast experience in delivering Space mission operations and engineering services, we can support any space mission in LEO, MEO and GEO, be it Earth observations, telecommunications, navigation, interplanetary, astronomical, or manned spaceflights.

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Examples of supported missions

Vast expertise from many mission types:

Aeolus Gaia ROSE-L
BepiColombo Galileo SATCOMBw
CHIME GRACE-FO Sentinel-1C
CIMR H2Sat Sentinel-2C
Cluster II Hera Sentinel-3A
CO2M Juice Sentinel-3B
Columbus LSTM Sentinel-4
CRISTAL Meteosat-9 Sentinel-5
CryoSat-II Meteosat-10 Sentinel-6
EDRS Meteosat-11 Michael Freilich
EGNOS MetOp-B Solar Orbiter
EnMAP MetOp-C Swarm
Euclid Mars Express TanDEM-X
ExoMars/TGO MTG-I1 TerraSAR-X

 

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“We contribute to the success of our customer’s space missions through the provision of reliable operations and engineering services.”

 

Nathalie Fortier, President, Engineering Services

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Satellite Launch &
Rocket Test Services

Comprehensive satellite launch and rocket testing services



We have set out to be a leading European launch service for small satellites and leverage decades of experience from sub-orbital operations at Esrange Space Center. We partner with launch vehicle providers partners Firefly Aerospace and Perigee Aerospace. Already today, we provide a portfolio of rocket engine testing services ranging from components all the way to flight tests of launchers.

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“We are building satellite launch capabilities for sun-synchronous and polar orbiting satellites at Esrange Space Center in northern Sweden.”

 

Victoria Strand, President, OLRT

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Easy access to space from Esrange

> Full launch services provider
> Three separate launch pads
> Reusability testing
> Parallel campaign possibility
> Multi vehicle pads
> Parallel campaigns
> Low cost, frequent access to space from Esrange

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