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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 Center in northern Sweden, final preparations are currently underway to begin these historic tests. This will culminate with a “hop...

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 contracts include ground station support from both Punta Arenas, the US and Canada....

Touchdown: Firefly’s Blue Ghost completes Moon landing with communication support from SSC

09:03 March 14, 2025

With Swedish Space Corporation (SSC) as a key supplier, providing spacecraft tracking and communications services throughout the mission, Firefly Aerospace’ Blue Ghost Mission 1 lunar lander successfully landed on the Moon on March 2 at 9.34 CET, and conducted surface...

Student rockets REXUS-33 and -34 launched from Esrange

10:03 March 13, 2025

On 11 March at 10:15 AM (CET), the REXUS–33 student rocket was launched from Esrange Space Center. Two days later, on 13 March at 06:23 AM (CET), the REXUS–34 rocket was launched. The rockets carried a total of eight scientific research projects created by students representing universities from...

SSC Space Conference 2025: and it’s a wrap!

10:02 February 21, 2025

The SSC Space Conference 2025, held from February 18th to 20th, brought together key customers, industry leaders, and experts to discuss the latest trends and advancements in space technology. The event kicked off with a warm welcome and opening remarks...

Krister Sjölander appointed President of Science Services

08:02 February 14, 2025

Krister Sjölander has been appointed President of Science Services of SSC. He will take office on April 1 and be part of the Executive Committee. He succeeds Lennart Poromaa, who will focus on developing the capabilities at SSC’s crucial asset,...