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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)
Illustration of Global communication network concept.
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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We are proud to be the sole ground station communications provider for the Blue Ghost Mission 1 lunar lander.
Nick Priborsky, President Connect
Blue Ghost moon lander
SSC connects Firefly’s lunar journey with Moon to Earth communications
On March 2, 2025, Firefly Aerospace’s historic Blue Ghost Mission-1 (BGM1) made a successful landing on the Moon. With SSC as a key partner, providing critical spacecraft tracking and communications throughout its journey.
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Laser communication from space to ground is a cutting-edge technology that will bring significant improvements both regarding data rates but also as a more secure and license-free means of satellite communication.
Hanna Sundberg, SSC Optical Program Manager for the NODES project.
Hanna Sundberg
Optical technology revolutionizing space communications
We are building a new generation of ground stations. With optical technology, we take satellite communications to a whole new level of efficiency.
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“This is an exciting mission that can benefit life on Earth in many ways. Simply the idea of finding resources on the lunar surface that could be vital for creating a permanent base on the Moon. How exciting is that?! This could simplify further space exploration and equip us with a springboard to Mars and the rest of the Universe.”
Mikael Eriksson, Business Development Director
Chandrayaan-3 lunar lander
SSC and India’s historic lunar landing
India made history with the Chandrayaan-3 mission when it became the first ever spacecraft to successfully land on the south side of the Moon. This mission not only paves the way for further space exploration but also acts as a potential steppingstone towards Mars and beyond.
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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...
Illustration of Global communication network concept.

The Future of Space Cybersecurity: A New Era of Innovations and Threats

10:03 March 12, 2025

As space technology advances, cybersecurity must keep pace. The increasing complexity of satellite networks and space-based communications presents both new opportunities and risks....
Blue Ghost moon lander

SSC connects Firefly’s lunar journey with Moon to Earth communications

13:03 March 10, 2025

On 2 March, Firefly Aerospace’s historic Blue Ghost Mission-1 (BGM1) made a successful landing on the Moon. With SSC as a key partner, providing critical spacecraft tracking and communications throughout its journey there, as well as downlink of important data...
Christophe with the Columbus module trainee team

Christophe Chellembrom

08:03 March 5, 2025

Meet Christophe Chellembrom, Flight Controller...

Empowering one of the largest satellite constellations with site installations

11:02 February 5, 2025

SSC and Eutelsat OneWeb have jointly successfully deployed numerous ground stations for the OneWeb constellation development, removing barriers to connectivity.    ...

The 600th rocket – a story of Swedish space (part 2)

11:11 November 8, 2024

Scheduled for launch next week, the preparations for MAPHEUS-15 is underway at Esrange Space Center in northern Sweden. Just one science rocket of many? Not at all. In fact, it marks the 600th rocket launch at Esrange. Perhaps not a...
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