On 30 March 2026, eight additional Eaglet II satellites were successfully launched, representing a significant milestone for the #IRIDE programme. Following the liftoff, #LEOP (Launch and Early Orbit Phase) operations started, requiring a coordinated and consistent effort among all the involved teams. People from OHB Italia S.p.A., Telespazio, Leaf Space…...
FROM VISION TO ORBIT: OUR MANAGING DIRECTOR ON #IRIDE’s LATEST LAUNCH
With the successful launch of the second batch of satellites, the IRIDE Programme continues to take shape, reaching a total of 16 satellites now in orbit within the #Eaglet II constellation. In the video below, our Managing Director, Roberto Aceti, shares his perspective on this important achievement: “This new launch…...
The Italian #IRIDE Programme continues to advance…
The Italian #IRIDE Programme continues to advance with the successful deployment of a further eight Eaglet II satellites, designed, built and integrated by OHB Italia S.p.A. Launched aboard a Falcon 9 rocket from Vandenberg Space Force Base, California (US), the satellites were successfully inserted into orbit, marking another key step…...
IRIDE PROSEGUE IL SUO SVILUPPO: IN ORBITA ALTRI OTTO SATELLITI EAGLET II
Vandenberg, California (USA), 30 marzo 2026 – Prosegue il dispiegamento della costellazione italiana IRIDE con il lancio di altri otto satelliti Eaglet II, solo quattro mesi dopo il lancio dei primi otto satelliti avvenuto nel novembre 2025. IRIDE è una iniziativa che rientra nel programma promosso dal Governo italiano e…...
All systems packed, locked, and set for liftoff 🚀.
Eight #Eaglet II satellites, designed, integrated and tested by OHB Italia S.p.A., are ready to take their place aboard the Transporter-16 mission of SpaceX. This launch marks another concrete step forward in the deployment of the Italian #IRIDE constellation, enhancing our capability to observe, understand and protect our planet from space. This is the result of…...
