Telespazio

Telespazio is a multinational aerospace company based in Italy, dedicated to designing, developing, and operating satellite-based systems. Founded in 1961, Telespazio is a joint venture between the European aerospace company Thales Group and the Italian aeronautics company Leonardo. The company has its headquarters in Rome, Italy.

Telespazio provides a range of services, including satellite-based navigation and communication systems, remote sensing, and Earth observation. The company offers a variety of services related to space systems, such as satellite operations, ground segment, and engineering. Telespazio is also involved in the development of ground systems and control centers for a number of major satellite programs.

One of Telespazio's main areas of expertise is providing navigation and communication services through satellite systems. The company is a key player in the Galileo navigation system, a European satellite navigation system that provides location-based services. Telespazio also provides services related to the European Geostationary Navigation Overlay System (EGNOS), a satellite-based augmentation system used to improve the accuracy of GPS.

Telespazio has a presence in several countries around the world, including Italy, France, and Spain. The company has a significant involvement in several European space programs, including the European Space Agency's (ESA) Copernicus program. Telespazio has also collaborated with various international organizations, such as the United Nations and the International Telecommunication Union (ITU).

The company has a strong focus on innovation and research in the field of space technology. Telespazio collaborates with academic and research institutions, as well as with the private sector, to develop new technologies that can be applied to space and aeronautics.