EventSep 24, 4:00 AM

GomSpace joins ESA Arctic satellite constellation feasibility study

GomSpace, together with Sternula, London Economics Denmark and Canadian Arctic consultancy PIRC, has been selected by ESA for a six‑month feasibility study of an Arctic satellite constellation. The study, worth DKK3.8 million (≈$590,000), runs until February 2027 to assess user requirements, system concepts and commercial models, laying the groundwork for future investment and a demonstration mission.

Satnews
Sep 25, 2026, 5:27 AMLatest report
GomSpace Selected for ESA-Funded Arctic Maritime Communications Satellite Feasibility Study(opens in a new tab)
GomSpace confirmed participation in a six‑month ESA‑funded feasibility study to develop system concepts for a dedicated Arctic satellite constellation, partnering with Sternula, London Economics Denmark, and PIRC. The DKK 3.8 million study will define user requirements, commercial models, and technical architectures for resilient maritime digital communications across high‑latitude polar routes, with Danish government investment earmarked for follow‑on satellite manufacturing and demonstrations.
Smart Maritime Network
Sep 25, 2026, 5:03 AM
GomSpace joins ESA Arctic satcom study(opens in a new tab)
GomSpace has joined a six‑month ESA‑funded study to assess secure satellite communications for Arctic shipping. The DKK3.8 million effort, led by GomSpace’s Oliver Schiewe, will map user needs, system concepts and commercial models, with work slated to finish in February 2027.
Gomspace
Sep 24, 2026, 4:00 AMFirst report
GomSpace joins ESA-funded study for future Arctic satellite constellation(opens in a new tab)
GomSpace, together with partners Sternula, London Economics Denmark and PIRC, has been selected by the European Space Agency to assess the foundation for a future satellite constellation that will support secure digital communication for ships operating in the Arctic. The six‑month study, valued at DKK 3.8 million, is part of Denmark’s broader investment plan and will inform potential follow‑on development and demonstration missions.