Redwire Corporation today announced it has successfully completed payload integrations for the European Space Agency’s (ESA) Σyndeo-3 satellite mission. This marks a major milestone as the mission readies for launch in Q4 FY2026. The spacecraft was built and integrated at Redwire’s state-of-the-art facility in Kruibeke, Belgium.As the prime contractor for the mission, Redwire integrated 10 technology demonstration payloads funded by the European Commission and developed by government and commercial partners in Spain, France, Germany, Italy, and Luxembourg. The mission is funded by the European Union and will support several innovative technology demonstrations as part of the In-Orbit Demonstration and In-Orbit Validation (IOD/IOV) Program, which aims to accelerate the deployment of new technologies and stimulate the European space ecosystem.The Σyndeo-3 technology demonstration payloads support a range of mission applications, including space debris monitoring, deorbiting of low-Earth orbit (LEO) spacecraft, and spacecraft thermal control.“Our team has reached a critical achievement on the Σyndeo-3 mission’s path to launch,” said Marc Dielissen, General Manager of Redwire Belgium. “Completing payload integration is not only a technical milestone, it is a testament to the precision, discipline, and innovation that define the Redwire team’s track record of building satellites for groundbreaking multinational missions. With every new milestone, we continue to deliver valuable capabilities to our customers and partners.”Σyndeo-3 is built with Redwire’s highly versatile Hammerhead LEO spacecraft platform, which boasts 50 years of in-orbit performance without failure. The Σyndeo-3 satellite also features Redwire’s third-generation Advanced Data and Power Management System (ADPMS-3) avionics.With payload integration complete, the spacecraft will now undergo a comprehensive series of system-level tests to ensure its ability to withstand the demands of launch and the harsh conditions of space. Σyndeo-3 is scheduled to launch from Andøya Space in Norway in Q4 2026 onboard Isar Aerospace’s Spectrum launch vehicle.
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ELSA-M will fly on Isar Aerospace's Spectrum: https://contents.xj-storage.jp/xcontents/AS82438/22dd4471/6f4f/47c9/8db0/0e50e4136a98/140120260312580944.pdfQuoteNotice Regarding the Launch Agreement with Isar Aerospace by Our UK SubsidiaryAstroscale Holdings Inc. (“we”) hereby announcesthat our UK subsidiary, Astroscale Ltd (“ASUK”), has entered into a launchcontract with Isar Aerospace SE (“Isar Aerospace”), a European space company, for the “ELSA-M” In-Orbit Demonstration(IOD) mission— to demonstrate the commercial viability to remove multiple satellites that have reached the end of theiroperational life.1. Overview of the AgreementCounterparty: Isar Aerospace SEScheduled Launch Period: Fiscal year ending April 2028The contract was agreed and signed on March 12, 2026 (UK time).
Notice Regarding the Launch Agreement with Isar Aerospace by Our UK SubsidiaryAstroscale Holdings Inc. (“we”) hereby announcesthat our UK subsidiary, Astroscale Ltd (“ASUK”), has entered into a launchcontract with Isar Aerospace SE (“Isar Aerospace”), a European space company, for the “ELSA-M” In-Orbit Demonstration(IOD) mission— to demonstrate the commercial viability to remove multiple satellites that have reached the end of theiroperational life.1. Overview of the AgreementCounterparty: Isar Aerospace SEScheduled Launch Period: Fiscal year ending April 2028The contract was agreed and signed on March 12, 2026 (UK time).
The delegation toured Isar Aerospace’s launch pad at Andøya Space, which serves as the primary launch site for the company’s ‘Spectrum’ launch vehicle. Designed, built, and operated by Isar Aerospace, the launch site reflects the company’s commitment to vertical integration. This approach encompasses not only the design, manufacturing, and testing of its launch vehicles, but also the development and operation of all test and launch facilities.[...]Isar Aerospace is currently finalizing preparations for its qualification flight. The launch window for the 'Onward and Upward' mission is scheduled to open NET March 19.
Under the new agreement, Isar Aerospace will launch the 520 kg ELSA-M servicer spacecraft, which will capture and remove an end-of-life Eutelsat OneWeb satellite. The mission will build on Astroscale’s proven rendezvous and proximity operations expertise from the ELSA-d and ADRAS-J missions, and marks the first time Isar Aerospace will deploy a spacecraft dedicated to end-of-life servicing.“ELSA-M is a major step forward for commercial end-of-life services, building on Astroscale’s flight-proven rendezvous and proximity operations capability,” said Nick Shave, Managing Director of Astroscale UK. “Through missions such as ELSA-d and ADRAS-J, we have demonstrated safe, controlled approaches and robust relative navigation. With Isar Aerospace providing both launch flexibility and the orbital precision our rendezvous mission requires, we are ready to deliver an active debris removal service that will enable a more sustainable space environment and circular economy in space.”The ELSA-M mission is supported by the UK Space Agency through the through the European Space Agency’s programme of Advanced Research in Telecommunications Systems (ARTES) as part of the Sunrise Partnership Project, a public-private partnership with Eutelsat. The majority of the mission is self-funded by Astroscale.
The mission will be launched aboard Isar Aerospace’s ‘Spectrum’ launch vehicle from the company’s dedicated launch site at Andøya Space. The ‘Spectrum‘ launcher is designed, built, and operated entirely in-house, utilizing a high degree of automation. This approach enables the company to scale manufacturing and meet surging global demand.
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Mission 'Onward and Upward' scrubbed08:04 GMT+2 ∙ 09 Apr, 2026Isar Aerospace is standing down from today’s launch attempt to evaluate a leak in a composite overwrapped pressure vessel (COPV).The teams are assessing and will determine next steps.Daniel Metzler, CEO and Co-Founder Isar Aerospace: "There is no question that we will reach orbit and demonstrate reliable access to space. Scrubs are part of rocket industry; every successful rocket company has been here. Each attempt gives us valuable experience and lessons learned on our path to orbit. Our teams are assessing the matter, and we will be back on the pad ready to launch soon."
