European satellite manufacturer and space systems integrator specializing in telecommunications, Earth observation, navigation, and defense space systems.
| Founded | 2007 |
|---|---|
| Headquarters | 🇫🇷 Cannes, France |
| Region | EUROPE |
| Employees | 1K–5K |
Thales Alenia Space is a joint venture between Thales Group (67%) and Leonardo S.p.A. (33%), headquartered in France with significant operations in Italy. The company designs, manufactures, and integrates satellites and space systems for commercial, civil, and defense applications across Europe and globally.
The company operates through multiple business units covering telecommunications satellites, Earth observation systems, navigation payloads, and space infrastructure. It serves government agencies, telecommunications operators, and defense ministries across Europe and internationally.
Thales Alenia Space was formed in 2007 through the merger of Thales Space (formerly Alcatel Space) and Finmeccanica Space (later Leonardo), creating a major European space systems provider with heritage dating back decades in satellite manufacturing and space technology.