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- 1Rheinmetall and Argotec launch first air-defense satellite▼Rheinmetall, Argotec launch first satellite for military air-defense network
German defense contractor Rheinmetall and Italian aerospace firm Argotec have launched the first satellite for a military air-defense network, marking a move into space-based security infrastructure. The project aims to strengthen air-defense capabilities from orbit, and the debut launch signals the start of what both companies describe as a broader planned constellation for military use.
- 2Rheinmetall and Argotec launch first satellite with SpaceX▼Rheinmetall and Argotec launch their first satellite into space with SpaceX
German defence company Rheinmetall and Italian aerospace firm Argotec have launched their first jointly developed satellite into orbit aboard a SpaceX rocket. The mission marks the two companies' entry into the small satellite market, an area traditionally dominated by specialist space firms. The launch highlights growing cooperation between European industrial players and commercial launch providers.