Space

Space matters for life on Earth

Our purpose is to improve life on Earth and beyond through our cutting-edge space technologies.

From in-orbit delivery of satellites and spacecraft equipment to the smallest electronic components, Airbus provides products and services to customers around the world.

We deliver telecommunications and navigation satellites that enable people to connect everywhere and navigate safely on Earth.

The data from Airbus-built Earth observation satellites, such as Sentinel-2 or MetOp, bring insight that helps us to better understand and protect our planet.

Airbus is contributing to space exploration with pioneering technology such as the Orion European Service Module destined for the Moon, and JUICE, already on its way to Jupiter, playing a vital role in increasing our knowledge of the universe.

Airbus also enables independent access to space to European governments and commercial customers through the Ariane Group joint venture with Safran.

Why explore Space?

Earth observation

Using innovative satellites to monitor land, the seas and the atmosphere.
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Telecommunications and navigation satellites

Providing reliable communications and navigation satellites and solutions.
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Space exploration

Supporting scientific breakthroughs and understanding with spacecraft, Starlab and laboratories.
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Space ground systems

Infrastructure to interface with Earth observation and telecommunications satellites.
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Space equipment

The preferred supplier of hardware, systems and services.
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Space customer support

Strong partnerships throughout customer programme lifecycles.
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Highlights

The Journey to the Moon: Artemis II Launched in 2026

The mission featured the Airbus-built European Service Module (ESM), the core technology that served as the Orion spacecraft’s powerhouse and life support system, ensuring the astronauts' safe journey to the Moon.

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