Watch the replay of the CELESTE pre-launch media briefing. The briefing covered the mission details of the ahead of the inaugural launch of ESA’s Celeste LEO-PNT in-orbit demonstration constellation. The first two satellites are scheduled to lift off no earlier than 24 March aboard Rocket Lab’s Electron rocket from New Zealand.

The European Space Agency (ESA) will release new software called ECOS version 6 on 30 March 2026 when all companies doing business with ESA will be required to use this version for use in their financial proposals for ESA Tender Actions.

Press Release N° 13–2026

Journalists are invited to a one-off opportunity to see three ESA-built satellites in their final preparations before liftoff. 

Every day, we rely on satellite navigation – so much so that it has become a target for disruption. As our dependence on the technology grows, so do the risks associated with its interruption. Some antennas offer protection from the most common types of interference, but they are bulky and expensive to manufacture. A PhD researcher’s project explores an alternative: a football-sized, 3D-printed lens antenna that could provide resilience for satellite navigation while staying simple and cheap.

Thanks to the Internet of Things (IoT) solution SatGO, developed by Danish space technology company SheileX in partnership with the European Space Agency (ESA), students can now grasp the principles of satellite communications in a hands-on, practical way. The solution, which is now commercially available for schools and other educational institutions, is designed to immerse students in the world of cutting-edge satellite communications and the IoT, equipping them with the essential skills needed for a rapidly evolving digital landscape.