AALBORG, Denmark – On Wednesday, March 4, GomSpace (Nasdaq: GOMX) announced it has signed a €7.6 million (81.5 MSEK) contract with VirtuaLabs, a Rome-based specialist in radar and electronic warfare (EW) payloads.
The agreement tasks GomSpace with the delivery and full integration of a satellite cluster designed for space-based Radio Frequency (RF) environment monitoring.
Strategic Alignment for Space-Based ISR
The partnership combines GomSpace’s heritage in modular satellite platforms with VirtuaLabs’ expertise in electromagnetic surveillance. VirtuaLabs is known for its SEMS (Space Electromagnetic Surveillance) product line, which provides Electronic Intelligence (ELINT) from orbit. This capability allows for the frequent monitoring of search and acquisition radars and surface-to-air missile (SAM) sites without the risks associated with manned airborne missions.
The mission will be executed to “institutional-grade” quality standards, reflecting the stringent performance and assurance requirements typical of operational defense and national security programs.
Context: GomSpace’s Expanding Multi-Satellite Portfolio
This contract follows a series of high-value wins for GomSpace in early 2026, including a €2.9 million lunar exploration design contract and a €2 million expansion of the Unseenlabs maritime intelligence constellation. The VirtuaLabs project further cements GomSpace’s “Satellite Systems” business unit as a primary provider for repeatable, scalable multi-satellite clusters.
Executive Perspective
“This contract reinforces GomSpace’s position as a trusted provider of reliable multi-satellite solutions for demanding operational defense missions,” said Oliver Schiewe, Vice President of Satellite Systems at GomSpace. “Together [with VirtuaLabs], we will deliver a robust space-based capability and lay the foundation for future collaboration.”
Timeline to Orbit
Under the terms of the agreement, GomSpace is responsible for the satellite platform systems and the final integration of the complete cluster. The primary technical objectives focus on:
- Enhanced Availability: Ensuring persistent RF monitoring over target regions.
- Operational Resilience: Designing the cluster to withstand institutional-grade mission profiles.
- Delivery Schedule: The satellites are estimated for delivery in the first half of 2028.
