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GomSpace : contributes to ESA’s RAMSES mission with 2 MEUR (22.2 MSEK) contract to support Apophis asteroid exploration
GomSpace : contributes to ESA’s RAMSES mission with 2 MEUR (22.2 MSEK) contract to support Apophis asteroid
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3 Jul, 2026 GomSpace contributes to ESA's RAMSES mission with 2 MEUR (22.2 MSEK) contract to support Apophis asteroid exploration GomSpace has secured a contract valued at 1.5 MEUR (16.6 MSEK), with an additional 500 KEUR (5.5 MSEK) in optional activities, as part of the European Space Agency's (ESA) RAMSES mission to visit the Apophis asteroid in 2029. Under the contract, GomSpace will act as a subcontractor to EMXYS (Spain), supporting the development of a 6U Cubesat, christened Don Quijote, within the RAMSES mission. The company's scope is primarily focused on Attitude and Orbit Control Systems (AOCS) and onboard software, contributing critical capabilities to mission performance and reliability. The RAMSES mission aims to closely observe the near-Earth asteroid Apophis during its 2029 flyby, providing valuable insights into asteroid composition, structure, and dynamics, and supporting planetary defense and scientific research objectives. Within this framework, Don Quijote, will land on the asteroid to characterise its geological structure with a seismometer, a gravimeter and a magnetic sensor. GomSpace will leverage its proven heritage from ESA's Hera mission, including the Juventas CubeSat, to deliver robust and high-performance solutions for this advanced deep-space mission. The program further reinforces GomSpace's strategic ambitions in exploration missions beyond Earth orbit. Key upcoming milestones for the project include the Critical Design Review, system integration, and launch activities. "This contract underscores our continued collaboration within the European space ecosystem and highlights GomSpace's expertise in delivering reliable systems for complex exploration missions," says Edgar Milic, Gomspace VP Advanced Missions. "Building on our experience from missions such as Hera Juventas, we are proud to contribute to ESA's efforts in advancing asteroid exploration and planetary defense." The RAMSES program strengthens GomSpace's position as a key contributor to next-generation exploration missions, supporting both scientific discovery and strategic space capabilities. For more information, please contact: Anne Breüner (Head of Corporate Affairs) Tel: +45 40 200 192 E-mail: anbr @ gomspace.com Caroline Schwob (Marketing & Communication Director) Tel: +33 680 042 226 E-mail: communication @ gomspace.com About GomSpace Group AB Founded in ...