GomSpace strengthens its role in advanced exploration missions through AOCS and onboard software delivery for the Don Quijote spacecraft
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 2007, GomSpace is a global provider of small satellite solutions with customers in more than 60 countries. The company's business operations are mainly conducted through the wholly owned Danish subsidiary, GomSpace A/S, with headquarters and operational facilities in Aalborg, Denmark. GomSpace also has key operations in Luxembourg, France, and the United States. GomSpace develops and delivers advanced systems and services that enable governments, commercial enterprises, and research institutions to achieve their objectives in space. The company's expertise covers satellite subsystems, complete small satellite missions, and satellite operations, providing solutions that support smarter, faster, and more affordable access to space. The company is listed on Nasdaq First North Premier Growth Market in Stockholm under the ticker GOMX. FNCA Sweden AB is the Company's Certified Adviser. For more information, please visit www.gomspace.com.
About EMXYS
EMXYS develops advanced electronic systems and embedded technologies for space, aerospace, and defence missions. Based in Elche, Spain, the company combines more than 20 years of engineering expertise with a strong focus on reliability, innovation, and quality. Its solutions support satellite platforms, scientific instruments, and critical aerospace applications, and have been successfully deployed in five space missions and more than 30 high-profile aerospace and defence projects. Certified to AS9100 and ISO 9001 standards, EMXYS collaborates with leading agencies, institutions, and industrial organizations to deliver technologies for next-generation missions.
For more information, please visit www.emxys.com.