Megafactory capable of building 500 satellites
a year represents a significant step forward in European space
capabilities and readiness
MONT-SAINT-GUIBERT, Belgium, May 16, 2024
/PRNewswire/ -- Aerospacelab, a fast-growing satellite
manufacturer, broke ground on its future Megafactory marking a
pivotal moment in its growth trajectory and laying the foundation
for a facility which is poised to become Europe's largest satellite
factory.
Aerospacelab broke ground on Europe's largest satellite factory in the
world capable of producing 500 satellites a year.
During a groundbreaking ceremony on May
16, participants included esteemed stakeholders including
State Secretary Thomas Dermine,
Minister of Defense Ludivine
Dedonder, Wallonia's Vice President Willy Borsus and The European Space Agency's
Head of Ventures and Financing Office. The groundbreaking commences
the construction of the Megafactory, which is scheduled to begin
manufacturing in 2026.
In the Megafactory, Aerospacelab will manufacture 150 kg to
1-ton satellites, with the capacity to produce up to 500
satellites a year. With 7,000 square meters of production area and
4,000 square meters of clean room, it will be the third largest
satellite factory in the world. Since announcing the factory in
2022, the company has finalized its design plans and permits, and
mobilized a base of suppliers and contractors.
Aerospacelab's CEO and Founder, Benoît Deper shared,
"This marks not only the beginning of an exciting new chapter
for Aerospacelab, but sets the satellite industry on a new course
in its supply base. With this breakthrough, we are well on our
way to address the needs of large constellations for both
commercial and government customers on a global
scale".
Grégoire Dupuis, Sambrinvest's CEO, added, "This
first stone is the result of over 2 years of hard structuring work
with Aerospacelab. It demonstrates our willingness to take the lead
to enable high-impact projects for the region. We are proud to
support Aerospacelab in its ambitious mission and its Megafactory
project since the very first day. This will undoubtedly propel
Charleroi and the European space sector to new
heights."
Since announcing the factory in 2022, the company has finalized its
design plans and permits, and mobilized a base of suppliers and
contractors.
About Aerospacelab
Founded in 2018, Aerospacelab is an emerging figure in the
aerospace sector, showcasing a remarkable achievement of 8
satellites successfully deployed in orbit. We pride ourselves on
our dedication to vertical integration and TRL-9 implementation, solidifying our commitment
to driving innovation in the space industry.
With our operations strategically placed in various locations,
including the US, Aerospacelab remains steadfast in its mission to
deliver pioneering solutions for our diverse customer community.
Aerospacelab recently broke ground on its Megafactory, the world's
third largest satellite manufacturing facility, scheduled to begin
operations in 2026.
Media Contact:
Célia Berlemont, Senior Manager Marketing, Communications &
PR
+32 474 75 00 02
– celia.berlemont@aerospacelab.com
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SOURCE Aerospacelab Inc.