Argotec S.r.l.

Argotec S.r.l.
Description: Argotec is an Italian aerospace engineering company specializing in the design, development, and manufacturing of small satellites and innovative solutions for space exploration and human spaceflight. The company focuses on creating microsatellites capable of operating in deep space and developing technologies to enhance astronaut comfort during missions.
Vision:
To be a leading provider of advanced aerospace technologies, contributing to the advancement of space exploration and the improvement of life in space.
Mission:
To design and develop innovative solutions that enable and support space exploration, focusing on small satellite platforms and human spaceflight technologies.
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Key Milestones:
  • 2015 : Developed ISSpresso, the first espresso coffee machine designed for space, in collaboration with Lavazza and the Italian Space Agency. ISSpresso was successfully used aboard the International Space Station.
  • 2022 : Launched two microsatellites, LICIACube and ArgoMoon, in collaboration with NASA. LICIACube captured images of the DART mission's impact with the asteroid Dimorphos, while ArgoMoon was the only European satellite selected for NASA's Artemis 1 mission, capturing images of Earth and the Moon.
  • 2023 : Signed a contract to produce the first batch of 10 satellites for IRIDE, an Earth observation constellation promoted by the Italian government and funded through Italy’s National Recovery and Resilience Plan (PNRR).
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  • Small Satellite Platforms: Argotec develops microsatellites designed for deep space missions, supporting both robotic exploration and interplanetary telecommunications. These platforms are equipped with reliable electronic components and integrated propulsion systems, with designs emphasizing compactness and reliability.
  • Human Spaceflight Support: The company creates technological solutions to improve and support the comfort and well-being of astronauts, explorers, and future space tourists. This includes developing payloads for human spaceflight and space exploration, encompassing design, development, integration, testing, and on-orbit operations.
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