Welcome to the latest edition of the Serco Space Newsletter
Today, Serco has over 1,600 employees working on scientific, civil and defence space programmes, operating in several EU countries, the UK, the US, Canada and Australia. Amongst others, we work for the European Space Agency, CNES, ASI, DLR, EUMETSAT, the UK Ministry of Defence, and NASA, and we have been doing so for a long time. Space is a key sector for Serco globally, and we are proud to see our business rapidly growing in all the regions we operate in. This newsletter brings you our latest developments in areas of our space activity and we hope that you will find it interesting and informative.
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The latest space news:
Serco awarded a Service Contract by the European Space Agency to support its Earth Observation Programmes (D-EOP)
Serco has been awarded a two-year contract by the European Space Agency (ESA) to support the Business Unit Controlling Office and the Project Management Support Office for the Directorate of Earth Observation Programmes (D-EOP). A Serco-led consortium will offer comprehensive support to over 30 ESA-developed Earth Observation Missions during all phases of their development. This contract further strengthens Serco's role as a trusted partner to ESA in providing managed services in Business Administration, Configuration and Document management, Project control and Scheduling support, and will be crucial in supporting ESA’s strategic locations in the Netherlands and Italy. Read more
Serco launches Serco's Space Academy to empower the next generation of space professionals
Serco is excited to announce the launch of Serco's Space Academy, a training programme for individuals and organisations looking to excel in the global space industry. In today's fast-paced world, staying ahead of the curve is essential. With over 60 years of operational expertise, Serco offers a comprehensive set of training programmes to empower your team with the cutting-edge skills they need. Delivered by global space experts with decades of experience, training spans subjects across Earth observation, satellite navigation and communications, ground segment engineering, and more. The programmes are delivered by a team of global space experts at Serco’s advanced European facilities, located in Italy, Germany, the Netherlands, and the UK. The academy is open to participants from around the world, offering a blend of hands-on and theoretical approaches to suit all levels of expertise. Read more
Serco-led consortium plays a key role in Sentinel 2C satellite launch under COP-2 operations service contract
We are proud of our first successful involvement in the launch of the Sentinel-2C satellite as part of the Copernicus Operations (COP-2) service contract. The Serco-led consortium has been actively engaged in critical activities since April 2024 to support the satellite’s launch, which took place on the 5th of September from Kourou, French Guiana. Serco's responsibilities included participation in the preparation and execution of simulations, as well as the launch and early orbit phase (LEOP). We are proud of all of our colleagues who contributed to this successful launch.
Serco amongst the finalists in five categories at the 2024 Women in Tech Employer Awards
We are proud to announce that we have been selected as a finalist in five categories at the Women in Tech Employer Awards 2024. This recognition highlights our commitment to supporting women in technology and fostering an inclusive workplace. We are honoured to be nominated in the following categories:
We congratulate all our colleagues who have been recognised and look forward to celebrating their incredible contributions on 12 November.
.Ariane 6 launch: Serco’s key role in supporting ESA and CNES
Serco’s team in Kourou has provided key support to the Ariane 6 mission in two critical areas: public relations and communications, and IT services.
The Ariane 6 mission represents a significant achievement for Serco’s involvement in space exploration. The next-generation European rocket is designed for increased flexibility and cost efficiency, capable of launching a wide range of payloads in two configurations. Ariane 6 is set to play a key role in maintaining Europe’s independent access to space and in ensuring the continent remains competitive in the global space industry.
Reporting on Serco Middle East's Graduate Space Programme - 3rd 'Day in the Life' blog of Serco Space Graduate Sarah AlHabbas
Serco Space Graduate Sarah AlHabbas is excited to continue gaining hands-on experience and enhancing her expertise in spacecraft operations as she gets closer to preparing for her certification assessments and her graduation approaches.
ECLIPSE Software Suite welcomes new clients
We are happy to welcome two new clients on board as our new ECLIPSE users since our last Space Newsletter edition. The ECLIPSE Software Suite is Serco’s digital solution, helping space project and mission teams achieve higher efficiency. The single end-to-end solution brings value to every member of a project team by enhancing and integrating Project Management, Project Assurance, Quality Assurance and Configuration Management activities. The German Space Agency (DLR) signed up for a multi-year contract to support their projects needs. 4iG, based in Hungary, will use the software suite to support their projects in the integrated telecommunications and IT systems integration fields. Additionally, long term customers Septentrio and the Max Planck Solar Institute for Solar System Research have renewed their ECLIPSE Suite contracts.
#SercoInSpace news roundup
The second half of the year has been really busy for our space teams attending most of the key industry conferences, maintaining a strategic overview of the ever-evolving global space landscape, and establishing new connections with customers and peers, as well as being on the frontline to showcase our progress and contribution to the DestinE Platform, which is now open to registration. Here is a recap of all the events that were attended over the past few months.
#SercoInSpace featured in an interview with ESG Mena
We're excited to share that Amar Vora, our Middle East Division's Head of Space, has been featured on ESG Mena, where he discussed our newly launched global Serco Space Academy, a training programme aimed at transferring operational knowledge and skills in the space sector to support Saudi Vision 2030. Amar highlights the essential role of partnerships with government, industry, and academia in driving the growth of the Saudi space sector and advancing sustainability initiatives, particularly through the use of satellite data to monitor air quality and climate change.
Serco Awarded ESA Contract to Support the ASCEND Project
We are delighted to announce that we have been awarded a two-year contract by ESA to support the ASCEND (Advanced Data Access and Processing Services for Collaborative Earth Observation Ground Segment) project. The project aggregates and catalogues data from multiple Earth Observation missions, providing users with access to high-resolution imagery and comprehensive datasets necessary for in-depth analysis. As the lead of a dedicated consortium, Serco will provide cutting-edge cloud and IT solutions that will transform Earth Observation data accessibility and processing for the scientific community, powering key missions like Biomass, EarthCARE, and FLEX.
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1moGreat to read all of this. As someone who saw and participated in this Serco space business growth out of Tecnodata Italia, and know the team well, great to see continuation of the EO activities!!!
Co-Founder at SGSCO / COO at STI CANADA / Using AI in HVAC
1moI like “Sarco” because it’s the name of the city where I was born. I also have an interest in space, and it’s interesting that this combination is present in your company.🍻