e-GEOS is a company that was formed in the year 2000 by the Italian Space Agency, which selected the private shareholder - the Telespazio S.p.A. company - following an international call for tenders, and with which ASI signed a Joint Venture Agreement (“JVA”) the purpose of which was to establish and regulate an associative relationship for the promotion and development of the domestic and international market of commercial applications and services in the Earth Observation sector.

 

Corporate purpose/mission

The Company’s main objective is to perform activities of development, production and commercialization of services, products and applications in the Earth Observation sector. On the basis of domestic and international Agreements and Conventions, e-GEOS has received recognition of its exclusive role as managing body of the ground segment and the activity linked to the utilization of the COSMO-SkyMed satellite constellation, with the exception of the responsibility of the Ministry of Defence in a dual arrangement. These agreements foresee, among other things, e-Geos's management of the services relative to the ASI systems in Matera and Malindi dedicated to Earth Observation activities.

Legal status: Joint-stock company with a majority of private shareholders.

Share capital: € 5,000,000.00

ASI shareholding: 20%

 

Board of Directors members appointed by ASI:

Roberto Ibba - President

Augusto Cramarossa - Member

 

The e-GEOS website

Summary table on the ASI Transparent Administration page

Declarations:

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‣ News

SUNDAY 20 APRIL 2025

The Italian Space Agency at the official inauguration ceremony of the African Space Agency ‣

On the occasion of the inauguration ceremony of the African Space Agency (AfSA), the Italian Space Agency (ASI) was represented by the Director General, Luca Salamone, who brought the Italian greetings on a historic day for the African continent and for the international space community. MORE...

MONDAY 07 APRIL 2025

ASI at the 40th Space Symposium ‣

Colorado Springs (CO, USA) from April 7-10, 2025 MORE...

WEDNESDAY 26 MARCH 2025

Renewal of the collective bargaining agreement for Kenyan personnel at the Luigi Broglio Malindi Space Centre ‣

  The Luigi Broglio Space Centre (BSC) in Malindi hosted the final negotiation meeting today for the renewal of the Collective Bargaining Agreement (C.B.A) covering the period 2025–2028. Luca Vincenzo Maria Salamone, Director General of the Italian Space Agency (ASI), participated via videoconference, while the ASI negotiating delegation—comprising Alessandro Preti, Director of Human Resources; Dalila Sabato, Head of the Union Relations Service; Munzer Jahjah, Head of the Malindi Site; and Maurizio Toninelli from the Malindi Site—signed the new agreement alongside Antony Rajoro, Secretary General of the Kenya Scientific, Research, International, Technical and Institutions Workers Union (KRISTAIWU). Also present was Joseph Kagotho Muriithi, representing the Kenya Space Agency (KSA). Opening the meeting remotely, the Director General expressed appreciation for the efforts of both the Kenyan Union representatives and ASI’s negotiating team, stating: “Today is an important milestone for all of us. The signing of this Collective Bargaining Agreement strengthens the relationship between ASI and its employees. Over the next four years, this agreement will provide a foundation of clear and mutually agreed-upon guidelines, fostering a stable and harmonious work environment where everyone can contribute their best.” Alessandro Preti, ASI’s Director of Human Resources, emphasized the significance of the agreement, stating: “This agreement is a testament to the power of constructive dialogue and the pursuit of balanced solutions. Our goal remains to cultivate a strong and motivating workplace—one that values the dedication of its employees and ensures their contributions drive the success of our organization.” Both KRISTAIWU’s Secretary General and KSA’s representative expressed their satisfaction with the agreement reached. Following the signing, Munzer Jahjah, Head of the Malindi site (BSC), along with the rest of the ASI negotiating delegation and Union representatives, held a meeting with local BSC employees to present and explain the new Collective Bargaining Agreement.

TUESDAY 04 MARCH 2025

LuGRE achieves historic lunar radionavigation milestone ‣

ASI - Agenzia Spaziale Italiana

The NASA-ASI receiver was powered on March 3 MORE...