Celestia Technologies Group acquires Antwerp Space NV Ground Segment Division

Celestia has announced that it has acquired the satellite ground systems division of Antwerp Space, part of the Bremen-based OHB SE Group, in a deal that will boost Celestia's existing expertise in EGSE and ground systems.

In welcoming the 17-strong team of Antwerp Space engineers to the business, Celestia group chairman Jose Alonso says, "We are delighted to announce today that we are bringing one of Belgium's most well-established and experienced ground station specialists into the Celestia fold.

"This strategic move brings together the best of two formerly competing companies, allowing us to exploit synergies and knowledge whilst providing greater integration capabilities and expertise to our customers," he says.

All the ground segment activities previously carried out by Antwerp Space will continue in a newly created Belgian entity Celestia Antwerp BV, a fully owned subsidiary focussing on the EGSE and ground segment activities that have been the cornerstone of the Antwerp Space business for the last 50 years.