Airbus, Leonardo, Thales Join Forces to Compete With the SpaceX Craze

In a time where almost all commercial space ventures fall under the SpaceX name, it is nearly impossible for other start-ups to gain traction in the industry… alone, at least. A team of major European names, including Airbus, Leonardo, and Thales, is using the power of friendship to give the aerospace giant a run for its money.

Ground Team Mates Integrity Spacecraft To SLS Rocket

NASA announced that its Exploration Ground Systems team has joined the Lockheed Martin Orion spacecraft, named Integrity by the crew, to the Space Launch System booster rocket for the Artemis II lunar mission that will be scheduled in early 2026.