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# European Commission selects Leonardo to build SCOPE in-orbit servicer for ISOS
- URL: https://sovereigntymonitor.eu/news/2026-06-10-leonardo-isos-scope-servicer/
- Published: 2026-06-10T12:00:00.000Z
- Updated: 2026-09-01T10:50:24.000Z
- Description: The European Commission selected Leonardo on 10 June to build SCOPE, one of two servicer spacecraft for the Horizon Europe ISOS in-orbit servicing programme, which Leonardo says will strengthen European technological non-dependence in space.
- Author: Reidar Balstad
- Tags: Defence and space, Industry, investment and R&D, #news, #verified

Verified [Leonardo S.p.A. press release, 10 June 2026](https://www.leonardo.com/en/press-release-detail/-/detail/10-06-2026-leonardo-selected-for-isos-europe-s-programme-for-next-generation-in-orbit-services?ref=sovereigntymonitor.eu)

**What it does not test.** Does not disclose a contract value or set a date for SCOPE's first flight.

**How this item counts.** Towards autonomy: it changes who made the parts. Binding 1 of 3 (announced), scale 3 of 3 (large), Verified counts in full: weight +3 of 36 possible. EU picks Leonardo to build new in-orbit servicer; new capability, no contract value yet. [European Sovereignty Index](https://sovereigntymonitor.eu/sovereignty-index/)