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European Commission selects Leonardo to build SCOPE in-orbit servicer for ISOS

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.

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Verified Leonardo S.p.A. press release, 10 June 2026

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

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