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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.

Verified AI-drafted 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

How this item was made. Drafted by an AI system (Claude (Anthropic)) from the source cited above and published under the editor’s responsibility without a person reading it first. How the record is made

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