Officina Stellare

31/08/2026

With a PhD in Aerospace Engineering and two Master’s degrees, Pierpaolo has built his career at the intersection of technical excellence and strategic leadership. Driven by curiosity, he enjoys understanding how things work and transforming ambitious ideas into tangible results.

As Head of Sales at Officina Stellare, he plays a key role in the company’s commercial growth and strategic initiatives. His experience across systems engineering, program and proposal management, bids, and business development enables him to connect technical, programmatic and commercial perspectives, helping turn opportunities into successful projects.

Outside the office, his curiosity takes a hands-on form: mechanics, electronics and woodworking often transform his home into a small laboratory. When it’s time to recharge, he enjoys running, trekking, travelling, photography and reading, always seeking inspiration and new perspectives.

✨ Welcome onboard, Pierpaolo!

25/08/2026

Officina Stellare will be attending the Bengaluru Space Expo (BSX) in Bangalore, India Sept 7–9 as part of the Italian delegation organised by the Italian Trade Agency - New Delhi.

Meet our Team there, let’s explore ties, technologies, and future partnerships together. 🙌🏼

13/08/2026

Watch out! 👀
The agenda for the QCI Days is now out ➡️ https://qci-days.eu/agenda/

We’re proud to be part of the organization of QCI Days Padua 2026, bringing together Europe’s quantum communication community from 28–30 September.

Three days of ideas, technologies and connections shaping the future of quantum communications in Europe. 🇪🇺🔐

See you in Padua!

📢 Registration is now open for QCI Days Padua 2026

Officina Stellare is proud to co-host QCI Days Padua 2026 with ThinkQuantum, taking place in Padua, Italy, from 28–30 September 2026.

For three days, Padua will bring together the European quantum communications community to explore the future of quantum communication infrastructures, secure connectivity, and the technologies enabling next-generation European networks.

Researchers, industry representatives, policymakers, project teams, and stakeholders from across Europe will come together for:

🎤 Scientific and technical presentations
🚀 Company pitches and innovation showcases
📂 IRIS² and CEF project updates
🛰️ Latest developments in space-based quantum communications
🔐 Advances in Post-Quantum Cryptography (PQC)
📏 Discussions on standards, certification and interoperability
🌐 Insights into quantum network orchestration
🤝 Networking opportunities and exhibition area

As a technology company committed to advancing cutting-edge optical and space technologies, Officina Stellare with ThinkQuantum is delighted to support an event that fosters collaboration, innovation, and knowledge exchange across Europe's growing quantum ecosystem.

📍 Padua, Italy
📅 28–30 September 2026

👉 Register now: https://www.eventbrite.at/e/qci-days-2026-padua-tickets-1992424543444
👉 Book your booth: https://qci-days.eu/partnership-exhibition-opportunities/

We look forward to welcoming the European quantum communications community to Padua.

07/08/2026

We are proud to announce our contribution to PRISMA Second Generation (PRISMA SG), Agenzia Spaziale Italiana's next-generation hyperspectral Earth observation mission, through a new contract signed with Leonardo.

Leveraging our expertise in advanced optical systems, Officina Stellare will co-engineer optical systems up to 700 mm and be fully responsible for their realization across the program's development and qualification models.

By supporting the development of next-generation hyperspectral payloads, we are contributing to enhanced Earth observation capabilities for institutions, the scientific community, and society at large. 🌍🚀

This achievement further strengthens Officina Stellare's position as a trusted technology partner for advanced optical systems in strategic space programs.

You can read the press release here:

06/08/2026

Officina Stellare has signed a new contract with the Agenzia Spaziale Italiana(ASI) for the programme, reinforcing its role as a trusted partner in the development of advanced space missions and next-generation Earth Observation technologies.

As prime contractor, Officina Stellare will lead an all-Italian consortium in the development and in-orbit demonstration of an innovative Earth Observation platform operating in Very Low Earth Orbit (VLEO).

"The award of EarthNext is an important recognition of the expertise that both the market and institutions attribute to Officina Stellare in the development of integrated space solutions. We are grateful to the Italian Space Agency (ASI) for the trust placed in out Group and in the consortium. This project allows us to contribute to a new frontier of Earth Observation, demonstrating how innovative technologies, onboard autonomy and operations in Very Low Earth Orbit can generate high-value applications for institutional and commercial users", commented Gino Bucciol, Head of Strategy of Officina Stellare Group.

📄 Read the full announcement here: https://www.officinastellare.com/investors/comunicati-stampa-finanziari/

28/07/2026

📣We are proud to announce a new contract with Leonardo for the supply of high-speed Optical Communication Terminals (OCTs) supporting the first orbital plane of Leonardo’s proprietary Earth Observation constellation.

This achievement marks a significant step forward in the industrial deployment of our space laser communication technologies and reinforces Officina Stellare’s role in enabling secure, high-capacity optical connectivity for next-generation satellite networks.

Developed in partnership with Skyloom Global LLC, an IonQ company, these terminals will enable ultra-fast inter-satellite and space-to-ground data transfer, contributing to what is set to become the world's first commercial Earth Observation constellation equipped with such advanced optical inter-satellite communication capabilities.

As we continue expanding our laser communication capabilities, this achievement confirms Officina Stellare’s evolution from technology development to industrial-scale production, supporting the future of resilient, secure, and high-performance space communications.

For more details, read the full press release here: https://www.officinastellare.com/investors/comunicati-stampa-finanziari/

23/07/2026

Today, we are proud to announce that Sitep, an Officina Stellare Group company, has been awarded the contract to supply navigation sensor systems for the first five Next-Generation Coastal Mine Countermeasure Vessels (CNG-C) of the Italian Navy, currently under construction by Intermarine, with an option for three additional vessels.

This award marks a significant achievement for Sitep, reinforcing the long-standing relationship with Intermarine and highlighting Sitep's expertise in delivering mission-critical electronic systems for advanced naval defense platforms.

As part of one of Italy’s most important naval modernization programs, Sitep will contribute its know-how in the design, integration, and support of cutting-edge navigation technologies, supporting the future operational capabilities of the Italian Navy.

This contract further strengthens Sitep’s position as a trusted technology partner in the defense sector and confirms the growing role of the Officina Stellare Group in addressing the evolving needs of the global naval and defense markets.

📸credits: Intermarine S.p.A

22/07/2026

Officina Stellare Group companies Logic and Mavel, together with NCM SpA, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) yesterday at the AIAD stand at the Farnborough International Airshow to develop (Small Hybrid Power Platform), an advanced hybrid propulsion platform for next-generation Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS).

The agreement reinforces a shared commitment to technological innovation, industrial cooperation and the strengthening of strategic capabilities in the aerospace and defense sectors.

By combining complementary expertise in intelligent energy management, high-speed electric generation and turbomachinery integration, the partnership aims to deliver a high-efficiency, scalable and flexible propulsion solution for future unmanned platforms.

In the 📸
sitting from left: Dr. Domenico Galeazzi NCM CEO, Dr. Alessandro Franzoni Logic and Officina Stellare CEO, Dr. Davide Bettoni Mavel CEO;
Standing from left: Daniele Tonti, Presidente distretto aerospaziale Umbria; Gen. Isp. Capo Luca De Martinis, Direttore Generale Armaereo; Ing. Giuseppe Cossiga, presidente AIAD; Maurizio De Mitri, Presidente distretto aerospaziale Piemonte
Ing. Paolo Cerabolini, Presidente Distretto Aerospaziale Lombardia

21/07/2026

We are proud to announce that Logic, part of the Officina Stellare Group, has been awarded a €1.2 million contract by Otto Aerospace for the development and supply of the Steering Control System for the new Phantom 3500 aircraft.

Building on decades of expertise in flight-critical control systems and avionics electronics, Logic will develop a tailored solution designed to meet the program’s demanding requirements for safety, reliability, weight optimization, and operational performance.

This award marks an important milestone in Logic’s growth strategy within the North American aerospace market and further strengthens the Officina Stellare Group’s position as a trusted technology partner for mission-critical applications across Aviation, Space, Defense Systems, Naval, and Cybersecurity.

The project also establishes Logic as a long-term partner in the Phantom 3500 program, paving the way for future serial production and maintenance activities.
The agreement was signed during the Farnborough International Airshow, currently taking place near London, one of the aerospace industry's most important global events.

Learn more here: https://www.officinastellare.com/investors/comunicati-stampa-finanziari/

20/07/2026

Officina Stellare expands its technological footprint with the acquisition of Mavel.

Officina Stellare has signed an agreement to acquire 100% of Mavel S.r.l., a high-tech company specialized in the design and manufacturing of rare-earth-free electric motors for Aerospace and Defense applications, as well as AI-based engineering design systems.

This strategic transaction, whose closing is expected by October 2026, subject to the fulfilment of customary conditions precedent, including authorization from the competent authorities under the Golden Power regulation, strengthens Officina Stellare’s position in highly innovative and critical technology domains, expanding the Group’s capabilities in electrification systems for avionics, underwater platforms and unmanned systems, while accelerating the integration of artificial intelligence into engineering and product development processes.

By combining complementary expertise and technologies, the acquisition further reinforces Officina Stellare’s mission to transform advanced research and innovation into industrial solutions for the Space, Aerospace, Defense, Naval and Cybersecurity sectors.

Read the full press release:
🔗 https://www.officinastellare.com/investors/comunicati-stampa-finanziari/