Kayser Italia joins “Learn to Fly” mission to advance microgravity services and re-entry technologies

Kayser Italia has signed a strategic agreement with Orbital Paradigm to participate in the “Learn to Fly” orbital mission, scheduled for April 2027. The initiative marks a further step in the development of advanced services for microgravity applications and reinforces Kayser Space’s positioning within the evolving Space Economy.

At the core of the mission is the development of a payload focused on technologies for re-entry platforms, systems designed to enable the return to Earth of samples and experimental results generated in orbit. This segment is gaining increasing relevance as the space sector transitions toward commercial models for low Earth orbit, expanding beyond the current infrastructure centered on the International Space Station.

The project reflects Kayser Italia’s commitment to supporting new operational paradigms in orbit, where scientific research, industrial applications, and commercial services converge. By contributing to the mission, Kayser Italia continues to build on its long-standing experience in space systems, extending its capabilities toward integrated solutions that span the full lifecycle of in-orbit activities.

Gianmarco Lanza, Chairman of Kayser Italia and CEO of FAE Technology, commented: «This agreement represents a meaningful milestone within a broader growth path. Microgravity research is one of the areas where we are expanding our contribution to the space sector, leveraging the combined expertise of Kayser Italia and the FAE Technology Group. This integration creates a concrete advantage, enabling the development of new activities and operational models in low Earth orbit.»

Francesco Cacciatore, CEO and Chief Technology Officer of Orbital Paradigm, added: «We are pleased to collaborate with Kayser Italia on the Learn to Fly mission. The company brings decades of experience in operating experimental systems in orbit, contributing to the development of a spacecraft aligned with the standards of operators with extensive heritage in this field.»

The collaboration is developed within a fully European supply chain, contributing to the strengthening of Europe’s role across the Space Economy value chain, with a focus on integrated solutions covering launch, in-orbit operations, re-entry, and reuse.

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