Planetek Italia announces the successful launch of AI-eXpress 1 Plus (AIX-1+), the third satellite in the AI-eXpress constellation. The mission marks the completion of the first generation of this advanced in-orbit artificial intelligence system designed to redefine how organisations access, use, and benefit from satellite data.

On 29 July 2025, Planetek Italia had the honor of hosting H.E. Dr. Tidiane Ouattara, Head of the African Space Agency (AFSA), at Planetek’s headquarters in Bari, where he met with Planetek Italia CEO, Giovanni Sylos Labini, and D-Orbit President, Dr. Simonetta Di Pippo, representing our unified group’s shared commitment to supporting Africa’s rapidly growing space sector.

D-Orbit and Planetek Announce Strategic Business Combination to Expand Capabilities in Advanced Space Technologies. 

The two companies join forces to drive innovation in space data processing, artificial intelligence, and cloud computing.