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Helsing (KIRK)

Constellation name	KIRK
Constellation field	Earth Observation, RF Spectrum Monitoring
Constellation info	Bolster Europe’s sovereign intelligence and communications capabilities.
Constellation state	Prototype development
Launched satellites	0
Planned satellites	?
Satellite type	?
Manufacturer	OHB, NanoAvionics, ?
First launch	2028
Notes	Helsing and Kongsberg plot multi-mission European defense space network, 2025-12-10. Helsing and OHB establish joint venture "KIRK" for tactical space-based reconnaissance systems, 2026-05-19.

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Name	Helsing
Funding	Yes, ?
Nation	Germany
Established	2021
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Last modified: 2026-08-20

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