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ThothX Meridian Joins ESA’s Zero Debris Community

ThothX Meridian has officially joined the Zero Debris Community following the signing of the Zero Debris Charter, reinforcing its commitment to safer and more sustainable space operations.  Facilitated by the European Space Agency, the community brings together more than 235…

Ben Quine Participates in NATO STO SET-340 Meeting in Kraków

ThothX Meridian CEO and co-founder Ben Quine participated in the fourth meeting of NATO STO’s SET-340 Research Task Group, held in Kraków on 9–10 October.  Dedicated to “Multistatic RF Sensing for Enhanced Space Domain Awareness,” the group brings together specialists…

ThothX Meridian showcases technology at CASSINI Entrepreneurship Days

Following its CASSINI Challenges award, ThothX Meridian participated in the CASSINI Entrepreneurship Days 2025 in Prague, presenting its technology to investors, accelerators, institutions and the European space entrepreneurship community.  From a dedicated booth, the company showcased the award-winning ISAR4GEO spacecraft…

ThothX Meridian Joins NATO REPMUS 2025 Industry Visit

ThothX Meridian participated in an industry visit to NATO REPMUS 2025 – Robotic Experimentation and Prototyping with Maritime Unmanned Systems, organized by idD Portugal Defence in partnership with the Portuguese Navy.  The visit brought selected Portuguese companies into one of…

PRR support for Earthfence development in Sintra 

ThothX Meridian has secured €30,000 under Portugal’s Recovery and Resilience Plan (PRR) through the Vouchers for Startups – New Digital/Technological Products programme.  The supported project focuses on adapting Earthfence to the 32-metre telecommunications antenna at Alfouvar, Sintra, including optimisation of…

Deep-Space Radar presented to Defence Attachés in Portugal

ThothX Meridian participated in an Industry Day with Defence Attachés accredited in Portugal, presenting Earthfence to international defence representatives based in the country.  The company highlighted Earthfence’s ability to monitor satellites and other objects in GEO continuously, day and night…

ThothX Meridian wins CASSINI Challenges prize for ISAR4GEO 

ThothX Meridian has been named one of the winners of the 2024 CASSINI Challenges, receiving a €30,000 prize for its ISAR 4 GEO spacecraft imaging solution.  Selected among the ten winners of the Prototype Track, ISAR 4 GEO applies Inverse…

Earthfence showcased at NATO DIANA Industry & Investor Days in London

ThothX Meridian participated in the NATO DIANA Industry & Investor Days in London, marking the conclusion of Phase 1 of the 2025 Accelerator Programme.  Bringing together more than 300 participants, the event connected the DIANA cohort with representatives from NATO,…

ThothX Meridian joins EDA CapTech Space

ThothX Meridian has joined CapTech Space, the European Defence Agency’s Capability Technology Group dedicated to space-related research and technology.  The group provides a forum for defence organizations, research institutions and industry to exchange expertise, identify technological priorities and explore collaborative…

ThothX Meridian Participates in Portuguese Army’s exercise – ARTEX 25

ThothX Meridian participated in the High Visibility Event of ARTEX 25 – ARmy Technological EXperimentation, following an invitation from the Vice-Chief of Staff of the Portuguese Army.  Focused on technological experimentation and defence innovation, ARTEX provided an opportunity to engage…

Partnership with MEO expands Earthfence to mainland Portugal

ThothX Meridian and MEO (Altice Portugal) have signed a new partnership agreement for the use of satellite infrastructure at the Alfouvar Teleport in Sintra, marking the expansion of the company’s planned radar network to mainland Portugal.  The agreement provides ThothX…

ThothX Meridian Joins NATO NIAG SPACENET

ThothX Meridian has joined SPACENET, the space-focused industry network of the NATO Industrial Advisory Group (NIAG), following its nomination by the Portuguese NIAG delegation.  NIAG provides a framework for dialogue between NATO and industry, enabling companies from Allied nations to…

Earthfence on Display at DEFEA 2025, in Athens

ThothX Meridian participated in DEFEA 2025 – Defence Exhibition Athens, showcasing Earthfence and its Space Situational Awareness capabilities to the international defence and security community.  With a dedicated booth throughout the three-day exhibition, the company presented its approach to persistent…

ThothX Meridian at the inaugural NATO Space COE Conference

ThothX Meridian participated in the inaugural NATO Space Centre of Excellence Conference, held in Toulouse from 28 to 30 April and bringing together military leaders, policymakers, industry representatives and space experts from across the Alliance.  Under the theme “Space in…

Pitching at the European Defence Fund Info Days 2025

ThothX Meridian was selected to pitch at the European Defence Fund Info Days 2025, presenting Earthfence and its Space Situational Awareness capabilities to the European defence innovation community.  Delivered by Managing Director Francisco Wallenstein, the presentation outlined the company’s approach…

ThothX Meridian Joins NATO STO SET-340 Research Activities

ThothX Meridian’s CEO, Ben Quine, and Head of Operations, João Salmim Ferreira, participated in a meeting of the NATO Science and Technology Organization SET-340 Research Task Group, held at Goonhilly Earth Station in Cornwall on 25–26 March.  Entitled “Multistatic RF…

Inside NATO DIANA’s Defence and Security Ecosystem

As part of the 2025 NATO DIANA Accelerator Programme, ThothX Meridian participated in the Defence and Security Days, a three-day programme taking place in Krakow (Poland) designed to deepen innovators’ understanding of defence markets and accelerate the adoption of dual-use…

RTP Açores features ThothX Meridian’s Deep-Space Radar project

ThothX Meridian was featured in a dedicated report on RTP Açores’ Telejornal, highlighting the company’s NATO DIANA selection and plans to develop a deep-space radar capability in the Azores.  Filmed at the former Marconi telecommunications site in Fajã de Cima,…

ThothX Meridian featured in Correio dos Açores

ThothX Meridian has been featured in a prominent interview in Correio dos Açores, following the company’s selection for NATO DIANA’s 2025 Accelerator Programme.  The story received front-page coverage and a two-page interview with Managing Director and co-founder Francisco Wallenstein, addressing…

ThothX Meridian Selected for NATO DIANA’s 2025 Accelerator Programme

ThothX Meridian has been selected for the 2025 cohort of NATO’s Defence Innovation Accelerator for the North Atlantic (DIANA), following a competitive process involving more than 2,600 submissions from across the Alliance.  The company is among more than 70 innovators…

Bringing Deep-Space Radar to Web Summit 2024 

ThothX Meridian’s Managing Director, Francisco Wallenstein, and Head of Operations, João Salmim Ferreira, participated in Web Summit 2024, held in Lisbon from 11 to 14 November, introducing ThothX’s deep-space radar technology to the international technology and investment community.  Selected for…

Showcasing EARTHFENCE at ESA Industry Space Days 2024 

ThothX Meridian’s Head of Operations, João Salmim Ferreira, participated in the ESA Industry Space Days 2024, held at ESA’s ESTEC technical centre in Noordwijk, showcasing its deep-space radar capabilities and Space Situational Awareness services to the European space community.  As…

ThothX Meridian Selected for ESA BIC Portugal 

ThothX Meridian has been selected to join the European Space Agency Business Incubation Centre in Portugal (ESA BIC Portugal), following approval of its incubation proposal by the programme’s Tender Evaluation Board.  The project is focused on establishing a European capability…