ALTEC S.p.A. (Aerospace Logistics Technology Engineering Company) is a public-private company with its headquarters in Turin and is a centre of excellence for the provision of engineering and logistics services supporting the operation and utilization of the International Space Station and supporting the development and fulfilment of planetary exploration missions. Beginning in the last few months of 2015, the company was involved in a review process of the shareholding structure that ended an extraordinary general meeting on 29 January 2016. During this meeting, the current members (Thales Alenia Space Italia and the Italian Space Agency) sanctioned the final settlement of the shares approving the new social statute, also containing the company’s name change.

Corporate purpose/mission

ALTEC S.p.A. is a centre of excellence for the provision of engineering and logistics services supporting operations and the utilization of the International Space Station and supporting other infrastructures in favour of ASI, the ESA, other Space Agencies, Scientific communities, national and foreign industries and other private entities. It supports the development and fulfilment of planetary exploration missions as well as operating in commercial initiatives linked to the space economy, also using know-how and infrastructures attained.

The majority shareholder is Thales Alenia Space Italia S.p.A., a company holding 63.75% of shares, while the Italian Space Agency holds 36.25% of shares. The Italian Space Agency has appointed two members of the Board of Directors, among whom the President, and a member of the supervisory board.

Legal status: Joint-stock company with a majority of private shareholders.

Share capital: € 552,223.00

 

ASI shareholding: 36.25%

 

Board of Directors members appointed by ASI:

Fabio Massimo Grimaldi - President - Declaration

Mauro Piermaria - Member - Declaration

 

Graphic representation highlighting the links between ASI and the affiliated company

The ALTEC website

Summary table on the ASI Transparent Administration page

‣ News

WEDNESDAY 26 MARCH 2025

Renewal of the collective bargaining agreement for Kenyan personnel at the Luigi Broglio Malindi Space Centre ‣

  The Luigi Broglio Space Centre (BSC) in Malindi hosted the final negotiation meeting today for the renewal of the Collective Bargaining Agreement (C.B.A) covering the period 2025–2028. Luca Vincenzo Maria Salamone, Director General of the Italian Space Agency (ASI), participated via videoconference, while the ASI negotiating delegation—comprising Alessandro Preti, Director of Human Resources; Dalila Sabato, Head of the Union Relations Service; Munzer Jahjah, Head of the Malindi Site; and Maurizio Toninelli from the Malindi Site—signed the new agreement alongside Antony Rajoro, Secretary General of the Kenya Scientific, Research, International, Technical and Institutions Workers Union (KRISTAIWU). Also present was Joseph Kagotho Muriithi, representing the Kenya Space Agency (KSA). Opening the meeting remotely, the Director General expressed appreciation for the efforts of both the Kenyan Union representatives and ASI’s negotiating team, stating: “Today is an important milestone for all of us. The signing of this Collective Bargaining Agreement strengthens the relationship between ASI and its employees. Over the next four years, this agreement will provide a foundation of clear and mutually agreed-upon guidelines, fostering a stable and harmonious work environment where everyone can contribute their best.” Alessandro Preti, ASI’s Director of Human Resources, emphasized the significance of the agreement, stating: “This agreement is a testament to the power of constructive dialogue and the pursuit of balanced solutions. Our goal remains to cultivate a strong and motivating workplace—one that values the dedication of its employees and ensures their contributions drive the success of our organization.” Both KRISTAIWU’s Secretary General and KSA’s representative expressed their satisfaction with the agreement reached. Following the signing, Munzer Jahjah, Head of the Malindi site (BSC), along with the rest of the ASI negotiating delegation and Union representatives, held a meeting with local BSC employees to present and explain the new Collective Bargaining Agreement.

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