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Tyvak International has secured a contract with the European Space Agency (ESA) for 'Farinella', the first 6U CubeSat of the RAMSES mission, focused on the asteroid Apophis. Supported by the Italian Space Agency, the mission will study Apophis during its flyby on April 13, 2029.

Following the Critical Design Review in January 2026, Tyvak will enter the implementation phase ahead of the planned 2028 launch. The CubeSat will utilize a low-frequency radar to analyze the asteroid's subsurface, and will include optical instruments for navigation and dust detection. The project aims to enhance scientific understanding and improve planetary defense techniques.