Press Release 19.9.2025

Huld receives ESA Excellence Award for outstanding contribution to European space missions

The European Space Agency (ESA) has awarded Huld the prestigious Excellence Award in recognition of its outstanding work as a subcontractor. The recognition follows a series of stellar yearly evaluations from ESA.

Huld was recognised for its exceptional contribution to the Sentinel-4 and Sentinel-5 missions, where the team demonstrated strong technical expertise and a proactive approach in daily operations.

The award will be officially presented at Space Tech Expo Europe in Bremen, 18–20 November 2025. The recognition is part of ESA’s Supplier Performance Awards programme.

“This award is a testament to the dedication and excellence of our Space team. We are honoured by ESA’s recognition and remain committed to delivering high-quality, dependable solutions for Europe’s space missions”, says Dubravka Ilic, Director of Space at Huld.

ESA’s Supplier Performance Evaluation process is designed to assess and develop the contribution of its partners across various projects. The aim is to ensure that the entire space sector benefits from high-quality and impactful collaboration.


Huld, part of the Gofore Group, is a technology company with decades of experience in demanding space and satellite applications. The company develops mission-critical control systems for satellite platforms, and scientific processing in atmospheric sounding and imaging missions.

Gofore is an international digital transformation consultancy with Finnish roots. We employ nearly 1,900 experts across 26 cities in Finland, Germany, Austria, Czech Republic, Spain, Estonia and Switzerland. With our technology and business expertise, we work for functional, secure and equal services for the digital society and sustainable solutions for the intelligent industry. Our diverse group of professionals share a pioneering ambition to create a more humane and responsible digital world. Our values guide our business: Gofore is a great workplace that thrives on customer success. In 2024, our net sales amounted to EUR 186,2 million. Gofore Plc’s share is listed on the Nasdaq Helsinki Ltd. in Finland. Our vision is to be the most significant digital transformation consultancy in Europe.

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