Thales Alenia Space Spain wins ESA contract to develop an innovative infrared Earth observation instrument

Thales Alenia Space Spain wins ESA contract to develop an innovative infrared Earth observation instrument
First project led by Spanish industry to develop an optical observation instrument for the European Space Agency
A first in the Spanish space sector
Following the signature of this contract, Eduardo Bellido, CEO of Thales Alenia Space Spain, said: “We are proud to have earned ESA’s trust in our ability to lead the development of this infrared imaging instrument. Winning this contract reinforces our strategy of moving up the value chain to assume leadership in the design of complex payloads, and also reflects international recognition of Spanish industry’s leadership and technological capabilities.”
1 Copernicus Agriculture and Forestry Applications User Requirements Workshop, 30 June 2016, Brussels http://copernicus.eu/agri-forestry-workshop
About Thales Alenia Space Spain
About Thales Alenia Space
Thales Alenia Space brings over 40 years of experience to the design, integration, testing and operation of innovative space systems for telecommunications, navigation, Earth observation, environmental management, exploration, science and orbital infrastructures. A joint venture between Thales (67%) and Leonardo-Finmeccanica (33%), Thales Alenia Space also teams up with Telespazio to form the parent companies’ “Space Alliance”, which offers a complete range of services and solutions. Thales Alenia Space has built up unrivaled expertise in dual (civil-military) missions, constellations, flexible high-throughput payloads, altimetry, meteorology, and high-resolution radar and optical observation, as well as space exploration. The company capitalizes on its strong legacy, while also making innovation a key to its strategy. By offering a continuous stream of new products and expanding its global footprint, Thales Alenia Space has established its leadership in today’s fast-evolving space sector. Thales Alenia Space posted consolidated revenues exceeding 2.1 billion euros in 2015 and has 7,500 employees in nine countries. www.thalesaleniaspace.com
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