EADS Astrium

EADS Astrium was a leading European aerospace manufacturer, formed in 2006 as a subsidiary of the European Aeronautic Defence and Space Company (EADS). The company was created through the merger of Astrium's space businesses, including Astrium Satellites, Astrium Space Transportation, and Astrium Services. EADS Astrium was a major player in the global aerospace industry, with partnerships with companies such as Thales Group, Safran, and Airbus. The company's activities were closely linked to those of other major European aerospace companies, including Dassault Aviation, Finmeccanica, and BAE Systems.

● History

EADS Astrium was formed in 2006, following the creation of EADS in 2000 through the merger of Aérospatiale-Matra, DaimlerChrysler Aerospace AG (DASA), and CASA. The company's history is closely tied to that of its parent company, EADS, which was led by Tom Enders and Louis Gallois. EADS Astrium's predecessor companies, including Astrium Satellites and Astrium Space Transportation, had a long history of involvement in major European space projects, such as the Ariane rocket program, which was developed in collaboration with the European Space Agency (ESA) and companies like Snecma and Safran. The company's activities were also closely linked to those of other major European aerospace companies, including Thales Alenia Space, Telespazio, and OHB SE.

● Products and Services

EADS Astrium offered a wide range of products and services, including the design, development, and manufacture of satellites, spacecraft, and rockets. The company was also involved in the provision of space services, including launch services and orbital maintenance. EADS Astrium's products and services were used by a variety of customers, including the European Space Agency (ESA), NASA, and the French space agency (CNES), as well as commercial companies like Inmarsat, Intelsat, and SES S.A.. The company worked closely with other major aerospace companies, including Boeing, Lockheed Martin, and Northrop Grumman, on major projects like the International Space Station.

● Space Systems

EADS Astrium was a major player in the development of space systems, including satellite constellations and spacecraft for scientific research and exploration. The company was involved in several major European space projects, including the Galileo navigation system, which was developed in collaboration with the European Space Agency (ESA) and companies like Thales Group and Selex ES. EADS Astrium also worked on the Ariane rocket program, which was developed in collaboration with the European Space Agency (ESA) and companies like Snecma and Safran. The company's space systems were used by a variety of customers, including the European Space Agency (ESA), NASA, and the French space agency (CNES), as well as commercial companies like Arianespace and Starsem.

● Satellites and Spacecraft

EADS Astrium designed, developed, and manufactured a wide range of satellites and spacecraft, including communications satellites, navigation satellites, and scientific research satellites. The company was involved in several major satellite projects, including the Skynet military communications satellite system, which was developed for the UK Ministry of Defence in collaboration with companies like Paradigm Secure Communications and Telespazio. EADS Astrium also worked on the SPOT Earth observation satellite system, which was developed in collaboration with the French space agency (CNES) and companies like Thales Alenia Space and EADS Sogerma. The company's satellites and spacecraft were used by a variety of customers, including the European Space Agency (ESA), NASA, and the French space agency (CNES), as well as commercial companies like Inmarsat, Intelsat, and SES S.A..

● Missiles and Defence

EADS Astrium was also involved in the development of missiles and defence systems, including ballistic missile defence systems and tactical missiles. The company worked on several major defence projects, including the MEADS air defence system, which was developed in collaboration with companies like Lockheed Martin and MBDA. EADS Astrium also developed the Exocet anti-ship missile, which was used by several navies, including the French Navy and the Royal Navy. The company's defence systems were used by a variety of customers, including the French Ministry of Defence, the UK Ministry of Defence, and the German Ministry of Defence, as well as other European countries like Italy, Spain, and Poland.

● Notable Projects

EADS Astrium was involved in several notable projects, including the Rosetta mission to Comet 67P/Churyumov-Gerasimenko, which was developed in collaboration with the European Space Agency (ESA) and companies like Thales Alenia Space and Airbus. The company also worked on the Gaia space mission, which was developed in collaboration with the European Space Agency (ESA) and companies like EADS Astrium and Thales Alenia Space. EADS Astrium's products and services were used by a variety of customers, including the European Space Agency (ESA), NASA, and the French space agency (CNES), as well as commercial companies like Arianespace and Starsem. The company's activities were closely linked to those of other major European aerospace companies, including Dassault Aviation, Finmeccanica, and BAE Systems. Category:Aerospace companies of Europe