EADS Astrium is a world leader in the design and manufacture of satellite systems, payloads, ground infrastructure and space equipment for a wide range of civil and military applications. Prime contractor for over 70 communications satellites, EADS Astrium is a partner of choice for many of the world’s most prestigious operators. The company is a world-class specialist in Earth observation and meteorological systems, offering platforms, optical and radar instruments and ground segment equipment. The company also provides remote-sensing data services and products through its subsidiary Infoterra and joint venture Spot Image. EADS Astrium is prime contractor to ESA for its major space exploration programmes.
EADS Astrium is playing a key role in the design and development of the new European global satellite navigation system, Galileo, with system leadership for the space segment of Galileo with responsibility for the construction of the first four operational satellites of the constellation and their payload.
EADS Astrium is one of the few companies worldwide to provide complete end-to-end military space capability for both surveillance and communications systems, and is developing next-generation reconnaissance and secure communications, SIGINT satellites and ballistic missile surveillance with advanced early-warning systems.
