Astrium down-selected as candidate for Galileo FOC and invites Expressions of Interest

Ottobrunn/Portsmouth, 29 September 2008 - Astrium has been selected by ESA and EU as a prime candidate for both the Galileo FOC Space Segment and Ground Control Segment.

Astrium invites Expressions of Interest for Space Segment and Ground Control Segment Elements

As a result, and to comply with EU procurement requirements, Astrium is inviting interested suppliers to submit their Expressions of Interest.

For further information on the elements and services to be subcontracted and the Expression of Interest form, please refer to:

http://www.astrium.eads.net/supplier-access/galileo-foc

Astrium, a wholly owned subsidiary of EADS, is dedicated to providing civil and defence space systems and services. In 2007, Astrium had a turnover of €3.5 billion and 12,000 employees in France, Germany, the United Kingdom, Spain and the Netherlands. Its three main areas of activity are Astrium Space Transportation for launchers and orbital infrastructure, Astrium Satellites for spacecraft and ground segment and its wholly owned subsidiary Astrium Services for the development and delivery of satellite services.

EADS is a global leader in aerospace, defence and related services. In 2007, EADS generated revenues of €39.1 billion and employed a workforce of more than 116, 000

Media Contacts

Matthieu Duvelleroy (Astrium FR) Phone: +33 (0) 1 77 75 80 32

Jeremy Close (Astrium UK) Phone: +44 (0) 1438 773872

Mathias Pikelj (Astrium GER) Phone: +49 (0) 7545 89123

Francisco Lechón (Astrium SP) Phone: +34 91 586 37 41

http://www.astrium.eads.net