Astrium Services, the space services
division of Astrium, purchased a majority share in Spot Image and now holds 82%
of the equity. Spot Image is now closely
aligned with Astrium’s existing major Earth observation business Infoterra –
providing a greater range of value added services to the market.
Accepting the
award from Pacôme Revillon of Euroconsult, Eric Béranger, CEO of Astrium
Services, said: “I am honoured to receive this award – as it recognises our
vision and strategy in bringing Spot Image into the Astrium Services family to
expand our in-house data capabilities and strengthen our downstream services
offerings. Spot Image brings 280 high
quality staff with huge experience of running a worldwide sales business. This
will help our common ambition to become global.”
He continued: “I would like to make a special mention of
the French Space Agency CNES, for having had the vision more than 20 years ago
to set up Spot Image – for appreciating, that the transfer of mature space
services from the state to industry brings mutual benefit and then for turning
this conclusion into reality.”
Astrium Services
comprises four business divisions, Telecom Services, Secure Satcom Systems,
Earth Observation Services, and Navigation.
About Astrium
Astrium, a wholly owned subsidiary of EADS, is dedicated to providing
civil and defence space systems and services. In 2008, Astrium had a turnover
of €4.3 billion and 15,000 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
Astrium Services for the development and delivery of satellite services.
EADS is a global leader in
aerospace, defence and related services. In 2008, EADS generated revenues of
€43.3 billion and employed a workforce of more than 118,000.
Press contacts:
Daniel Mosely (Astrium UK) Tel.:
+44 (0)1438 77 8180
Matthieu Duvelleroy (Astrium FR) Tel.:
+33 (0)1 77 75 80 32
Ralph Heinrich (Astrium GER) Tel.:
+49 (0)89 607 33971
Francisco Lechón (Astrium SP) Tel.:
+34 91 586 37 41
www.astrium.eads.net
