Astrium Space Transportation
The European prime contractor for civil and military space transportation and manned space activities. It designs, develops and produces Ariane launchers and ballistic missiles for France’s nuclear deterrent force, is industrial prime contractor for the Columbus laboratory and the ATV cargo vessel operating for the International Space Station, and is a specialist in atmospheric re-entry vehicles, propulsion systems and space equipment.
CEO: Alain CHARMEAU
Astrium Satellites
A world leader in the design and manufacture of satellite systems, with business activities covering civil and military telecommunications and Earth observation, science and navigation programmes, together with a complete range of associated ground infrastructure and space equipment.
CEO: Evert DUDOK
Astrium Services
The unique ‘one-stop-shop’ in the worldwide satellite services market, with unrivalled capability and expertise in secure communications, Earth observation services, and navigation services.
CEO: Eric BERANGER
Specialisms across the board
Internationally recognised, Astrium’s prime roles in a wide range of space programmes are complemented by its specialist subsidiaries: Surrey Satellite Technology, for small satellites and sub-systems, Dutch Space, for space instruments and simulation systems, Tesat for payload components, EADS Sodern for optronics and space equipment, and CILAS for laser technologies and high precision optics.
Astrium also provides launch services, through its shareholdings in Arianespace (Ariane launcher), Starsem (Soyuz launcher) and Eurockot (Rockot launcher), as well as space-based services via telecommunications and Earth observation satellites, through subsidiaries such as Paradigm, Infoterra, and Spot Image.
Powerhousing this extensive range of expertise, Astrium offers a unique combination of technical skills and a focused ambition to deliver the benefits that only space can provide.
