EarthCARE satellite contract signed

ESA PR 28-2008. The European Space Agency and Astrium GmbH have today signed a contract worth ?263 million to provide the EarthCARE satellite, the sixth Earth Explorer mission of ESA?s Living Planet Programme. As prime contractor, Astrium GmbH is responsible for the satellite?s design, development and integration.

Link: http://www.esa.int/esaCP/SEMMBQ1YUFF_index_0.html

Time: 27. May. 2008

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