Description

Tender Specifics

Description

Tender Specifics

Very High Throughput Satellite ready to pump heat

17 May 2019

Thales Alenia Space has delivered the first Spacebus Neo payload module structure, including the first ever Mechanically Pumped Loop (MPL) to be mounted on a telecommunication satellite designed for 15 years of in-orbit service. It will be flown on the SES-17 satellite that is due to start service operations in 2021.

Reprogrammable satellite takes shape

17 May 2019

The payload and platform of the first European satellite that can be completely reprogrammed after launch have been successfully joined together.