Airbus Defence and Space signs contract with ESA for C/D phase of NEOSAT programme

Through a contract signed with the European Space Agency (ESA), Airbus Defence and Space continues to develop Eurostar Neo, its new generation of platforms for geostationary telecommunication satellites. Under phase C/D of the NEOSAT programme, this contract will lead to the development of the complete Eurostar Neo product line. The NEOSAT programme was initiated by ESA and the French space agency CNES through the Investments for the Future Programme (PIA) and continues today, with very strong support from the UK Space Agency and participation from 16 other ESA member states. The NEOSAT programme aims to support Airbus Defence and Space in providing a commercially attractive platform in the mid-range and high-end telecommunication satellite segments. Airbus Defence and Space will draw on an extensive network of industrial partners from across Europe to develop and provide this product line. www.airbusdefenceandspace.com