
- The international consortium includes satellite operators, manufacturing and service companies, SMEs, universities and research centres
- The services will rely on satellites and terrestrial stations to support space exploration and the development of the “Lunar Economy”
- “Communications and positioning are essential for the sustainable presence of men and women on the Moon and for beneficial effects on life on Earth,” says CEO Luigi Pasquali
ROME (Telespazio PR) — Leveraging on the satellite communication and navigation services that are common on Earth, European Space Agency (ESA) has awarded a contract to a consortium led by Telespazio, a joint venture between Leonardo (67%) and Thales (33%), in the role of large mission integrator, to study how to design an equivalent infrastructure and service around the Moon.
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